RICE BUSINESS PRESENTS THE

The 26th Annual Rice Business Plan Competition: April 9-11, 2026

Applications to the 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition are now closed.

Check back on February 17, 2026 to see the 42 teams selected to participate in the RBPC!

The Rice Business Plan Competition gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company. 2026 marks our 26th year of the Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC), presented by Rice Business. Rice Business, in its 51st year, is the home to the No. 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Program and shares our mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, the RBPC has grown to become the world’s largest and richest student start-up competition, with 42 teams competing for more than $1 million in cash, investments and prizes.