2026 dates
September 18 to November 13competition datesFall 2026 Schedule
8 Weeks to New York City
The competition began with a virtual kickoff on September 18 and concludes with the NYC final on November 13, 2026.
Fall 2026
At a Glance
Competition duration
8weeksCapacity
40student cohort capKey Dates
- 12 p.m. ET
Application Window
Applications Open
The application window opened for qualified juniors and seniors in any UConn School of Business major.
- 11:45 p.m. ET
Application Deadline
Applications Close
The Fall 2026 application window closed at 11:45 p.m. ET.
- 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET
Virtual Kickoff
Virtual Kickoff Workshop
Selected students meet their teammates online, review the case, and begin the competition.
- Tuesday, September 22 to Thursday, October 1
Research and Work with Mentors
Teams organize the work, begin company and industry research, and meet with mentors.
Deliverable
Company Name Due
Teams submit their proposed public company for an eligibility check.
- Monday, October 5 to Thursday, October 22
Deeper Analysis and Modeling
Teams build the model, test the investment case, calculate returns, and analyze downside scenarios.
Deliverable
Flash Memo
Teams submit a short Flash Memo that summarizes their recommendation and receive feedback.
- Monday, October 26 to Thursday, November 5
Case Feedback and Refinement
Teams use feedback to strengthen the model, analysis, and semifinal presentation.
- 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Pitch Round
Virtual Semifinal Round
All teams present their LBO cases and answer judges' questions on Zoom.
Final Four Announcement
Final Four Teams Announced
Four teams advance to the NYC final.
- 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
NYC Final
NYC Final
The Final Four teams pitch in NYC.
Pitch Rounds
Semifinal Round
Teams use Flash Memo feedback to strengthen their analysis before the November 6 Virtual Semifinal Round. The Final Four advance to the November 13 NYC final.