Spring 2026 Live Case Competition
Collaboration Overview
About Students
The competition attracts a diverse mix of students from institutions across the U.S. and internationally.
Participants represent undergraduate and graduate programs in business-related disciplines, including management, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and operations. Each team is guided by a faculty advisor who helps coach and mentor students through the competition process.
These students are motivated, collaborative, and eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world business problems through research, innovation, and structured presentation.
About Program Goals
- Develop real-world business problem-solving skills
- Strengthen teamwork, communication, and leadership competencies
- Engage in critical thinking, data analysis, and decision-making
- Present findings and solutions in a professional, persuasive format
- Network with peers, faculty, and sponsoring industry leaders
- Gain a reference-worthy experience that supports career readiness and resumes
By engaging in this live challenge, students enhance their understanding of how business strategy works in practice, while gaining visibility and feedback from sponsoring executives and judges.
About the Collaboration Format
The CapSource Live Case Competition Series is a high-impact experiential learning program that connects forward-thinking companies with undergraduate and graduate students to work on real-world strategic projects.
Each competition challenges students to tackle a real business problem provided by a sponsoring organization, culminating in presentations of research, insights, and strategic recommendations. Competitions are held virtually, with finalists typically presenting live to senior company leadership
Ideal sponsors are companies eager to tap into the next generation of business leaders while advancing real-world priorities through creative, student-led problem solving.
Benefits for Industry Partners
As a sponsoring organization, WE will:
- Receive fresh insights and bold ideas from diverse student teams tackling your real business challenge
- Gain brand exposure through website, newsletter, and social media
- Participate in the final competition, where top teams present their solutions
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Network with educators, students, and industry professionals
- Establish your brand as a champion of innovation, education, and talent development
Program Details
Students Include: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Certificate Program, Club/Other Organization, Graduate Degree, High School
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 5 weeks
Program Launch Date: 03/16/26
Program End Date: 04/20/26
Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Live Case Competition, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 1
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
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| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management International Affairs Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Training & Development |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
$1,400 in Amazon Gift Cards for Top-Three Performing Teams (1st Place: $800, 2nd Place: $400, 3rd Place $200) |
| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
| Other Requirements |
This is a turnkey brand-building and talent engagement opportunity—ideal for companies looking to cultivate future leaders, promote their mission, and inspire solutions to real business challenges. |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested Industries | Health Care & Life Sciences |
Skills & Expertise
Excel/Google Sheets financing analysis global health research methods impact evaluation modeling Implementation science IRB protocol design literature review databases maternal health metrics PowerPoint/Google Slides regulatory review stakeholder mapping structured AI-assisted research synthesis tools study design frameworks systems thinking| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Apr 08 2025, 10:44 PM UTC |
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Sponsor Finalized
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Aug 01 2025, 10:44 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Sep 01 2025, 10:44 PM UTC |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Oct 13 2025 |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Nov 21 2025 |
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Training & Development
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Spring 2026 Live Case Competition | |
| Organization | Inteleos Foundation | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
151
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| # of Projects Running |
1 Project/s Added (of 1 Project Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 03/16/26 End Date: 04/20/26 1 month |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
The competition attracts a diverse mix of students from institutions across the U.S. and internationally. Participants represent undergraduate and graduate programs in business-related disciplines, including management, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and operations. Each team is guided by a faculty advisor who helps coach and mentor students through the competition process. These students are motivated, collaborative, and eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world business problems through research, innovation, and structured presentation.
Student Level: Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Program Club/Other Organization Graduate Degree High School Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 2 - 4 |
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| Program Goals |
By engaging in this live challenge, students enhance their understanding of how business strategy works in practice, while gaining visibility and feedback from sponsoring executives and judges.
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Live Case Competition | |
| Format Description | The CapSource Live Case Competition Series is a high-impact experiential learning program that connects forward-thinking companies with undergraduate and graduate students to work on real-world strategic projects. Each competition challenges students to tackle a real business problem provided by a sponsoring organization, culminating in presentations of research, insights, and strategic recommendations. Competitions are held virtually, with finalists typically presenting live to senior company leadership Ideal sponsors are companies eager to tap into the next generation of business leaders while advancing real-world priorities through creative, student-led problem solving.
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | As a sponsoring organization, WE will:
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| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management International Affairs Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Training & Development | |
| Target Industries | Health Care & Life Sciences | |
| Skills & Expertise | Excel/Google Sheets financing analysis global health research methods impact evaluation modeling Implementation science IRB protocol design literature review databases maternal health metrics PowerPoint/Google Slides regulatory review stakeholder mapping structured AI-assisted research synthesis tools study design frameworks systems thinking | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere ✅ The CapSource Live Case Competition is primarily virtual, with finalists presenting online to senior company leadership
✅ Sponsoring companies are welcome to join virtually throughout the competition and attend the final event (in-person or virtual). ✅ Minimal time commitment required—1–3 hours/week, including kickoff call, Q&A Sessions, and finals judging. |
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students:
$1,400 in Amazon Gift Cards for Top-Three Performing Teams (1st Place: $800, 2nd Place: $400, 3rd Place $200) |
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| Other Requirements |
This is a turnkey brand-building and talent engagement opportunity—ideal for companies looking to cultivate future leaders, promote their mission, and inspire solutions to real business challenges. |
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| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Apr 08 2025, 10:44 PM UTC |
|
Sponsor Finalized
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Aug 01 2025, 10:44 PM UTC |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Sep 01 2025, 10:44 PM UTC |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Oct 13 2025 |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Nov 21 2025 |
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