InspireCase Competition

Resources

Answers to common questions, photos from past competitions, and where to ask anything else.

Questions

Not answered here? Email contact@openmindsfnd.org.

Who can enter?

High school students. You don’t need a business background or any case competition experience.

When and where is the next Inspire?

Saturday, January 30, 2027, at UBC Sauder School of Business in Vancouver.

How do I register?

Registration isn’t open yet. We’ll post the form on the Registration page and on Instagram, at @inspirecasebc.

How big are teams?

You compete as a team. We’ll confirm team sizes when registration opens.

What happens on the day?

Teams get a business case after the opening ceremony, work on it with help from mentors, and present to a panel of judges. The top teams present again in the final. The times from the last Inspire are on the Conference page.

What can we win?

$1,000 for the winning team, and trophies for the top-placing teams.

Can I mentor or judge?

Yes. Email contact@openmindsfnd.org with “Inspire mentoring and judging” in the subject line.