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 / 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 |
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Application Deadline |
Nov. 6 (Fri.), 15:00 |
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Preliminary Program |
Oct. 30 (Friday, 11:00 KST) / Zoom Training |
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Preliminary Evaluation |
Application Form & |
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Video Submission |
Not required |
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Finalists Announcement |
Nov. 13 (Fri.) |
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Final Round |
Nov. 27 (Fri.), 13:00 - 18:00 (KST) |
※ 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
|
Category |
WSU |
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Submission Location |
Mr. Nadim Sakib (TA) International Administration Office Room 218, W19 Endicott Building |
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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 Graduatetracks.
※ Prizes will be provided as goods
equivalent to the designated prize value, not as cash or cash-equivalent
items.
5. Inquiries
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WSU |
Point Persons |
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Hayder1111@wsu.ac.kr |
Prof. Hayder Albayati |
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globalmanagement@wsu.ac.kr |
Mr. Nadim Sakib |
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startup@wsu.ac.kr |
Mr. 이승호 (WSU Start-up) |
※ 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
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