RICE BUSINESS PRESENTS THE

The RBPC is unique in its stature, size, format, participants—and especially, our judges. RBPC judges act as (and often are) early-stage investors, evaluating startups investment potential.

In total, more than $1.5 million in investment, cash and in-kind prizes was announced at the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition. All teams walk away with at least one cash prize. 

From our first startup going public to IPOs, grants and more than $4.6 in funding, our startups are progressing and achieving success. 

Look who's been at the RBPC! Past competitions have provided the mentorship, guidance and access to capital that RBPC is known for and brought everyone back together on campus at Rice University! Check out the startups from previous competitions.