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Shaping Tomorrow's
Global Leaders

Join the brightest university students in tackling real-world energy challenges. Virtually showcase your innovative solutions and compete with top talent from around the globe.

Join the brightest university students in tackling real-world energy challenges. Virtually showcase your innovative solutions and compete with top talent from around the globe.

Our Energy Competition

Over the past four years, Case Competition has attracted over 3,200 university students from 55 countries. Explore how our competitions are designed to challenge and inspire university students. Learn about the opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Over the past four years, Case Competition has attracted over 3,200 university students from 55 countries. Explore how our competitions are designed to challenge and inspire university students. Learn about the opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Case Competition

The Case Competition will challenge and make you think critically about how the world can transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future. You do not need to have technical experience or knowledge. Instead, the Case Competition places a premium on multidisciplinary solutions, and is appropriate for students pursuing any academic discipline. There is no entry fee.

Social Media Contest

Social Media Contest is a multi-stage engagement event designed to amplify the Switch Competition's social media presence, promote community among teams, and raise public awareness about energy poverty. The contest takes place on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X). The three highest-scoring teams in the Social Media Contest will win a distributed $1200 USD to be split evenly among team members.

Build Your Future in Energy

Network with industry leaders, compete internationally, and gain practical experience and recognition in the global energy sector. Position yourself as a future leader in sustainable energy solutions.

Network with industry leaders, compete internationally, and gain practical experience and recognition in the global energy sector. Position yourself as a future leader in sustainable energy solutions.

Hone Your Skills

Hone your leadership skills, engage with a global energy non-profit, and collaborate on innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Networking Opportunities

Network with energy professionals, industry leaders, and fellow innovators to expand your connections and career prospects.

Cash Prizes

Compete for cash prizes while developing research, communication skills, and gaining industry recognition.

Global Energy Knowledge

Obtain a deep understanding of a critical global energy issue through expert guidance, research, and hands-on experience.

Gain Experience

Gain experience working virtually and communicating with a remote team from diverse backgrounds and locations.

Broad Recognition

Receive broad recognition by competing in an international competition and showcasing your innovative solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case competition and how is it structured?

Can team members be from different universities?

What if our team members do not speak English?

Will I need prior technical or science-based experience to succeed?

Who can participate?

Will I need to travel or meet in person with others?

How can I be successful during the competition?

What is the case competition and how is it structured?

Can team members be from different universities?

What if our team members do not speak English?

Will I need prior technical or science-based experience to succeed?

Who can participate?

Will I need to travel or meet in person with others?

How can I be successful during the competition?

What is the case competition and how is it structured?

Can team members be from different universities?

What if our team members do not speak English?

Will I need prior technical or science-based experience to succeed?

Who can participate?

Will I need to travel or meet in person with others?

How can I be successful during the competition?

What is the case competition and how is it structured?

Can team members be from different universities?

What if our team members do not speak English?

Will I need prior technical or science-based experience to succeed?

Who can participate?

Will I need to travel or meet in person with others?

How can I be successful during the competition?

Have another question?

If you have any questions about a competition contact us.

2024 Sponsors & Supporters

Lead the Future of Energy Innovation

Shape the future of energy by joining the brightest university students in tackling real-world challenges. Virtually showcase your innovative solutions and compete with top talent from around the globe.

Switch Competition is a program of the Switch Energy Alliance, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible.

© 2024 Switch Energy Alliance

Lead the Future of Energy Innovation

Shape the future of energy by joining the brightest university students in tackling real-world challenges. Virtually showcase your innovative solutions and compete with top talent from around the globe.

Switch Competition is a program of the Switch Energy Alliance, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible.

© 2024 Switch Energy Alliance

Lead the Future of Energy Innovation

Shape the future of energy by joining the brightest university students in tackling real-world challenges. Virtually showcase your innovative solutions and compete with top talent from around the globe.

Switch Competition is a program of the Switch Energy Alliance, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible.

© 2024 Switch Energy Alliance

Lead the Future of Energy Innovation

Shape the future of energy by joining the brightest university students in tackling real-world challenges. Virtually showcase your innovative solutions and compete with top talent from around the globe.

Switch Competition is a program of the Switch Energy Alliance, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible.

© 2024 Switch Energy Alliance