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Rensselaer Business Model Competition
Also known as: RPI BMC
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
Campus business model and startup competition offering cash and in-kind prizes with feedback from judges and mentors. Administered by the Severino Center. Feeds winning teams into the New York Business Plan Competition and other regional/state competitions.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
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Cash Prize
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-12-31
Medium confidence
Application and Timing
Annual spring cycle. Application details via Severino Center.
Participants
RPI undergraduate and graduate student teams.
Funding and Equity
Cash and in-kind prizes; up to low five-figure pool per cycle. No equity taken. Specific 2025-2026 prize pool not fully confirmed from current public materials.
Recent Activity
Listed as active on Severino Center competitive opportunities page as of 2025-2026.
Known Startups or Winners
Winners historically advance to New York Business Plan Competition. Specific 2024-2025 winners not fully documented in current public materials.
Verification Gaps
- Exact prize amounts for 2025-2026 cycle.
- Named winners for 2024 and 2025 cycles.
- Whether the competition has continued each year consistently.
Rensselaer Business Model Competition
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News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Rensselaer Business Model Competition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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