Organization:Rice Business Plan Competition

Overview:

Purpose:

“The goal of the RBPC is to provide the best overall educational and entrepreneurial experience of any business plan/new venture competition…”

Distinct Difference From Other Offerings:

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.

Teams will participate and present their proposal within a three day period.

First Day) Practice Round and Elevator Pitch Competition

Second Day) First Round and Feedback Session

Third Day) Semi-Final, Shark Tank and Final Round

Following gives a breakdown of prizes and awards given to superior competitors.

Sponsors:

Impact Achieved For Student and Campus:

Highlights of the Competition include:

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

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

Recent recognition:

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

Steps Required To Bring Resource On Campus:

Detailed explanation on entering competition.

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

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

Contact Information:

Rice Business Plan Competition, contact is at rbpc@rice.edu or you may call (713) 348-3443.

Mailing Address

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