UTRGV Business Plan Competition
Have a business plan in your back pocket?
Willing to create one for a chance to win up to $10,000?
Applications for the 2024 UTRGV Business Plan Competition are due February 7!
Full-time UTRGV students of all majors are welcome to apply! Winners will be determined by a pool of judges comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Student Category Prizes:
- 1st Place Winner: $10,000
- 2nd Place Winner: $5,000
- 3rd Place Winner: $3,000
LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY!
Testimonials
"The Rafael Munguia Business Plan Competition was well-organized and allowed us to have access to a great set of mentors that helped us along the way. We here at Embedded are happy that we were able to secure $5,000 in funding from this pitch and we are excited to begin the development of our prototype with the funding. Finally, we'd like to thank Expanding Frontiers for all the help that they have provided us through mentors, lab space, and many other resources to help us move forward with our startup."
- William Brown, UTRGV Student & Embedded Co-Founder
2022 Business Plan Competition - 1st Place Winner (Student Category)
"This competition helped us get a business plan with financials developed to help us understand the amount of money needed to be raised to have a successful business. In addition, it helped us fine tune our pitch deck and learn how to tell our story. We have utilized the prize money won to advance the development of our prototype product."
Hector Valdez, Aetherworks Founder
2022 Business Plan Competition - 2nd Place Winner (General Category)
"Sweet Pea helps individuals undergoing fertility treatment and adoption explore and connect with financing options. With Sweet Pea's support and guidance, those desiring to build their families can decrease their financial stress and focus on their journey. As a participant in the Ralph Munguia Business Plan Competition, I had the mentoring to thoughtfully develop Sweet Pea's strategies and tactics to move our vision forward. The prize money enabled us to engage growth consultants, extending our outreach and visibility. In addition, we expanded our financial services offerings giving many families hope to move closer to their family building dreams."
LaKesha J. Brooks, Sweet Pea Solutions Founder & CEO
2022 Business Plan Competition - 1st Place Winner (General Category)