CaseCatalyst Business Case Competition for High School Students
Overview
A four-week virtual business case competition where teams of high school students (grades 8–12) solve real-world problems from startup companies, guided by mentors from Stanford, Berkeley, McKinsey, and BCG.
At a glance
Deadline
Jul 5236 days
Sessions
Jul4 wk sessions
Formats
Online
Location
Online
Cost
<$500from $200
Entering grades
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open enrollment; top 5 teams advance to finals
Application requirements
Grade Level
8th–12th grade
Team Composition
Teams of 3–4 students or individual registration (unmatched individuals placed on teams)
Internet Connection
Stable internet required for virtual participation
Availability
Must attend mandatory synchronous dates: Launch Day (July 19, 2026), two weekly mentorship sessions (July 19–August 9, 2026), and Pitch Day (August 23, 2026)
Cost & sessions
Early Bird I: $120/student (deadline April 26, 2026); Early Bird II: $175/student (deadline May 31, 2026); Regular: $200/student (deadline July 5, 2026)
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