think-cell Global Case Competition
Dates of the next edition to be announced soon.
The think-cell Global Case Competition is a premier, multi-stage competition in which top students from around the world tackle a real-world business case.
Participants gain access to expert-led workshops and progress through regional and global finals, presenting their solutions to an experienced jury.
Top-performing teams compete for cash prizes The competition equips students with core skills for top careers in consulting, finance, and technology.
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Learning support and resource:
To support students throughout the competition and beyond, we offer:
- A free think-cell license for all participants
- think-cell Academy to level up your presentation skills and boost productivity
- Live workshops on data storytelling and mastering think-cell
- Access to think-cell tips and tricks
- Previous cases and winning solutions in the “Read about the previous editions” section
Why participate?
Build the skills to stand out, gain CV-worthy experience and showcase your talent on a global stage. Compete for $14,000 in the prize pool with top teams from both undergraduates and graduates categories winning:
Grand prize: $3,000
Fast-track interview process for an internship with think-cell.
Cash prize: $1,500
Cash prize: $1,000
Read about the previous editions:
Get to know the winners and view the case prompts and winning solution of previous editions:
Fall 2025 Competition
This edition introduced regional rounds and separate tracks for undergraduate and graduate students. The Global final was held on 7th November 2025 with 430+ teams consisting of 1600+ students from top Global universities such as Harvard, HEC Paris, Standford, NUS Singapore and IIM-Ahmedabad, etc. Registering for it.
Only the best 19 team made it to the regional finals.
Spring 2025 Competition
230+ teams consisting of 800+ students participated in the inaugural edition of the think-cell Global Case competition. The consulting case was based on the intersection of private equity and technology.
Eligibility criteria
FAQ
think-cell is a leading productivity tool for business presentations, used by all top 10 global consulting firms, over 90% of DAX 40 companies, and 89 of the top 100 US blue chip enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Denver, Boston, London, and Tokyo, we support 1.2 million business users across 30,000 companies.
Mastering think-cell gives you a real career advantage. It’s a tool your future employers already use, helping you stand out in consulting, finance, and other professional services.
The next edition of the global case competition will be organized in Q1/ Q2 2026. You can pre-register to be the first to know when registration are open.
The prices for the 2nd edition were: First-place team received $3,000. Second and third-place teams were awarded $1,500 and $1,000 respectively. Additionally, the winning team also fast-tracked the interview process for an internship with think-cell.
Yes, teams can be formed across different universities, degree programs, cohorts, and academic backgrounds.
We will offer an info session when applications open, training sessions during the application and case phases, and office hours for the finalists.
Absolutely! No prior experience with think-cell is required. However, learning how to use it will improve your submission.
Please go here to download your free license.
We will share more details about the case format and evaluation criteria soon.
The regional finals will be hosted virtually on November 3rd while the global finals will be held virtually on November 7th.
Yes, all students who pass the application stage can request a certificate of participation.
For any additional questions, reach out to casecomp@think-cell.com.