The Ivy MBA Mind-to-Market Case Challenge brings together science and technology-related organizations and entrepreneurial-minded MBA students for an intense, two-day innovation challenge.

The Ivy College of Business has partnered with the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship to create an exceptional applied learning experience for MBA students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. The live case will be drawn from a tenant in the Iowa State University Research Park, a 220+ acre innovation community and incubator for new and expanding businesses in Ames, Iowa.

All registered teams will be invited to a virtual informational meeting at 12:00 p.m. CT on February 12, 2025. This 30-minute meeting will provide an overview of the competition schedule and logistics, and give team members an opportunity to ask questions.

View tentative schedule

Registration

The registration fee is $200 and is paid at the time of registration. Your registration fee will be applied to your hotel accommodations at the Gateway Hotel. The registration fee is non-refundable.

When you register, you will need to make an account to complete the registration information.

Transportation

Travel to and from the Des Moines airport is the responsibility of each team. Van service will be provided between the hotel and competition facilities while in Ames. See the tentative schedule for more information.

Lodging

Iowa State University has reserved a block of rooms at the Gateway Hotel in Ames at a special group rate. Your $200 registration fee will be applied toward your hotel accommodations. Teams are responsible for reserving their own rooms at the Gateway Hotel and paying the remaining balance. A registration link will be provided to access the special group rate, along with a reservation deadline.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Wilson, director of professional masters student services, at slwilson@iastate.edu.