The premier business case competition
with real impact
When top business students compete to drive small business success, everyone wins!

The premier business case competition
with real impact
When top business students compete to drive small business success, everyone wins!
Fostering design thinking to hack small business success.
Small businesses provide the innovations and jobs that drive our economy, yet many have been devastated by the current crisis. We're tapping top MBA student talent to provide fast, actionable, strategic help in 48-hour hackathon style competition.
Whether you're a student, school, sponsor or small business, you'll win by building your reputation, accessing new connections, and contributing to a thriving small business ecosystem.
BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Build your winning reputation and fill the SMB curriculum gap with a unique and exciting student experience.
SMALL BUSINESSES
Get top students to develop innovative and actionable strategies to strengthen your business. When your team wins, the cash or prize goes to you!
CORPORATE & ALUMNI SPONSORS
Gain access to 600+ top students and 200+ SMBs. Share stories of impact as part of your brand marketing year round.
STUDENTS
Gain hands-on consulting experience, access expert mentors, and showcase your skills while helping a real business succeed.
Don't miss out!
We have limited space for each 48-hour event. Apply now so you don't have to wait another 6 months for this transformative experience.
Our first 4 challenges were a resounding successes!
MBA Students
gained invaluable experience, connections
Small Businesses
got actionable, strategic advice
Top Business Schools
represented
Mentors
donated their time
Cash Assistance
awarded to small businesses
Diverse & Inclusive
35% Black-Owned Businesses
61% Under-Represented Minorities
68% Women-Owned Businesses
Broad Reach

9.52 / 10 Rating
Small business participant rating of the event as a whole
Winning Strategies
Incasa
When COVID-19 shutdown retail operations and in-store purchasing, home decor boutique Incasa needed a new way to generate revenue.
READ MORE >Cuisinett, French Comfort Food
When COVID-19 forced the closure of dine-in restaurants, one Bay Area restaurant looked to diversify into take away epicerie offerings.
READ MORE >Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
When COVID-19 prevented use of the normal Farmers Market space, the team recommended to innovative product and partner solutions.
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Register Your Interest Now
You'll be notified to apply in mid-summer for Fall 2021.
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Complete Your Application
School teams require a student lead.
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Get Selected
You'll be matched into a team composed of students from one school and one small business client.
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Join the 48-hour online event
Gain valuable new knowledge, prestige, and connections.