Undergraduate
Case Competition
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Case Summary & Result
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Fall 2025 Competition Timeline
To help you prepare for the 2025 Fall UTSRI Undergraduate Case Competition, weโve put together answers to some of the most common questions about registration, deadlines, rules, and logistics. Additional details will be released on a rolling basis, and once youโve registered, weโll remain in constant contact to ensure you receive all necessary updates. Please also check this website and your email inbox regularly for the latest information.
Common Questions
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Q: What is the difference between Life Sciences and Health Sciences?
- Health Sciences โ Focused on medical and clinical sciences. Think of this as the pre-med branch: anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, neuroscience (clinical), and other areas directly tied to human health and medicine.
- Life Sciences โ Focused on all other areas of biology. This includes genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, microbiology (non-clinical), plant biology, evolution, biotechnology, and theoretical or fundamental biological research.
Q: What are the case release and submission dates?
The case will be released at 11:59 PM on Nov 14, 2025, and all submissions are due by 11:59 PM on Nov 17, 2025.
Q: When is the case competition taking place?
On Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Q: What is required for the case solution submission?
Each team must submit a 10-minute presentation (slides required). Additional materials (including models, prototypes, or trifold panels) are welcome but must be approved in advance by the organizing team at casecomp@utsri.ca. A written abstract of no more than 500 words is also required. Further details on submission requirements will be released prior to the case release date.
Q: What are the prizes?
The teams with the highest overall scores will be awarded First Place, Second Place, and Third Place for the entire competition, along with the corresponding cash prizes.:
โข 1st place: $1500
โข 2nd place: $1000
โข 3rd place: $500
Q: How will the grand prize winners be determined?
The finalists from each branch will automatically be considered for the grand prize round. These teams will be evaluated across branches using a standardized set of criteria to ensure fairness and objectivity. The criteriaโwhich may be refined as the competition approachesโare expected to include, but are not limited to:
โข Academic rigor
โข Feasibility and practicality
โข Logistical soundness
โข Creativity and originality
โข Sustainability
Q: What is the dress code?
Business Casual or Business Formal.
Q: Are participants allowed to leave during the day?
Yes. You may sign out for lunch and breaks between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please email us at casecomp@utsri.ca. Your message will be directed to the appropriate department, and responses may take up to 5 business days.
