The Rhode Island Business Competition aims to create and foster growth companies in Rhode Island that will increase local employment. It’s all about helping emerging entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Business Competition
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/24/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Rhode Island Business Competition has been organized to promote entrepreneurship and the development of start-up and early stage companies in Rhode Island by encouraging submission of original business concepts that will lead to the development of new growth businesses.
Prizes
- Prizes consisting of cash and in-kind services, with a total value of over $100,000.
- The bonus winner will automatically qualify as a semi-finalist in Get Started Rhode Island, which will award prizes valued at $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants, 18 years of age or older may apply to the Rhode Island Business Competition.
Rules
- Business pitch decks may be submitted by individuals or by teams, but all applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- There is no limit on the number of people on a team.
- Any area of commercial endeavor is valid.
- All applications must be the original work of those making the submission.
- Applications must describe a new business or an early stage company.
- All semi-finalists must agree that, should they be chosen as a finalist or winner, they will use prize winnings to establish or continue operations that employ people in Rhode Island.
- Existing businesses may propose a new business that would have operations in Rhode Island.
- Partially completed applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants risk disqualification if they attempt to approach a judge, or have someone do that on their behalf, in connection with the Competition.
- Finalists present to the judges on April 20, 2026.
- The decisions of the judges are final, including interpretation of the rules and allocation of prizes.
For more information, visit Rhode Island Business Competition.
