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2025 CYC Community Impact Case Competition
Case Competition Teams of 3-4 Critical Thinking Information Technology
Important Dates
File Submissions Open
April 5 at 12:00 AM
Registration Ends
April 10 at 11:59 PM
Registration Opens
March 17 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes
April 10 at 11:59 PM
Competition Starts
April 12 at 9:00 AM
File Submissions Open
April 5 at 12:00 AM
File Submissions Due
April 11 at 11:59 PM
Judging Finished
April 12 at 3:30 PM
Competition Information Download Rules

This competition seeks to address a significant community issue and make a positive impact. It offers a unique opportunity for you and your team to showcase your problem-solving abilities while collaborating with a diverse group of students. Additionally, you will have the chance to make a tangible difference in the community, all while competing for attractive cash prizes.

Prize Amounts:

  • 1st Place: $1000.00

  • 2nd Place: $600.00

  • 3rd Place: $400.00

The competition is open to all majors at the undergraduate and graduate level, with participation restricted to Purdue University students. Teams may consist of 3-4 members.

Key Dates:

  • Registration Open: March 26th, 12:00 PM

  • Registration Close: April 10th, 11:59 PM

  • Case Opens for Submission: April 5th, 12:00 PM

  • Executive Summary Due: April 10th, 11:59 PM

  • Presentations Due: April 11th, 12:00 PM

  • Event Date (Finals & Presentations): April 12th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, RAWLS 1st Floor

In addition, the 15 teams with the best executive summary submissions will be selected to present during the preliminaries on the day of the event.

This competition seeks to address a significant community issue and make a positive impact. It offers a unique opportunity for you and your team to showcase your problem-solving abilities while collaborating with a diverse group of students. Additionally, you will have the chance to make a tangible difference in the community, all while competing for attractive cash prizes.

Prize Amounts:

  • 1st Place: $1000.00

  • 2nd Place: $600.00

  • 3rd Place: $400.00

The competition is open to all majors at the undergraduate and graduate level, with participation restricted to Purdue University students. Teams may consist of 3-4 members.

Key Dates:

  • Registration Open: March 26th, 12:00 PM

  • Registration Close: April 10th, 11:59 PM

  • Case Opens for Submission: April 5th, 12:00 PM

  • Executive Summary Due: April 10th, 11:59 PM

  • Presentations Due: April 11th, 12:00 PM

  • Event Date (Finals & Presentations): April 12th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, RAWLS 1st Floor

In addition, the 15 teams with the best executive summary submissions will be selected to present during the preliminaries on the day of the event.

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Rules
Important Dates
File Submissions Open
April 5 at 12:00 AM
Registration Ends
April 10 at 11:59 PM
Registration Opens
March 17 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes
April 10 at 11:59 PM
Competition Starts
April 12 at 9:00 AM
File Submissions Open
April 5 at 12:00 AM
File Submissions Due
April 11 at 11:59 PM
Judging Finished
April 12 at 3:30 PM
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