HIGHSCHOOL INTERNATIONAL ONLINE CASE COMPETITION
The first edition of the Highschool International Online Case Competition (HIOCC) will take place in 2023. HIOCC's mission is to cultivate young global talent and to provide a platform for high school students globally. A team of four members will be given a real-world scenario or social problem and a set amount of time to develop the best solution. The competition will be divided into 2 rounds. Usually, case competitions deal with business-related scenarios, but HIOCC aims to cater to much more.
What is a Case Competition?
Eligibility Criteria
Full-time high school students from any high school anywhere across the world.
Teams must be composed of 4 high school students. Students applying must be from the same institution.
Participants can only belong to one team. Individuals registered as members of multiple teams are not eligible to apply.
The 2 Categories
Sustainable Business （Preliminary）
This category could focus on how companies can integrate sustainable practices into their operations, whether through reducing their carbon footprint, ethical sourcing, or other environmentally conscious measures.
Social Entrepreneurship (Final)
This category could focus on companies that aim to create positive social or environmental impact through their business ventures. Participants could be challenged to develop business models that are financially sustainable while also generating social or environmental benefits.
Competition Overview
Preliminary Round
July 6 - July 9
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Applications are open globally. Any group of students from anywhere in the world can compete. There are no restrictions to any demographics.
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Period of 72 Hours - Teams applying by the application deadline will receive the case for the preliminary round and can build up their solutions within a 72 Hours timeframe.
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Teams must submit their Presentation in PPT and Video Recording form by the deadline.
Grand Finale
July 14 - July 15
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The top 4 teams from the preliminary round will qualify for this round.
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These teams will be receiving a new comprehensive case.
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Case Solving Time:
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24 hours, on ZOOM -14th July (Friday)
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Teams must submit their Presentation Slides (not video) by the deadline
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Presentation and Q&A: 16th July (Sunday)
Flow from Application to Competition
Application Open
(June 1, 8:00 JST - June 30, 23:59 JST)
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Apply online through the link below
https://forms.gle/9VoXZNVbN6YAdy8v9
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The personal information entered in this form will only be used to contact you regarding the screening and operation of the competition, and will not be used for any other purpose.
Case Competition 101
(June 24)
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A session focused on knowing the basics of a case competition, how to structure a well and effective presentation, and tips on how to approach and tackle a case, delivered by an experienced and honorable guest speaker
Academic Sessions
(June 17, June 25, July 4)
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Sessions focused on particular topics delivered by industry experts to deepen the knowledge and interest of students in several fields of interest.
Networking Session
(July 2)
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A session filled with the opportunity to build a network and have a diverse and multicultural exchange with students from different parts of the world.
Preliminary Round
(Start: July 6, Deadline: July 9)
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Teams applying by the application deadline will receive the case for the chosen category and can build up their solutions within a 72 hours timeframe.
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Teams must submit their Presentation in PPT and Video Recording form by the Deadline.
Grand Finale
(Start: July 14, Deadline: July 15)
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The top 4 teams from the preliminary round will qualify for this round. These teams will be receiving a new comprehensive case.
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Case Solving Time: 24 hours, on ZOOM - 14th July (Friday)
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Teams must submit their Presentation Slides (not video) by the deadline
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Presentation and Q&A: 16th July (Sunday)