​🚀 Ready to see the future of innovation?

​Join us for an unforgettable night at the Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC) Championships, where Rice University's top student founders take the stage to pitch their bold, creative ventures for a chance to win a share of $100,000 in prize funding.

​Expect an electric atmosphere packed with groundbreaking ideas, inspiring stories, and game-changing startups spanning tech, healthcare, consumer products, and more.

​Here’s what’s in store:
🎤 Live pitches: Cheer on brilliant founders as they compete for cash prizes
🏆 Audience voting: Cast your vote for the People’s Choice winner
🤝 Networking: Connect with founders, investors, and Houston's entrepreneurial community
✨ High-energy inspiration: Leave motivated by incredible student innovation

​2025 NRLC Finalists COMING SOON!

​The H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC) is Rice’s new venture competition, where undergraduate, graduate, and MBA students pitch their business ventures to win a share of $100,000+ in equity-free funding, all while launching their venture on the biggest stage of the year.

​For more information, visit the NRLC page.