Competition Rules and Format

For startups invited to compete: 

The competition rules and format document (here) outlines the details for competing at the RBPC. It is a required reading that will outline the following key points:

• Confirmation to Compete: Startups invited to compete until Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT to confirm their participation
• Competitors: The pitching and presenting startup that competes at the RBPC must contain at least two team members and a maximum of four team members; all must be current students, and at least one must be a current graduate-level student.
• Attendance: Your startup team is required to attend the event April 10-12, 2025. At least two team members must be present and accessible in every oral presentation, session and round; and that those two members must be current students, and one of them must be a graduate degree-seeking student. 
• Presenters: For each pitch (excluding the Elevator Pitch), startups need a minimum of two students to pitch (i.e. do the talking), but up to four students can pitch.
• Documents: You must submit required documents (business plan, company logo, etc.) to compete by March 20, 2025

Want to prepare for the Rice Business Plan Competition and get everything in order in case you are invited to the big show? Take a look at the Competition Rules and Format document.