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Consulting Case Competition
2025
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The North West Biotech Initiative is delighted to welcome you to the 2025 edition of the NWBI Consulting Case Competition!
Competition Overview
During this three-day event we hope to bring together students and professionals from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds to focus their efforts on analysing a fictitious consulting case.
The schedule consists of a Workshop Day, Mentorship Day and Competition Day spread over one week in November. During this time, competitors will learn the necessary skills required to analyse a case, discuss the process of producing a consulting proposal, and finally pitch their findings to a panel of judges for the chance to win up to £600.
The Problem
Daraga Inc. is a large fictional pharmaceutical company searching for advice on the acquisition of a range of biotechnology SMEs, as it looks to expand its portfolio. There are five potential biotech companies on offer. Could you help?
Why get involved?
The healthcare industry is constantly presented with unique challenges, which are overcome by professionals who have competencies in commercial awareness, critical thinking and team work. This competition offers students a chance to develop skills in all of these areas.
In addition, there will be opportunities to network throughout the competition and you might just get the right contact for your next job in consulting or pharmaceutical industry! Below, you will find links to documents providing details about the competition format and how to apply.
If you are interested in consulting, this is your chance to hone your skills!
Key Competition Dates
Friday 7th November (midnight):
Application deadline
Friday 14th November:
Notification to the Finalists
Tuesday 18th November:
Workshop 1 - Learn about the case and consulting (online)
(5 - 7:30pm)
Thursday 20th November:
Workshop 2 - Mentor meeting and networking session (online)
(5 - 7:30pm)
Tuesday 25th November:
Competition Day (in person)
Application and Prizes
Three cash prizes await our top three winners:
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1st place - £600
2nd place - £300
3rd place - £100
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To apply: fill in the the 'Application Form' and send it to manchester@nwbiotech.co.uk by the 7th of November 2025.
Find all the details, including guidelines, schedule, and FAQs, in the information pack below.
Application requirements:
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Must be undergraduate or postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) students, or post-doc, from a UK-based University.
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Must be in a team of 2-5 members.
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Must be available for all three competition key dates: 18th, 20th and 25th November 2025.
