Solve a real healthcare challenge. Pitch it to industry judges.
Teams of graduate students tackle a real biotech and healthcare business challenge and deliver a recommendation, culminating in a virtual final-round pitch.
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One of the only healthcare-focused case competitions in the world
We showcase the problem-solving, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills of students passionate about careers in consulting, finance, and biotech.
Students from top graduate and professional programs form teams to solve a real healthcare problem, and connect with accomplished judges from top-tier firms along the way. We encourage teams with diverse educational backgrounds.
From the introduction to the final pitch
Built-in prep
A 2-day Skill Building Course gives every participant case fundamentals before the competition begins.
Industry judges
Present your recommendation to accomplished judges from top-tier firms and get their feedback.
Real stakes
Winners split $7,000+ in cash prizes, plus complimentary CaseCoach subscriptions.
2026 timeline
Completed milestones are checked off.
Teams of 4 to 6 members, with no more than 2 MBA students per team.
Open to graduate and professional degree students (PhD, MBA, MD, JD, Master's, DMD, and more), undergraduates, and postdoctoral scholars.
Applicants must be enrolled in a university or training program, full-time or part-time, for the fall semester.
Applications openUp next
Sep 28Virtual coffee chatsUp next
Oct 1 & 6Held on Zoom for prospective applicants.
Application deadlineUp next
Oct 911:59 PM ET.
Selected teams notifiedUp next
Oct 16Preliminary case roundUp next
Oct 31Finalists announcedUp next
Nov 13Final case roundUp next
Nov 21Finalist teams pitch their recommendations virtually.
Thank you to our sponsors
Learn more about the organizations supporting this year's competition.
Questions about the competition?
Join the competition Slack for updates and announcements. Interested in sponsoring or providing a case? Reach out through our Partners & Sponsors page.