RICE Business Plan Competition

"Get in it to Win It! On April 10-12, 2014, 42 top university teams from around the world will compete in front of over 250 judges for more than $1 million in prizes. On April 12, 2014, we will crown the 2014 World Champion of the Rice Business Plan Competition, the richest and largest intercollegiate student startup competition in the world.

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 21, 2014 at Midnight CST.

The Rice Business Plan Competition is open to all currently enrolled university students from around the world who are seeking funding for their new venture. Simply submit your startup company's executive summary to apply. Forty-two finalist teams will be invited to compete in person at Rice University in Houston, Texas on April 10-12, 2014. Apply Today!!"

Core 77 Design Competition

Design competitions are also opportunities for entrepreneurs. A winning design can lead to a winning company. The deadline for entries is March 20, 2014 and the fee for student entries is $50.00. The earlybird deadline (save 10 dollars) for this year's CORE 77 Competition is 30 January 2014. Enter with a designer, or follow the competition and partner with the winners!

3-D Printing-Scaled-UP

University of Southern California (USC) professor, Behrokh Khoshnevis, has developed "contour crafting" and has taken 3D printing to whole new levels. PSFK.com says that Khoshnevis' system, developed by his students as well, can build a house in 24 hours! Take a look at the article.