Now in its third year, MBA students are invited to form teams of 4-5 students. Participants will engage in a business

REGISTRATION: SEPTEMBER 11-22, 2023
FIRST ROUND: SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 15, 2023
FINAL ROUND: NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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OVERVIEW

Registration for the Rice Cleantech Innovation Competition 2023 (RCIC) is open!

Now in its third year, MBA students are invited to form teams of 4-5 students. Participants will engage in a business-focused case competition centered around decarbonization, offering significant prize opportunities.

The impact of climate change wields a greater influence over business operations and investments now more than ever. RCIC aims to provide a unique platform for students to explore the technical challenges that corporations face in reducing emissions and develop innovative decarbonization strategies, all while considering the associated business implications. The competition presents an exceptional opportunity for students to apply and demonstrate critical thinking skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and business acumen. Industry professionals play a key role in assessing and evaluating presentations, and they also provide participants with valuable networking opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY AND RULES

Open to all students who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate college/university degree program at the time of the competition. A team of 4-5 members must consist of a minimum of 3 MBA students.

The RCIC will have 2 rounds:

Round 1
Students will submit virtually for judges to review without any verbal presentation. The top 5 scores will move to Round 2.

Round 2
Finalists are cordially invited to the Rice University campus to compete in person (25-minute presentation, 15-minute Q&A).

2022 RECAP

Finalists:
Prize money worth $27,000 was awarded in total

Participants:

Boston University
Brigham Young University
Cornell University
Texas Christian University
University of Chicago
University of Rochester

University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
University of Texas, Austin
University of Virginia
University of Washington
Washington University

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

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For information on corporate sponsorships or to volunteer as a judge for the competition, please contact george.m.reeves@rice.edu and Yvonne.L.Trejo@rice.edu.

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