Rice Business Plan Competition 2027

A student-startup pitching competition. The official 2027 eligibility page lists applications opening November 9, 2026 and closing January 29, 2027.

Resource type
Pitch competition
Source-listed location
United States
Source-reported stage
Not stated
Source-reported focus
Student startups
Application status
Upcoming
Status checked
2026-10-16
Application cost / terms
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Applications open
2026-11-09
Deadline date
2027-01-29
Deadline time
23:59 CST (official eligibility page)
Eligibility
Student-driven startups with at least two current student founders or managers; review the published revenue, funding and incorporation rules.

Before you apply

Student-driven startups with at least two current student founders or managers; review the published revenue, funding and incorporation rules.

Confirm application availability, fees, equity, deadline timezone and participation requirements on the original website. An investor profile is a research lead and does not indicate an open application or guaranteed funding.

Sources & review

Read the provider’s current eligibility and terms before applying.

Source check: 2026-10-16. View checked source.