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2026 Student Challenge – Entrepreneurship Idea Competition
The Woosong University Startup Center invites students to participate in the 2026 Student Challenge – Entrepreneurship Idea Competition, which will select university representative teams for the 2027 Babson Global Student Challenge organized by Babson College.
Eligible students are encouraged to participate.
1. Competition Overview
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Category |
Details |
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Tracks |
WSU Undergraduate / SolBridge Undergraduate / WSU Graduate |
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Team Size |
2-6 students per team |
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Theme |
A new business idea connected to one or more UN SDGs with the potential to develop into an independent venture |
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Language |
English |
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Final Round |
Nov. 27, 2026 (Fri.), 13:00 - 18:00 |
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Format |
5-minute English presentation + 5-minute Q&A |
※ The 1st-place team from each track will be selected to advance to the 2027 Babson Global Student Challenge Semi-finals.
2. Key Dates
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Category |
WSU |
SolBridge |
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Application Deadline |
Nov. 6 (Fri.), 15:00 |
Oct. 23 (Fri.), 15:00 |
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Preliminary Program |
Oct. 30 (Fri.) / Zoom Training |
Nov. 3 (Tue.) / Info Session |
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Preliminary Evaluation |
Application Form & |
Evaluation of a presentation video of up to 5 minutes |
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Video Submission |
Not required |
By Nov. 8 (Sun.) |
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Finalists Announcement |
Nov. 13 (Fri.) |
Nov. 19 (Thu.) |
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Final Round |
Nov. 27 (Fri.), 13:00 - 18:00 |
Nov. 27 (Fri.), 13:00 - 18:00 |
※ WSU and SolBridge follow different schedules and finalist-selection procedures. Please make sure to follow the schedule for your institution.
3. Application
■ Required Documents
• One Team Application Form
• Certificates of Enrollment for all team members
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Category |
WSU |
SolBridge |
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Submission Location |
Nadim Sakib (TA) International Administration Office Room 218, W19 Endicott Building |
Tutoring Lab Room 228, SolBridge |
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Submission Method |
In-person paper submission | |
※ The Google Form is for online pre-registration only. Your application is complete only after all required paper documents have been submitted.
4. Awards
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Award |
Prize |
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1st Place |
Goods worth KRW 500,000 |
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2nd Place |
Goods worth KRW 300,000 |
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3rd Place |
Goods worth KRW 200,000 |
※ Awards are given separately for the WSU Undergraduate, SolBridge Undergraduate, and WSU Graduate tracks.
※ Prizes will be provided as goods equivalent to the designated prize value, not as cash or cash-equivalent items.
5. Inquries
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WSU |
SolBridge |
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Hayder1111@wsu.ac.kr |
fernandes.melanie@solbridge.ac.kr |
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globalmanagement@wsu.ac.kr |
shijith.pm@solbridge.ac.kr |
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startup@wsu.ac.kr |
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※ Please refer to the attached official announcement for detailed eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, participation restrictions, and information regarding advancement to the Babson Global Student Challenge.
[Attachments]
1. 2026 Student Challenge Official Announcement (KOR)
2. 2026 Student Challenge Official Announcement (ENG)
3. Application Form
4. WSU / SolBridge Promotional Posters
