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The Global Highschool Business Competition (GHBC) is designed as a dynamic platform for students aged 15 – 18 to explore and strengthen their knowledge and skills in business and entrepreneurship. Beyond being a professional exchange space, GHBC offers in-depth training, skill-sharing sessions, and insights from industry experts.

It also empowers students to pitch innovative business ideas across various sectors including the environment, agriculture, education, fashion, and technology. Embodying the spirit of "Think Big – Do Big", GHBC launched on a national scale from its very first season and continues to grow in Season 2, promising even more inspiring experiences to ignite the entrepreneurial drive in youth.

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GHBC 2025

Building on the success of High School Business Competition 2024, the organizing team is launching a fully upgraded second season to better reflect the fast-changing global economy. GHBC 2025 offers a fresh experience, preparing students to engage with the startup ecosystem and tackle emerging international challenges.
With a new name and an ambassador network spanning the globe, GHBC 2025 invites students from Vietnam and beyond, creating not only a platform to sharpen business skills but also a unique space for global cultural exchange.

HIGH SCHOOL BUSSINESS COMPETITION

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EGILIBILITY

(Criteria for Participating Team)

Having a basic knowledge and/or interest in any of the following areas

Business fundamentals
Economics and Finance
Problem solving and analytical skills
Team of 3-5 students from Grade 9 to Grade 12 (at least 15 years old)
Students of schools around the world
Fluent in English. All documentaries will be conducted in English

Inspiration from

17 Sustainable Development Goals

GHBC 2025 is inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations with the consensus of its member countries. This set of 17 goals aims to address global challenges and build a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030.
In just five years, member countries of the United Nations must achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN. However, issues such as trade wars, including the global tariff impositions by the United States, inflation, aging populations in countries like South Korea, Japan, and many European nations, along with the misuse of artificial intelligence, are making the SDGs seem unattainable. These challenges require countries and businesses to innovatively adapt and develop solutions to overcome this challenging period. So, how can the Sustainable Development Goals become a reality in this turbulence time? 
Therefore, the goal of GHBC this year is not only to encourage teams to create innovative startup ideas that contribute to the sustainable development of the community and the world, but also to encourage participants to adapt to practical factors that will impact the operations of these "future" businesses.

GHBC 2025

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INCUBATION

18.06.2025: Registration Deadline
20.06.2025 - 25.06.2025: Online tests
26.06.2025: Registration & Assessment for Internship Referral at Leading Companies
27.06.2025: Top 50 announcement

02

EARLY TRACTION

28.06.2025: Round 2 topic release
28.06.2025 - 15.07.2025: Specialized workshops
15.07.2025: Submission deadline
22.07.2025: Top 10 announcement

03.1

FINAL ROUND

01.08.2025: Check-in Vietnam
02.08.2025: Hanoi Tour

03.2

FINAL ROUND

03.08.2025: Live Finale

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PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

ALL REGISTERED TEAM
- Referral form for internship opportunities at leading companies
- Receive a Startup and Business Knowledge E-book 
TOP 50
- Participation in 03 specialized workshops led by top experts
- Top 50 Certificate awarded by Startup Vietnam Foundation (SVF)
- Opportunity to join a CV navigation workshop hosted by Ivy League alumni
TOP 10
- 3-day, 2-night free accommodation and meals in Hanoi
- Complimentary sightseeing tour in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Interview offer for internship at Startup Vietnam Foundation (SVF)
- Qualification for the next round of the INNO2GGG “Young Minds for Green Ideas” competition
- Top 10 Certificate awarded by Startup Vietnam Foundation (SVF)

TESTIMONIAL

Our Competitor's Successes

"The HSBC 2024 competition was not only professionally organized with high academic standards but also offered generous support for contestants from afar. Thanks to the dedication of the organizing team and their sponsorship, I found the courage to take my first solo journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. That experience became a pivotal milestone, teaching me to overcome fear, trust myself, and step beyond my comfort zone, a foundation that now lets me stand confidently in Dubai, continuing my journey with a heart full of hope."
KHANH VO
Tert College of Business
Achieved Scholar of 52955$/year
"The business idea I developed during the HSBC 2024 competition was more than just a contest entry, it became the guiding thread of my entire U.S. college application journey. From its beginnings as a simple draft, I refined and brought it to life, eventually achieving meaningful early profits. More than a project, it was a piece of my heart, a testament to the passion and perseverance I chose to pursue. This very passion project opened the door for me to join the Stern School of Business at NYU, where dreams in business are nurtured and set free to soar."
VU ANH NGUYEN
Stern School of Business - New York University
Achieved Berkley Scholar of 66.784$/year
"After months of preparing my U.S. college applications, I was fortunate to receive heartfelt letters from Fordham University, Trinity University, and Tulane University. They admired my HSBC 2024 business idea and highlighted how dedicated mentorship and a practical, methodical approach made it truly resonate. To me, their recognition affirmed that passion and perseverance can open doors to opportunities beyond our greatest hopes."
KATHERINE HOANG
Tulane University
Achieved Global Scholar of 72.141$/year

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Global Highschool Business Competition 2025

“Business and Startup Competition for high school students from all over the world”
Email: globalhbc2025@gmail.com
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