case-competition

What is a Case Competition

A chance to step into the shoes of a consultant to help an upcoming innovative startup solve its challenges. You will work in teams of 3-4 students to come up with creative solutions in a given time frame and select teams to present to a panel of judges who are the key decision makers in the startup.

A Few Statistics

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35+ Countries Represented

Students from over 35 countries participate, offering a global perspective on the case study challenges

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100+ Schools Involved

Students from over 100 High Schools are taking part, ensuring a rich and diverse learning environment

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Cases from innovative startups in Africa

Students learn about the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa through solving impactful cases

Application Deadlines and Prices

Date Registration Groups Registration Cost
October 19th 2025 Early Bird Registration Deadline $350 USD/student
November 2nd 2025 Regular Registration Deadline $400 USD/student

Flow of the Program

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November
9th

Case Competition LAUNCH DAY

November 9th to
November 28th

2025
Work with teams to solve case, build prototype, and attend mentorship sessions
2025

November
29th

SUBMISSION DAY

December
5th

2025
Finalists Announced
2025

December
14th

PITCH DAY

Student Testimonials

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Vasav Gupta

Pathways School Gurgaon, India

"The Competition served as a great platform not only to enhance my understanding of businesses in our real world, but also helped me make connections and find people with similar interests as mine."

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Tiffany Vo

Saigon South International School, Vietnam

"The Case competition was an incredible learning experience that strengthened my resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while offering a unique opportunity to tackle real-world challenges in a collaborative environment."

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Rishab Vijayakumar

School of the Arts(SOTA), Singapore

"The program deepened my understanding of consulting and business strategy, allowing me to bridge theory with practice through hands-on analysis, team collaboration, and mentorship from industry leaders."

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Nancy Li

Crofton House School, Canada

"Participating in the CaseCatalyst Business Case competition has been a wonderful experience for me. I loved working with my team to solve a real-world challenge."

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Adrien Anthony

RN PODAR, SANTACRUZ, India

"CaseCatalyst was more than just a competition—it was a transformative journey that proved the power of student ideas, pushing us beyond our limits and inspiring us to create real impact through consulting and innovation."