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Net Impact Case Competition
March 01, 2024

The Net Impact Case Competition (NICC) is a challenging, real-world business competition that challenges students to tackle pressing global issues. Participants are tasked with developing innovative and sustainable solutions to complex social and environmental problems faced by organizations.

Description
This competition fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity as teams analyze cases and propose actionable strategies. It not only hones students' problem-solving skills but also aligns with the principles of responsible business and social impact. NICC provides a platform for the next generation of leaders to address societal challenges while gaining practical experience and making a positive difference in the world.

The 2024 Net Impact Case Competition will challenge student competitors to develop an effective, practical biodiversity strategy for a real company. In the face of new and constantly evolving standards across the company's global footprint, students will design a biodiversity plan--including risks, opportunities, dependencies, and impacts--that satisfies regulators and all other primary stakeholders while meshing seamlessly with the company's values and current business strategy.

The 2023-2024 Competition

Registration Open: November 10, 2023

Registration Deadline: December 8, 2023

Case Released: December 9, 2023

Submissions Due for Virtual Round: January 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Qualifying Round teams announced: January 22, 2024

Case twist released: February 23, 2024

Submissions Due for Qualifying Round: February 27, 2024 by 11:59pm

Qualifying Round: March 1, 2024

Championship Round: March 1, 2024

1st Prize: $10,000 | 2nd Prize: $5,000 | 3rd Prize: $2,500