Veterans Business Battle
The Veterans Business Battle at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business is an annual national pitch competition for startups founded and actively managed by U.S. military veterans or veteran spouses. Offered by Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business; awards $30K.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
- Award amount
- $30K
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Veterans Business Battle at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business is an annual national pitch competition for startups founded and actively managed by U.S. military veterans or veteran spouses. Applicants are screened by Rice MBA student ambassadors, an investor committee selects about 16 finalists, and finalists pitch investors and judges at a two-day event in Houston. In the 2026 cycle the top three shared $30,000 in non-dilutive prize money, and the event has generated more...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.