2026 Startups

Startups from around the world applied for the Rice Business Plan Competition, presented by Rice Business. 2026 was a record-breaking application season, and only 42 of the very best student-led startups are invited to compete for more than $1M in prizes on April 9-11 in Houston, Texas! 

Check back on February 17, 2026 to read more about the 2026 startups.

Check back soon to see the 2026 participating startups!