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Harvard Crimson Business Competition Training Programme

Harvard Crimson Business Competition Training Programme

Teach by instructors of the 2026 Global Champion Team of Harvard Crimson Business Competition, this program is designed for Grade 6 to Grade 12 students aiming for shortlisting and global final advancement in the prestigious competition. Harvard Crimson Business Competition (HCBC) is organized by The Harvard Crimson, the official newspaper of Harvard University. It gives students the opportunity to showcase their innovation and business skills at the global competition level. Qualifiers of the Global Championship Round will be invited to compete at Harvard University in June 2027. This program will equip students with the knowledge required in preparing a sound business proposal to compete. The instructor team, consists of Harvard alum and seasoned business executives from Fortune-500 companies, trained the Global Champion Team of HCBC 2026. (Zoom lesson for non-Hong Kong participants)
Audience
Grade 6 - 12 (11-18 Years Old)
Location
Hong Kong (or Zoom from other countries)
Time
29 July - 22 August 2026
Address
Unit 403, 145 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
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描述
Learning Outcomes

The Programme

The Programme teaches students about real-world business by using Harvard Business Cases and teaching methods developed by Harvard alum that aligns with the evaluation frameworks of Harvard Crimson Business Competition. 

What is Harvard Crimson Business Competition (HCBC) 

HCBC is organised by The Harvard Crimson, the official newspaper of Harvard University. It gives students the opportunity to showcase their innovation and business skills at the global competition level. 

HCBC is divided into the Preliminary Round and the Global Championship Round, which is hosted in Cambridge, MA, at Harvard University. Those students selected for the Championship Round will travel to Harvard and get the opportunity to gain mentorship from Harvard students as they present and compete with their innovations. 

The program provides the knowledge and skills required to compete at a global level. It is suitable for students aiming to enter the Championship Round and beyond. 

The Instructors 

The instructors of the program taught and coached the 2026 global champion team of HCBC Junior Division and multiple teams that qualified into the Global Championship Round of HCBC. 

Learning Goals 

  • Equip participants with Harvard-standard business case thinking and top-tier entrepreneurial proposal methodology aligned with HCBC evaluation frameworks. 

  • Enable teams to independently complete a full-compliance formal English venture business proposal in the format of a 14–18-page investment-grade presentation deck. 

  • Master commercial due diligence, market sizing, competitive landscaping, financial logic, risk management and scalable business model design. 

  • Develop high-stakes executive pitching, panel-style Q&A defence, and strategic rebuttal skills for preliminary screening and global final rounds. 

  • Eliminate common structural, logical, and stylistic flaws that cause early elimination; optimise submissions to match judge expectations and elite competitor benchmarks. 

Features 

  • Business planning and structure 

  • Create value for the customer and society 

  • Set the mission and vision for a business venture 

  • Understand revenues and costs to evaluate the viability of a business 

 Real-world Harvard Business Case Studies 

  • Deconstruct iconic Harvard Business cases like Starbucks and SpaceX 

  • Apply First Principles thinking to solve real-world business challenges 

  • Redesign business models for specific communities through hands-on activities 

 C-suite role-playing 

  • Master C-suite roles including CEO, CFO, CMO, CTO and CSO 

  • Develop executive skills in strategy, finance, marketing, technology and sustainability 

  • Integrate multiple C-suite perspectives to build comprehensive business strategies 

 Business Pitching 

  • Deliver an 8- to 10-minute strategic plan in a boardroom pitch setting 

  • Demonstrate expertise in strategy, innovation, finance, branding and delivery 

  • Utilise professional presentation skills, including storytelling and slide design 

  • Receive detailed feedback from coaches and judges on your performance 

Command of Harvard business competition standard analytical thinking and proposal architecture Proficiency in professional market analysis, business modelling, basic financial logic and ESG impact storytelling Mastery of formal academic pitching, panel defence, and high-pressure competitive debate Access to exclusive past winner case bank, slide templates, and standardised writing frameworks Obtain important knowledge in real-world business for future career advancement 1-on-1 business proposal walk-through with instructor before submission to HCBC Complete ready-to-submit English business proposal / finalised HCBC-compliant presentation deck for competition submission Support students in their competition submission to the global Preliminary Round of HCBC (Registration fee charged by HCBC is not included)
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