The Harvard Crimson Business Competition – Championship Round
Introduction
The Harvard Crimson Business Competition (HCBC) – Championship Round is a prestigious international business competition organized by The Harvard Crimson, the official student newspaper of Harvard University. This annual event gathers top-performing student teams from across the globe to participate in a rigorous academic and entrepreneurial experience. The competition focuses on real-world global challenges such as global warming, education equality, economic imbalance, sustainable transportation, food security, and information security. Through research, teamwork, and strategic thinking, students develop and present innovative business solutions in a professional setting.
Benefits
Global Academic Experience
Finalists will attend lectures, mentorship sessions, and presentations delivered by faculty from Harvard University and industry professionals.
Cross-Cultural Exchange
Over 30 selected teams from different countries will gather at Harvard to exchange perspectives and collaborate in a global academic environment.
Skill Development
Students will improve their analytical thinking, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership skills through a series of intensive workshops and collaborative challenges.
University Application Support
Beyond the competition, participants will take part in the Uni-Application Session and learn about the U.S. admissions process and university life, directly from Harvard students and admissions experts.
Educational Tour in New York
Participants will explore iconic cultural and historical sites including the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Columbia University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more.
About contest
Key Information:
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Location: Harvard University (Boston) and New York City, USA
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Language: English
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Eligibility: Outstanding teams selected from the HCBC Preliminary Round
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Team Size: Three to four students per team
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Duration: June 25 – July 2, 2025
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Pathway: Preliminary Round → Global Championship Round
- Special note: Students participating in the Asia Business Simulation (ABS) competition are eligible to submit their Pitch Deck for the Preliminary Round of the Harvard College Business Competition (HCBC) free of charge.
More information: Pleases visit
- The Havard Crimson Business Competition
- The Havard Crimson Programs
- The Harvard Crimson Business Board
Awards
The Harvard Crimson Business Competition recognizes excellence in various dimensions of business thinking and teamwork. Awards include:
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Gold Award
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Silver Award
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Bronze Award
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Most Innovative Award
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Excellence in Presentation Award
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Award in Future Promise
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Team Player Award
These honors celebrate the creativity, leadership, and collaborative spirit demonstrated by participating teams.
Registration Details
Students interested in participating in the HCBC Global Championship Round complete the registration and preparation process as outlined below.
For Vietnamese students:
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Register through SOONCHENG as early as possible, especially for those without a valid passport.
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Complete and sign the official program agreement for confirmation.
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Submit a visa application for entry into the United States.
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Attend a pre-departure online orientation session held two weeks prior to travel, which will cover travel preparation and U.S. entry guidelines.
Any questions please contact SOON CHENG at:
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