Kellogg Biotech and Healthcare Case Competition

The Kellogg Biotech + Healthcare Case Competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious case competitions in the world. The 2026 competition will be the 25th annual event.

The format of the competition has remained generally consistent over the years: teams of students from top universities work on a complex healthcare problem and present their analysis and recommendations. Judges from top healthcare firms evaluate the presentations and select the winners.

The 2026 competition will feature two rounds. From all the teams that apply, about 20 teams will progress to round 1. In this round, teams will work on a healthcare question and submit their analysis. About 11 teams will then advance to round 2, which will be held in February in Evanston. 

The topic is new each year. The one constant is that it is a complex question. One year, teams had to consider how to build acceptance for the COVID vaccine, another year the topic was increasing chlorhexidine use in Nigeria, and still another year teams had to forecast revenues for Palforzia, a treatment for peanut allergies.

The competition brings together some of the most talented and enthusiastic emerging healthcare leaders. The goals of the event are to build connections, enhance skills and hopefully have a impact on improving health outcomes.

Team Size: 3-5

Timeline:

Application Deadline - December 12, 2025 at 5pm CST

20 Teams Selected - December 17

First round case question provided - January 4, 2026

First round case analyses due - January 8 at 5pm CST

Notification of moving to second round -  January 12

Second round case question provided - February 6

Final presentation - February 13 at 5pm

Kellogg School of Management offers visiting teams meals, two hotel rooms, and complimentary admittance to the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference on Saturday, February 14 (teams can attend when not presenting).  

Because we can accept multiple teams, we will accept applications on a rolling basis. The earlier you can submit your application, the more time you'll have to work on your proposal. 

Prizes:

• First prize: $5,000 
• Second prize: $3,000 
• Third prize: $1,000 
• Honorable mention: $500

FAQ: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Aeed4b072-bfab-3221-8f69-2a26abfc4125

Please apply to the MBCP internal application by - Friday 12/5 11:59 PM