The Business Case Challenge 2025 – A Challenge That Will Change You

It’s late at night. You’re sitting with your team, deep in discussion. The deadline is coming up, and you’re refining your final strategy. You check your notes, adjust your calculations, and take a deep breath. This is it—the moment where all your skills, creativity, and problem-solving ability come together.

This is what the Business Case Challenge is all about.

It’s not just about winning—it’s about proving to yourself what you’re capable of. It’s about thinking like a consultant, structuring your ideas like a strategist, and pitching like a pro. It’s about taking a real-world business challenge from companies like Austrian, OMV, and Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien and turning it into a solution that could actually be implemented.

This isn’t a classroom exercise. This is real business.

A Challenge That Pushes You to the Next Level

"The BCC provided a fantastic platform for networking and learning from industry experts. The feedback we received from the judges was invaluable and will certainly help us in our future endeavors."
— Jakob Pühringer, BCC 2024 Winner (Austrian Airlines Case)

Jakob and his team stood exactly where you are now. At the beginning, it was just an idea, a challenge, a blank page. Over weeks of analysis, feedback, and refinement, their solution grew into something powerful—something that made an impact.

Now, it’s your turn.

Why Should You Participate?

Imagine sitting in a job interview. Instead of just listing your coursework, you talk about how you solved a real business challenge, pitched your idea to top decision-makers, and competed against some of the brightest minds.

You don’t just have a degree – you have real experience.

And in case you're wondering: Yes, there’s real money to win, too. The total prize pool is €12,000, distributed as follows:

University Student Case

• 1st Place: €1,500 + Winner's Certificate

• 2nd Place: €500 + Certificate

• 3rd Place: €500 + Certificate

High School Student Case

• 1st Place: €1,000 + Winner's Certificate

• 2nd Place: €500 + Certificate

Because who says that learning, networking, and career-building can’t also be financially rewarding?

Your Timeline to Success

• February 14 → Challenges Announced – Find out what challenges await you from Austrian, OMV & Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien

• April 4 → Business Case Challenge Day – Join us in person at WU Vienna for networking, ESG workshops, and the Pitch Challenge

• April 11 → Academic Coaching (Digital) – Learn how to break down a business case effectively

• April 18 → Sponsor Coaching I (Digital) – First insights from corporate partners to refine your ideas

• April 25 → Sponsor Coaching II (Digital) – Further expert input to strengthen your case

• May 2 → Sponsor Coaching III (Digital) – Last chance to optimize your solution with professional feedback

• May 28 → Submission Deadline (23:55 CET) – Deliver your final case and wait for the results

• June 17 → Award Ceremony at WU Vienna – Stand on stage, celebrate your success, and meet industry leaders