Expert Judging Panel

The competition has the largest judging panel in the world made up of 200+ Venture Capital Investors, Angel Investors, Private Equity Investors, Corporate Investors, CEO/Entrepreneurs, and other seasoned professionals from the entrepreneurial community.

From this high-caliber panel, competitors receive:

• Incomparable feedback
• Expert mentoring
• Unparalleled networking opportunities

“The judges at the competition gave us great feedback, both on our pitch as well as some of the basic elements of our business. We walked away with dozens of investment contacts and potential customer contacts, as well as a handful of new strategic questions.”  2010 RBPC Finalist

“So many people have offered their support in terms of both investment and advising.  You don’t find that easily in the real world, but the RBPC made it happen!”  2010 RBPC Finalist

Who’s Next?

Do you have what it takes to be the next winner of the RBPC?
$1 million + in prizes, 250 judges, 42 teams, 3 days, 1 winner.
Competition Dates: April 12-14, 2012
Competition Location: Rice University, Houston, Texas

We’re looking for the best and brightest, graduate-level business plan teams from around the world to toss their hats in the ring for the world’s richest and largest business plan competition!