How can I participate?

Every successful business idea needs a clear strategy and a strong business plan. The Business Case Challenge 2025 is your chance to showcase your skills—either alone or in a team (max. 4 people per team).

Rules – What You Need to Know

• Team Size: You can participate alone or in a team of up to 4 people.

• Who Can Participate? The competition is open to students and high school students from all around the world.

• Registration is Required: You must register to gain access to the business cases.

Here’s how it works:

1. Explore the 2025 business cases presented by our partners Austrian, OMV, and Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien.

2. Attend the Business Case Challenge Day on April 4 at WU Vienna to meet company representatives and learn about the cases.

3. Choose the case that best matches your skills and interests.

4. Join the online coaching sessions on April 11, 18, 25, and May 2 to gain valuable insights from experts and refine your solution.

5. Work on your selected case and develop a structured and innovative solution.

6. Submit your final case by May 28 in either English or German.

7. Wait for the evaluation by our jury, which will select the best ideas for the grand finale on June 17.

Take Part!

Q & A

Do I/my class need to register?

No, registration is only required if you want to submit a case. Anyone who wants to participate can upload their case before the deadline. The cases can also be used in class without entering the competition. Students can decide individually whether they want to submit their case.

Can I use the business cases in my class without participating in the competition?

Yes, the cases are freely available for educational purposes.

Can I attend the coaching sessions without participating in the competition?

Yes. Follow us on Social Media and register on our website to access the coaching sessions. The coaching schedule for 2025:

• April 11 – Academic Coaching (Digital)

• April 18 – Sponsor Coaching I (Digital)

• April 25 – Sponsor Coaching II (Digital)

• May 2 – Sponsor Coaching III (Digital)

Which school year is best suited for the BCC?

We recommend participation from the 4th year onwards, but any high school student is welcome to join.

Are my students good enough to participate?

Yes! Everyone is good enough to take part and learn from the cases. The BCC is designed to provide a valuable experience for all skill levels.

What if my students don’t perform well?

Apart from awards and participation certificates, there is no ranking or individual feedback. The focus is on learning and improving.

Are the coaching sessions mandatory?

No, participation in the coaching sessions is optional but highly recommended.

Do all students in my class have to work on the same case?

No, each student or group can choose their own case.

Do all students in my class have to submit their case?

No, submission is completely voluntary. Each student or team can decide for themselves whether they want to enter the competition.

How much effort is required to integrate BCC into my class?

The effort is as much or as little as you want it to be. You can simply inform your students about the opportunity or actively integrate the cases into your lessons. A teaching guide is available in our Teaching Supplement to help with integration.

In which languages are the cases available?

All cases are available in German and English.

Will the coaching sessions be in German or English?

The coaching sessions will be held in English to allow international students to participate. Questions during the Q&A sessions can, however, be asked in German.