The Harvard Crimson, founded in 1873 as a campus newspaper, The Harvard Crimson has evolved significantly beyond its original role. It has transformed into a multifaceted platform, notably with initiatives like The Harvard Crimson Business Competition (HCBC), emphasizing a more active engagement in the financial business sphere. By involving accomplished Harvard alumni from business and entrepreneurship as mentors and judges in HCBC, The Crimson remains devoted to nurturing the upcoming generation of business leaders and fostering connections between students and industry experts.
The Crimson’s progressive approach, aligning with the contemporary view that businesses should embrace social responsibility. The Harvard Crimson’s evolution from a campus newspaper to a dynamic promoter of entrepreneurial innovation demonstrates its adaptability, dedication to shaping future leaders, and commitment to advocating impactful entrepreneurship on a global scale.
About Harvard Crimson Business Competition
The Harvard Crimson Business Competition gives students the opportunity to showcase their innovation and business skills at the global competition level. Students will think critically about solutions to global challenges and offer innovative ideas. The competition 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.
HCBC has a partnership with ASIA Business Simulation (ABS), where all teams’ business plans in the “Pitch Deck” session of the ABS are eligible to participate in the HCBC Preliminary Round for free.
Alumni
Vietnam representative teams at HCBC 2025
HCBC teams with Ms.Vicki Wang (far right) – leading teacher
ASEEDER is a charity and an awarding body from the UK focusing on skills-based education for over 40 years. It offers qualications that carry UCAS points. In 2011, ASDAN UK and Seed International Group Ltd partnered to start ASEEDER. Following the same mission of ASDAN, ASEEDER has endeavored its effort to bridge the best and most educational opportunities to students at all levels for the past 12 years. It holds partnerships with 40+ international organisations to run 100+ programs across different subjects to satisfy the diverse need of all learners.
ASEEDER currently cooperates with 1,310 international schools and key schools in 74 cities. From 2022 to 2023, more than 280,000 students and more than 5,200 teachers have participated in ASEEDER
GUIDELINES
STEP 1: IDENTIFY A GLOBAL CHALLENGE
You will ideate and develop an innovate solution to one of the six global challenges listed below. You may compete individually or with a team of up to 4 people
STEP 2: SHOWCASE YOUR INNOVATION
Think of an idea to address the challenge you have chosen and prepare a slideshow to present your vision
STEP 3: REGISTER
Once you have finished your project, you are ready to register and submit!
Register Individually or have one member register if you are competing in a team
Sign up to solve a real-world problem and compete globally
JUNIOR DIVISION: 6TH – 8TH GRADE
SENIOR DIVISION: 9TH – 12TH GRADE
Registration form
Includes the exam, grading, proctor fee, past-papers, certificates. (ASEEDER doesn’t provide any trainings)
registration deadline
2 weeks before the competition
