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.
Students from over 45 countries participate, offering a global perspective on the case study challenges
Students from over 200 High Schools are taking part, ensuring a rich and diverse learning environment
Students learn about the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa through solving impactful cases
| Date | Registration Groups | Registration Cost |
|---|---|---|
| April 26th 2026 | Early Bird I Registration Deadline | $120 USD/student |
| May 31st 2026 | Early Bird II Registration Deadline | $175 USD/student |
| July 5th 2026 | Regular Registration Deadline | $200 USD/student |
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Issaquah High School, United States
"CaseCatalyst Summer 2025 was an amazing experience. As a highschooler, it was extremely eye-opening to participate and compete in an MBA-style case competition with a real business. I loved the weekly mentor sessions that gave us feedback on our presentation as well as insight into other things. I highly recommend CaseCatalyst to any highschooler, no matter what major they plan on studying in college, because the critical thinking and presentation skills you gain are invaluable."
Whippany Park High School, United States
"Case Catalyst provides the rare opportunity to develop 'big picture' strategic solutions to real-world business challenges. During the course of the competition, we became a well-oiled collaborative team, and we even made the finals!"
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Pathways School Noida, India
"The competition was an amazing experience. I especially loved interacting with the mentors and my teammates. I learned a lot from them. It was truly helpful for me as this was my first experience in consulting. It really helped me understand what to look for as well as learn about a potential career."
Hamilton Southeastern High School, United States
"I joined CaseCatalyst with the hopes of just getting my feet wet in business and with no expectations of making it far. I ended up making it to the finals as a top 5 team. The mentors were very helpful and gave great tips and tricks on reports and presentations. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to people looking to get into the business field or if they want to see what it is all about!"
Pathways World School, India
"My experience was great and I got to know many new things and also gained knowledge to solve real life cases and hence I enjoyed it. It was a hit for me. Got to learn to limitless."
Issaquah High School, United States
"Participating in this competition was a truly enriching experience. My goal before joining was to test my abilities in a structured, competitive environment. The most valuable part of the program was the opportunity to learn through practical challenges and constructive feedback."
North Oldham High School, United States
"CaseCatalyst was an incredible learning experience for me, as it required me to apply critical-thinking, creativity, and innovative problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions to a real-world issue."
Issaquah High School, United States
"The CaseCatalyst competition gave me the chance to apply my business knowledge in a practical setting while collaborating with an amazing team. It challenged my creativity, sharpened my problem-solving skills, and showed me the real impact that a thoughtful strategy can make."