Welcome to the IE Business CaseCompetition
Welcome to the IE Business Case Competition
IE Business Case Competition 2026 – 5th Edition
The IE Business Case Competition returns in 2026 for its landmark 5th edition, bringing together top student talent from around the world to tackle real-world business challenges. Hosted by IE University, this prestigious competition is a dynamic platform where innovation, strategic thinking, and global collaboration converge.
Rooted in IE’s core values—entrepreneurial mindset, diversity, innovation, and social impact—the competition challenges participants to craft bold, actionable solutions for pressing business issues. It fosters a spirit of purpose-driven leadership, encouraging students to think beyond profit and embrace sustainability, ethics, and inclusivity in their strategies.
Whether you’re a future consultant, entrepreneur, or changemaker, the IE Business Case Competition is your stage to shine, connect, and grow.
IE Business School
Case Competition
23 – 27 February 2026
Participating teams
2026
Winners 2026
3rd Place
IE University
Competition Rules
BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION RULES
The IE Business Case Competition is a unique opportunity for university students to apply their business knowledge, enhance their consulting skills, and solve real-world challenges. Set in an international and diverse environment, the competition promotes collaboration, strategic thinking, and networking, allowing participants to connect with peers, industry experts, and corporate leaders while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
- Teams must consist of four undergraduate students enrolled at the same university.
- Each team must be accompanied by a faculty advisor, who will not participate in solving the case or in the team’s presentations.
- The faculty advisor may only communicate with the team after the presentation has concluded.
- No substitutions or alternate team members are allowed after 12th January 2026.
- In the event of unforeseen circumstances or illness, teams may continue the competition with fewer than four members.
GENERAL RULES
- An overall spirit of sportsmanship is expected from all participants throughout the duration of the competition.
- Any violation of the rules may result in disqualification of the team. Any decision of disqualification is final.
- All materials produced during the IE Business Case Competition, including the teams’ presentations, photos and video are the rightful property of IE University.
- In the event that a situation arises which is not addressed in this document, the IE Business Case Competitions reserves the right to make a decision on how to proceed.
Get in touch
MADRID CAMPUS
IE Tower – Paseo de la Castellana 259E. 28029 Madrid
+34 91 568 96 00
ieubs.competitions@ie.edu
SEGOVIA CAMPUS
C/ Cardenal Zuñiga, 12. 40003 Segovia, Spain.
+34 92 141 24 10
ieubs.competitions@ie.edu
