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A4S International Case Competition (A4SICC)

The Business Case For Nature

​The A4S International Case Competition (A4SICC) is a global opportunity for students to help shape a future where sustainable business becomes business as usual. It’s your chance to share bold ideas and have them heard by leaders from some of the world’s most influential companies.

​Each year, the competition explores a new theme, bringing together a diverse group of business and accounting students—the business leaders of tomorrow—to channel their creativity into solving some of today’s most pressing challenges.

​A4SICC offers students a transformative and practical learning experience as well as the chance to: 

  • ​Travel to Toronto, Canada, for the face-to-face finals
  • ​Win a cash prize of CA$10,000 (winning team) or CA$5,000 (runner-up)!
  • ​Access the internships linked to the competition
  • ​Cultivate critical skills for sustainable business development
  • ​Connect with industry leaders

To learn more about the details of the case competition, please visit the official A4SICC website here.

Eligibility

  •  Undergraduate and graduate student (no restrictions on fields of study)
  • Must be enrolled in a higher education program at the time of entry and remain enrolled throughout the competition (i.e., graduating after March 27, 2026).
  •  Teams of 3–5 students

Ready to register your team? Use the link here to register.

Note: If you are looking for a team, you can also register as an individual and we will do our best to add you to a team.

A4S Case Competition Timeline

As each university has a limited number of team submissions, UBC will host its own internal case competition to select the teams that will advance. See the timeline below for details.

Event Details Date Format

UBC Kick Off Event
(UBC-only)

Join us at the kick off event to learn more about: 

  • ​The 2026 challenge and theme
  • ​How to register and prepare your team
  • Tips for building a strong case and pitch

Thursday, September 25th
5:30 - 7:30 pm

 Register Here

Team Confirmation
(UBC-only)

Use this link to register your team. If you do not have a team, you can register individually and we will create a team for you.

 Friday, October 10th Register Here

Internal Case Competition 
(UBC-only)

The top teams will be selected for submission at this event. All participants are welcome to join 

Thursday, November 20th 
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 Confirmed participants will receive invite

A4SICC Submission Deadline 

Deadline to submit deliverables to A4SICC.

 Sunday, December 14th Submit Here
A4SICC Semi - Finals

Virtual semi-final presentations for selected teams. Semi-finalists will be announced January 19th. 

 Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13 Virtual
A4SICC Finals 

Final presentations live in Toronto for selected teams! Finalists will be announced February 25th. 

 Thursday, March 26 - Friday, March 27 In - person in Toronto