STRIVE Competition 2026

STRIVE is a technology-focused business case competition for high school students, hosted by Prosper Foundation at the UBC Sauder School of Business & Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. Founded in 2016, STRIVE sits at the intersection of business and tech — pushing students to think critically, creatively, and boldly about real-world problems in the digital economy. The two-day event spans 20+ hours of immersion, featuring the signature STRIVE Sprint (a rapid-fire speaker and deliverable challenge), a STRIVE Expo, and a full case competition with Round 1, Round 2, and Finalist presentations. Five industry speakers deliver STRIVE Sprint sessions, and the winning team takes home a $1,500 grand prize. Top 8 teams also earn automatic qualification to the Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition (PIIC) in Whistler. Whether you're into marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, or emerging tech, STRIVE is built for business-minded students who want more than theory — they want to compete.