How will you leave an impact?
The Tippie College of Business National Impact Case Competition (NICC) challenges teams from around the world to apply business knowledge and tools to make a positive impact now and in the future. Students from all disciplines are invited to develop leadership and decision-making skills that will help them maximize how their actions impact the triple bottom line in their future jobs-- people, profits, and the planet
Mark your calendar for October 31 - November 1, 2025.
Thank you to our 2025 case sponsor, Krause Group CSR.
What is the National Impact Case Competition (NICC)?
The NICC is a chance for undergraduate-level students from across the country to solve real-world problems related to innovation, sustainability, and economic viability.
For this competition, teams of four undergraduate students will have two weeks to perform an analysis of a real-world case before presenting recommendations and actions to a panel of industry, corporate, and academic judges during the two-days at the University of Iowa.
In a time when economic, social, and environmental impact are pressing issues, this is the perfect opportunity for students to develop knowledge base and skill sets that employers are looking for. Additionally, corporate partners have the opportunity to meet talented students by judging the case competition, presenting workshops, and networking opportunities.
“Challenges like this case competition are so valuable because they allow students to see real-world problems and come up with innovative solutions. It is essential for students to be able to apply knowledge learned to difficult problems in a professional setting.“
2025 National Impact Case Competition
This competition will take place in person at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on October 31 — November 1, 2025.
Who can participate?
- No more than 20 total teams from colleges/universities across the country
- Only 1 team per college/university
- Teams comprised of 4 undergraduate students
- Students must be currently enrolled at their school (all majors welcomed)
Rules, information, and eligibility
Learn more about the registration process, team eligibility, competition rules, and more.
Registration information
Pre-register your college/university to secure your team's opportunity to compete by September 8, 2025.
Travel information
Learn about traveling to Iowa City, hotel accommodations, and what you will experience during your visit. Hotel Cutoff: October 1, 2025.
Prizes
$ 5,000
First place
$ 3,000
Second place
$ 2,000
Third place
2025 high-level timeline overview
| Pre-registered colleges/universities contacted for team rosters | August 4 |
| Pre-registration closes | September 8 |
| Final team rosters due and hotel cutoff | October 1 |
| Case prompt sent to teams (for two weeks solving window) | October 13 |
| Team slide decks and executive summaries due | October 27 |
| Competition kickoff & welcome event | October 31 |
| Case Competition Day | November 1 |
Contact us
Have questions about the competition? Need to connect with the organizer? Reach out today.
Tevin Robbins
Associate Director, Student Engagement
Undergraduate Program
tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu