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Veterans Business Battle Registration

Registration

The Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition featuring top U.S. military veteran-led startups. We welcome all individuals—both veterans and non-veterans—with an interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Agenda

Wednesday, April 8 | Rice Innovation District

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm · Lunch & Small Business Expo
  • 12:30 - 2:30 pm · Entrepreneurship Educational Panels
  • 2:30 - 3:30 pm · Startup Elevator Pitches
  • 3:30 - 4:00 pm · Fireside Chat: Moonshots Capital & Mercury Fund
  • 4:00 - 6:00 pm · Small Business Expo & Happy Hour

Thursday, April 9 | McNair Hall, Rice University

  • 8:00 - 9:00 am · Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Startup Pitches
  • 12:00 - 2:00 pm · Lunch & Pitch Fair
  • 2:00 - 5:00 pm · Startup Pitches
  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm · VIP Event: Keynote & Award Ceremony

Subject to change
 

 


Registration to Attend

Members of the public should register under the Professional affiliation unless they are affiliated with Rice, students, or are participating in the Small Business Expo.

Registration provides access to the full agenda above, except for the VIP event on Thursday.

Applications to compete in the pitch competition closed on January 31, 2026.

The Veterans Business Battle is a 100% student-run event, supported through third-party sponsorships and registration fees that help cover event costs and ensure a high-quality experience for all participants.

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Co-Chair, VBB
Army Veteran
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2026
Investor Relations Chair, VBB
IDF Veteran
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2026
Marketing Chair, VBB
Army Veteran
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2026
Operations Chair, VBB
Army Veteran
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2026
Treasurer, VBB
Finance Professional
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2026