About the competition
Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular companies face.
Hosted online in partnership with Crimson Education and The Harvard Crimson, the competition builds industry-ready analytical, strategic, and presentation skills, connecting students with a global network of like-minded peers. Last year, 4200+ students competed on the global stage.
Who is it for?
- Designed for students aged 13–18 worldwide, as it is an online competition, there are no geographical barriers
- Students can participate as an individual or as a team of up to 4 people.
- Open to students currently enrolled in secondary school, including gap-year students. Anyone already enrolled in university/college is not eligible.
Why Should You Join HCGCC 2026?
- Strengthen your extracurricular profile for college applications
- Win cash prizes up to US$1500
- Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company
- Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000
- Win mentorship sessions with experts
- Access free, exclusive webinars featuring top industry experts to build skills
- Showcase your ideas on an international stage
- Collaborate and connect with ambitious students from around the world
- Experience entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic thinking beyond the classroom
How does HCGCC work?
- Register individually during the open enrollment period, then nominate a team leader to complete the team registration form.
- Learn new skills for free through on-demand bootcamps and live webinars with industry experts, beginning 17th October.
- Solve the regional case and proceed through the rounds.
- Global Finals: finalists receive a new case and present it LIVE to a panel of judges in a virtual event, with a deeper 8–15 slide deck.
- Get recognized and win incredible prizes!
Registration:
- Register now at: https://www.casecomp.org/
- Early Bird Registration (14 July - 2 September 2026) Price: US$15
- Regular Registration (3 July - 14 October 2026) Price: US$20
- Use promo code AMB1937 for $3 off upon your registration
- Registration Deadline: 14 October 2026
For further inquires:
- Email: hello@casecomp.org
- Instagram: @globalcasecomp
Hosted online in partnership with Crimson Education and The Harvard Crimson, the competition builds industry-ready analytical, strategic, and presentation skills, connecting students with a global network of like-minded peers. Last year, 4200+ students competed on the global stage.
Who is it for?
- Designed for students aged 13–18 worldwide, as it is an online competition, there are no geographical barriers
- Students can participate as an individual or as a team of up to 4 people.
- Open to students currently enrolled in secondary school, including gap-year students. Anyone already enrolled in university/college is not eligible.
Why Should You Join HCGCC 2026?
- Strengthen your extracurricular profile for college applications
- Win cash prizes up to US$1500
- Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company
- Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000
- Win mentorship sessions with experts
- Access free, exclusive webinars featuring top industry experts to build skills
- Showcase your ideas on an international stage
- Collaborate and connect with ambitious students from around the world
- Experience entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic thinking beyond the classroom
How does HCGCC work?
- Register individually during the open enrollment period, then nominate a team leader to complete the team registration form.
- Learn new skills for free through on-demand bootcamps and live webinars with industry experts, beginning 17th October.
- Solve the regional case and proceed through the rounds.
- Global Finals: finalists receive a new case and present it LIVE to a panel of judges in a virtual event, with a deeper 8–15 slide deck.
- Get recognized and win incredible prizes!
Registration:
- Register now at: https://www.casecomp.org/
- Early Bird Registration (14 July - 2 September 2026) Price: US$15
- Regular Registration (3 July - 14 October 2026) Price: US$20
- Use promo code AMB1937 for $3 off upon your registration
- Registration Deadline: 14 October 2026
For further inquires:
- Email: hello@casecomp.org
- Instagram: @globalcasecomp
Prize
Cash Prize
Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts
Deadline
October 14, 2026
2 months from now
Eligibility
High school Students
Open worldwide unless noted.
