Case Competitions
Case competitions challenge students to apply their classroom knowledge in a pressure-laden environment that develops problem-solving, time management and communication skills through teamwork, all of which are crucial in today’s workplace.
These competitions prepare students for success in job interviews, careers, and effective decision-making.
Beginning in 2012, the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business started to compete in case competitions, and since more than 315 students have competed in 58 events in 6 countries, enjoying 41 podium finishes.
The Family Enterprise Case Competition (FECC) is hosted annually by the Grossman School of Business. FECC is the world’s premier competition for students studying family business, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of the critical issues that are unique to family enterprises. Over four rounds of competition, competing teams from some of the world's finest family business programs, present their case analyses to a distinguished panel of judges, who determine which school best understood, evaluated and presented their case findings.
Business Pitch Competition
The Business Pitch Competition will hone the skills of students who want to start their own business. Participants will develop and pitch their ideas to a select group of judges that include prominent and successful alumni and leading members of the business community. The competition will help students translate their academic learning into practical applications. There is even the potential for some of the ideas to attract attention of the entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who will be judging the competition and sitting in the audience. Learn more about Business Pitch
Business Launch Competition
The Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup is a new annual initiative to help fund the businesses of undergraduate entrepreneurs at UVM. This business launch competition, which kicks off in the fall of 2023 with funding for the next 10 years, aims to help mentor and finance UVM undergraduate entrepreneurs to create new Vermont-based business ventures. The grand prize winner each year will receive $212,500 in cash plus in-kind services from business partners to start their business. While application submissions are open to graduating UVM undergraduates, students with a business idea or entrepreneurial mindset can become involved at any stage.
Vermont Pitch Challenge
The Vermont Pitch Challenge gives high school entrepreneurs from across the globe the chance to pitch innovative businesses that make a difference in their communities. Along the way, you’ll learn from top experts about how to write a business plan, create a compelling pitch, and achieve your goals–all while competing for cash prizes and scholarships to the University of Vermont. Submissions open January 15, 2024
Generous Donations
The Grossman School of Business is able to fund the business pitch, case competitions, and other initiatives thanks to generous donations from a University of Vermont alumni.