Fall 2021 Startup Competitions – Apply Today!

Here are the upcoming startup competitions!

These business and startup competitions are coming up soon. Be sure to add them to your calendar and apply! As long as you’re a student you can apply. If they don’t work for you feel free to share.

To find out more information on the respective competitions, visit their website links below. If you need assistance practicing for these competitions, The Launch Pad is always happy to help you prepare. 

• U.Pitch Competition – Virtual https://www.futurefounders.com/upitch-application/ 
  • Deadline: 10/1/21
• Marketplace Simulation Challenge – Tampa, FL https://www.c-e-o.org/page/marketplacesim 
  • Deadline: 10/22/21
  • Teams must have 3-5 members to compete*
• Baylor New Venture Competition – Waco, TX https://www.baylor.edu/business/newventurecompetition/ 
  • Deadline: 11/1/21
• International StudVent Startup Stories Contest – Virtual https://studvent.com/community-2/studvent-contests-current-past/international-studvent-startup-stories-contest/
  • Deadline: 11/1/21
• Rice Business Plan Competition – Houston, TX https://rbpc.rice.edu/2022-competition 
  • Deadline: 1/31/22, application opens 11/1/21

Be sure to check back here around November/December for an updated list featuring Spring 22’ deadlines.

Good luck!