Undergrad Case
Competition World Cup

Now part of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, Stax is a global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for private equity firms, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banks.

The firm works across a diverse range of industries – including software and technology, healthcare, business services, industrial, consumer and retail, and the events ecosystem – partnering with clients to deliver data-driven, actionable insights that drive growth, enhance profits, and support better investment decisions.

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There is no cash prize for the Case Competition World Cup. The real value is access:

Every applicant shares their resume and contact information with Grant Thornton Stax's recruiting team – that's built into your application.

All teams are invited to a Stax info session on October 1 to learn about careers and open roles, and to ask questions directly.

Finalist teams present live to Stax leaders and guest judges – and every participant walks away with a sharper resume and real applied experience employers look for.

Teams have a minimum of four and a maximum of five members. Every member must be currently enrolled at the same college or university (cross-department teams welcome).

This track is open to students in an undergraduate program.

Note: team composition must not change after the case prompt is released.

Teams from across the globe are invited to apply. All team members must attend the same college or university, but cross-department applications are welcomed and encouraged.

This year's challenge is a growth-strategy case for a company recently acquired by private equity – mirroring the real work Stax does every day in commercial due diligence and value creation.

The full prompt, including the company and sector, is revealed when the case is released on October 9, 2026.

Each presentation must strictly adhere to a 5-minute time limit, and every team member must present.

For the first round, your team leader uploads your 5-minute recorded presentation to a Google Drive folder. If your team is selected as a finalist, you'll present live on Zoom to a panel of judges – the same 5-minute limit applies, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.

Presentations must not mention the name of your team's university – every team competes on an even playing field.

A case competition is an event where teams of students tackle a real-world business challenge within a set timeframe. Participants analyze a specific problem or opportunity and develop strategic recommendations, then present their findings to a panel of judges made up of industry professionals and executives.

Judges evaluate teams on the quality of their analysis, the creativity of their solution, and the effectiveness of their presentation. Along the way, participants build analytical, collaboration, and communication skills – and it looks great on a resume, especially if you win.