Application
Applications for alums are now open.
Alumni from all areas of study are encouraged to apply, along with alumni from any graduating year. If you are a Rice student who will graduate by May 2023, you can apply to the alumni track competition.
Solo founders and founder teams are welcome to apply. If applying as a team, members or partners do not need to have a Rice background. However, the co-founder pitching is required to be a Rice alum. Additionally, if applying as a team, please submit only one application. You will have an opportunity to list all team members on the application.
Requirements to Apply
- One application per team
- A maximum of 5 members per team. You may also apply as a solo founder.
- You must submit a 5-minute video of your pitch.
- The venture must be alum founded, with the alum pitching
- The venture doesn’t have to be fully launched to apply but must be more than an idea
Championships
How it Works
In your application, you will submit a 5-minute video of your venture’s pitch. We will then reach out with decisions by June 5 about who will move on to the championships.
The alumni championships will be virtual on Zoom on Wednesday, June 28. The 6 finalist teams will present a 5-minute pitch, followed by a 7-minute Q&A from our judges.
How to Prepare