The Story of StudentCompetitions

StudentCompetitions began with a group of students who had experienced what competitions could offer: scholarships, internships, contacts and the chance to put their ideas to the test. The difficult part was finding the competitions.

They decided to bring them together on one website. The idea took shape in 2009, and StudentCompetitions.com launched in 2010.

By 2011, more than 300,000 people had visited the site. Its network included 35,000 students, with student ambassadors in more than 50 countries. Ericsson, Dell and Honeywell were among its early clients.

For students, the service made it easier to find opportunities they might otherwise have missed. For companies and universities, it offered a way to reach students and involve them in competitions, innovation projects and recruitment.

Early appearances on Sweden’s Dragons’ Den and success in international business plan competitions helped introduce StudentCompetitions to a wider audience.

Over the following years, the business grew through international competitions, scholarship campaigns and work with companies and universities. In 2015, Northzone invested in Sqore, a venture within the business that allowed candidates to demonstrate their knowledge through tests and competitions. By then, membership had passed 400,000.

The business behind Sqore later became House of Education, with a greater focus on international student recruitment and helping students choose their education. StudentCompetitions remained a separate business line.

In February 2020, Brandbee acquired StudentCompetitions from House of Education. The acquisition included the platform, brand and client relationships. StudentCompetitions had around 600,000 registered members at the time.

In November 2023, Brandbee announced the sale of StudentCompetitions to Orsta Capital Partners. The business subsequently came under Fortic.

In 2026, we are expanding the platform with StudentCompanies. We want StudentCompetitions to become a natural meeting place where students, universities and companies from around the world can get to know one another, share experiences and make connections.

Through profiles, news and stories, companies and universities can introduce themselves and their work. Students can discover businesses and study opportunities, ask questions and build contacts across borders.

Competitions remain at the heart of StudentCompetitions. With StudentCompanies, we want to give these connections room to grow, both through competitions and through ongoing conversations and exchanges.