MBC Junior 2027

Company challenges from junior perspective.  

Solve a real business problem with your team, pitch it to entrepreneurs and experts, and compete for the win. No experience needed — we teach you everything on Day 1. 

26–27 February 2027 · Modul University Vienna · For students aged 16–19 · €15 incl. lunch 

Why join? 

• Work on a real problem. It's not about perfect solutions. A real organisation brings a challenge it's facing and wants to hear your ideas.
• Learn what school doesn't teach. You'll learn how to break a problem down, find a solution that works and present it so people listen — skills you'll use in any job or study.
• Get noticed. You'll pitch to a jury of entrepreneurs and business experts, compete for prizes, and take home a certificate from Modul University Vienna for your CV and university applications.

What is MBC Junior? 

MBC Junior is a two-day case competition for high-school students, organised by Modul University Vienna. The case is a real problem a company is struggling with. Over two days, you learn, collaborate, get creative and solve it from your perspective. 

You sign up on your own. You don't need a team, business knowledge or competition experience. Day 1 gives you the method and your team; Day 2 is the competition. 

How the two days work 

Day 1 — Ignite · Friday 26 February, 9:00–18:00 Get inspired, learn the method, find your team 

The day starts with a young Austrian founder telling you how they solved real problems while building their company. Then you learn a simple five-step method — Understand, Analyse, Create, Decide, Convince — and try it straight away on a short practice case. A well-known influencer (revealed soon) shows you how to grab attention and make people care about an idea, then you give your first pitch and get feedback. In the afternoon you meet the other participants and form your team of four. The day ends with the reveal of the real case. 

Day 2 — The Challenge · Saturday 27 February, 9:00–16:00 Solve it, pitch it, win it 

You spend the morning working on the case with your team. Mentors are there to ask the right questions, but they won't give you the answers. Before the final, every team gets personal feedback from an expert and time to improve its solution. In the afternoon you pitch to the jury: 5 minutes, followed by their questions. The day ends with the award ceremony. 

Who can join? 

• Students aged 16–19 at any school in Austria — public, private or international
• You register individually; teams are formed on Day 1, or you can sign up together with friends (see FAQ)
• The competition is in English. Your English doesn't need to be perfect — you just need to be willing to use it

What you get 

• Two days of hands-on training in problem solving, teamwork and presenting
• The chance to win a prize for the winning team, plus awards for Most Creative Solution, Best Pitch and Audience Choice
• A certificate of participation from Modul University Vienna
• Contacts with entrepreneurs, creators and business experts
• Lunch and snacks on both days, included in the registration fee

FAQ 

Do I need business knowledge? No. The jury doesn't reward business jargon. It scores how well you understand the problem, the quality of your analysis, how creative and realistic your solution is, and your pitch — 20% each. 

How much does it cost? €15, paid when you register. It covers lunch and snacks on both days. 

I'm under 18 — what do I need? When you register, you can download a short consent form. Fill it in with your parent or guardian, then email it to us or bring it signed to the event. You can complete your registration and payment without it. 

Can I sign up with friends? Yes. Everyone registers individually and adds the others' names in the form. If you all sign up before 20 December, we guarantee you'll be on the same team. 

Will I miss school? Day 1 is a Friday. We provide an official confirmation letter for your school on request.  

What if I can't come after all? The fee isn't refundable, but you can give your place to a classmate until 3 days before the event. Just email us their name. 

Where is it? Modul University Vienna, Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna. Directions: bus 38A from Heiligenstadt to the Kahlenberg stop.  

Ist die Veranstaltung auf Englisch? Ja. Du musst aber kein perfektes Englisch sprechen – unsere Mentor:innen unterstützen dich.