HCGCC 2026
Pre-Registration is now open!
WHAT IS A CASE COMPETITION?
Step into the shoes of a CEO or consultant and help a top global business tackle its challenges.
Each team has a set amount of time to develop a strategy to address the key issues and present it to a team of judges who will then determine the winner.
How does HCGCC25 work?
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Register individually with the link above
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Form a team to collaborate with (2-4 people)
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Learn new skills through our on-demand bootcamps & live webinars with industry experts (for free)
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Solve the regional case and proceed through the rounds.
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Win big! cash prizes, virtual-work experience programs at a Fortune500 company, and admissions consultancy help.
110+ Countries
DEVELOP INDUSTRY-READY SKILLS
The perfect stepping-stone to a career in any industry around the world.
Special Prizes
EXCLUSIVE PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
A total of $4000 USD and US $18,000 USD in education consulting prizes is available to win! Earn impactful work experience programs with industry leaders.
1200+ teams
NO BARRIERS TO ENTRY
HCGCC is 100% virtual, easy to join and accessible for all skill levels. Workshops for participants are available from top industry executives.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Each team must have 2-4 students, but we highly recommend at least 3!
2) All participants must be aged 13-18 and currently enrolled high school, OR have already graduated but not yet started university.
3) No prior business or economics experience necessary! Join us no matter your experience. We have the tools to help you succeed.
WHAT ARE PAST CONTESTANTS SAYING?
"Do your research and have a power team on your side”
“Build a story, not just a strategy. Instead of purely presenting your information, connect it. Aim for your case studies to flow seamlessly across problems, solutions, and impacts. When your pitch feels like a story rather than a report, it becomes more than informative; it becomes unforgettable.”
“Focus on clear, robust solutions and seek feedback early so you can refine your ideas before finalizing them.”
"Read the case given to you carefully, annotate and analyze the problems mentioned there.
Teamwork is key to your success."
" Read the case given to you carefully, annotate and analyze the problems mentioned there. Teamwork is key to your success. "
" Don't be afraid if it's your first competition! Every member of Team CAPT started as a straight-up newbie with no prior case experience. Prepare your mentality and focus on learning throughout the process!! "
" Pour everything into it - start early, master your content, collaborate closely with your team, and practice consistently."
" Above all, treat the case like a real-world mission: stay sharp, stay curious, and have fun! That energy is what truly sets winning teams apart "
" You crack a business case only when you identify the real problem - not the one that looks pretty on a slide. "
" The main thing I want to say to new participants is to always believe in yourself and your strengths, even though you struggle and worry things may not work out. "
" Don't enter this competition only to win—enter it to level up . What i gained from it mattered far more than the final ranking: sharper analytical thinking , real teamwork and the discipline to structure a problem and analyse the given cases. "
" Entering this competition taught me that stepping outside your comfort zone is the first step to discovering what you’re truly capable of. "
Case competition has been really life-changing for me because it taught me that I need to pursue business, and I'm suitable for it. I wholeheartedly recommend every student to participate!
— Ahad, 2020 Case Competition Winner
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