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Competition · Rice Business Plan Competition 2027
Major collegiate startup pitch competition where student-founded companies pitch investors for more than $1M in cash, investment and prizes. Award: More than $1,000,000 in cash, investment and prizes.
Eligible for: Master's student / PhD student / Undergraduate / Independent researcher / Industry
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Competition · 2027 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Global student startup competition with Microsoft AI resources, mentorship and startup prizes. Award: $100,000 Scale World Champion; $50,000 Launch prize.
Eligible for: Undergraduate / Master's student / PhD student