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= Purpose: =

“The goal of the RBPC is to provide the best overall educational and entrepreneurial experience of any business plan/new venture competition…”~~<div~~>~~Distinct Difference From Other Offerings:~~~~</div>~~RBPC is a proven program that has developed into a prestigious entity that fosters successful enterprises.

~~~~~~138 past competitors have successfully launched their businesses, and have raised in excess of $600 million in funding.~~Distinct Difference From Other Offerings:=

~~Teams will participate and present their proposal within~~ RBPC is a ~~three day period~~proven program that has developed into a prestigious entity that fosters successful enterprises.

~~First Day) Practice Round~~ 138 past competitors have successfully launched their businesses, and ~~Elevator Pitch Competition~~have raised in excess of $600 million in funding.

~~Second Day) First Round~~ Teams will participate and ~~Feedback Session~~present their proposal within a three day period.

~~Third~~ First Day) ~~Semi-Final, Shark Tank~~ Practice Round and ~~Final Round~~Elevator Pitch Competition

~~Following gives a breakdown of prizes~~ Second Day) First Round and ~~awards given to superior competitors.~~Feedback Session

Third Day) Semi-Final, Shark Tank and Final Round Following gives a breakdown of prizes and awards given to superior competitors. [http://alliance.rice.edu/Prizes/ http://alliance.rice.edu/Prizes/]

=== Sponsors: ===

<li>1-Service LLC</li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space:

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=== Highlights of the Competition include: ===

Real-world opportunities to gain the necessary knowledge that is  required to successfully accelerate a new business.

<li>“Chance to receive mentoring from investors and experienced entrepreneurs</li><li>Scheduled opportunities to network with potential venture capitalists and other investors for three days</li><li>High caliber of judges, all senior level investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders</li><li>Opportunities to receive individual feedback during 3 separate sessions</li><li>2013: $1.5 Million + in prize money was awarded with all teams winning at least one cash award”</li>

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=== Recent recognition: ===

<li>2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Top Ten Best U.S. Graduate Entrepreneurship Program – Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine</li><li>2011 NASDAQ OMX Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award – GCEC</li><li>2011 National Model MBA Entrepreneurship Program – USASBE</li><li>2011, 2009 Marketer of the Year – American Marketing Association</li><li>2009 Outstanding Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership - GCEC</li><li>2009 Excellence in Technology Entrepreneurship Award - GCEC</li><li>2009 Outstanding Technology Entrepreneurship Program – USASBE</li><li>2008 Houston’s Greatest Economic Development Ally – Greater Houston Partnership</li>

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= Steps Required To Bring Resource On Campus: =

Detailed explanation on entering competition.

[http://alliance.rice.edu/Eligibility/ http://alliance.rice.edu/Eligibility/] Detailed explanation on submitting a proposal.

[http://alliance.rice.edu/Submission_Requirements/ http://alliance.rice.edu/Submission_Requirements/] The program is open to all graduate-level students.

[http://alliance.rice.edu/Compete/ http://alliance.rice.edu/Compete/]

= Contact Information: =

Rice Business Plan Competition, contact is at rbpc@rice.edu or you may call (713) 348-3443. Mailing Address Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship Rice University, MS-531 PO Box 2932 Houston, TX 77252-2932

Physical Address Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship Jones School, Room 134 Rice University 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005-2932

Phone: 713-348-3443 Fax: 713-348-3110 Email: rbpc@rice.edu

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