Beyond the E-Hub Incubator
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Hult Prize
After completing the E-Hub Incubator Program, select teams may be considered for next-stage opportunities, including the new E-Hub × Hult Prize partnership. The Hult Prize is a global competition offering founders the chance to pitch for up to $1 million in funding and connect with international investors and entrepreneurial leaders.
Learn more here👉 Hult Prize
Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC)
A global competition showcasing top university startups, offering founders the opportunity to pitch to leading investors and compete for $1M+ in prizes, including non-dilutive funding and in-kind support. Particularly strong for ventures in Life Sciences, Healthcare, and MedTech, but open to a wide range of student-led startups.
Eligibility: Early-stage, student-led ventures seeking funding, with 2+ student team members (including 1 graduate student).
Learn more here👉 Rice CompetitionApplication Deadline: January 31
TiE U Boston Pitch Competition
A regional accelerator and pitch competition designed to fast-track startups from idea to market-ready ventures. TiE U Boston connects student founders with mentorship, investment readiness support, and global exposure through the TiE network.
Selected teams will pitch at the TiE Boston Regional Pitch Competition (May 2, 2026), with winners advancing to the TiE U Global Pitch Competition at the TiE Global Summit.
Eligibility: Open to student-led startups at any stage, from ideation to revenue (at least one current student or recent graduate).
Learn more here 👉TiE U Boston CompetitionApplication Deadline: March 15, 2026
Stu Clark New Venture Championships
An international business plan competition hosted by the University of Manitoba, bringing together top undergraduate and graduate student founders from around the world. Teams pitch to experienced judges, receive in-depth feedback, and compete for cash prizes ($72,000+) while gaining exposure to investors and entrepreneurial leaders.
Date and Location: April 30 – May 2, 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada
Eligibility: Student-led ventures (undergraduate or graduate teams) from any discipline.
Learn more here 👉 Stu Clark New Venture ChampionshipsApplication Deadline: March 10, 2026
E-Hub Kickstarter Support Program
An E-Hub initiative designed to help select Incubator ventures launch on Kickstarter and build early market momentum. The program provides governance oversight, advisory guidance, coordinated community outreach, and up to $1,000 in raffle-based campaign support to drive early traction.
Selected teams receive support while independently managing their Kickstarter campaigns.
Learn more here 👉 E-Hub Kickstarter Support Program