Congratulations to the student teams who placed first, second, and third after live pitches to our final judges. We look forward to seeing where these ideas — and these entrepreneurs — go next.
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Top Six Student Teams – Africa Business Concept Challenge 2026
Learn about the top six business concepts developed by ABCC student teams, addressing pressing needs in healthcare, energy, sustainability, and economic opportunity.
Winners of the 2025 GBSN Social Logistics Challenge
We’re excited to announce the WINNER and runners-up in the 2025 Social Logistics Challenge! After the top 5 teams gave live presentations, our distinguished panel of judges deliberated and chose Team Better Vietnam from BI Norwegian Business School as the 2025 Social Logistics winner! A special thank you to our sponsors, DHL Global Forwarding, Edinburgh… Read more >
Top 5 Teams for the 2025 Social Logistics Challenge Announced!
Out of 166 teams, we had 101 completed submissions from 49 schools, including 23 member schools, across 35 countries who submitted their comprehensive two-part solution package, showcasing their innovative approaches to social logistics. The Top 5 teams have been invited to present their live pitches to our panel of international judges. Deliverables Each team prepared… Read more >
Simulations Spark Engagement and Real Learning
Business simulations provide students with powerful learning experiences through the gamification of knowledge. One of the best ways for students to gain practice is through simulations that allow them to apply and refine their knowledge. A highly engaging simulation can provide students with a holistic vision of business and the knowledge and skills they need… Read more >
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with Harvard Business Impact
The new partnership makes a world-class collection of Africa-focused cases available to global learners. The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has announced the release of an original collection of teaching case studies published in partnership with Harvard Business Impact, a division of Harvard Business Publishing. The new partnership brings together the UCT GSB’s award-winning Case-Writing Centre, the… Read more >
Empowering the next generation of changemakers
In a rapidly changing world, the Global Business Student Changemaker (GBSC) program aims to bridge the gap between higher education and the future of sustainable business. A collaboration between the Global Business School Network (GBSN) and How to Change the World, the program is equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills, mindsets and… Read more >
CEIBS Africa – Shaping Africa’s Future Leaders with Global Expertise
In a rapidly evolving global business landscape, few institutions have bridged continents and economies as powerfully as CEIBS Africa. As the African arm of the prestigious China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), with a campus in Accra and an office in Lagos, CEIBS Africa is at the forefront of executive and entrepreneurial education on the… Read more >
Winner – Africa Business Concept Challenge 2025
The Africa Business Concept Challenge puts student teams to the test, requiring them to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063. This year’s virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students was sponsored by Stanford Seed and UConn School of Business. The following teams… Read more >
Top Five Student Teams – Africa Business Concept Challenge 2025
In March, the fifth annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) began with 84 student teams representing 46 schools across 19 countries registered for this year. Among these institutions, 11 are GBSN member schools. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063…. Read more >