Our Academic Categories
ACE case cracks are divided into the following groupings. Click on each grouping to see which categories are available.
For more information about which categories will be featured at the national competition, we invite you to visit ACE Canada’s Competitive Categories.
Ad Campaign Challenge (ADC)
Competitors will have an opportunity to stretch their creativity in teams of 1-3 members by strategically constructing a campaign for one of our sponsoring partner’s clients through a real-life simulation of the advertising industry (also touches on entrepreneurship and marketing).
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Provides competitors in this special event with the opportunity to offer ground breaking solutions through research and strategy. The Challenge may include developing business plans, improving outdated strategies, or taking a product to new heights.
Start-Up Pitch Competition (SEED)
Competitors who have an established business/early stage startup may pitch an existing venture or a business idea for funding. There is no specific industry required and students can pitch any idea they may have.
Stock Pitch Competition (STCK)
Participants will try their best to pitch a stock or portfolio of stocks that they feel are undervalued and on the rise that will give an investor the best bang for their buck! Judges will come from all avenues of the industry and will have strong knowledge on the market and economic trends. Having a decent understanding of the finance world and being up to date in the recent news is a crucial skill to have in this special category. So needless to say, pitching Apple won’t get you too far in competition.
RBC Insurance Challenge (RBCI) [Nationals Only]
Participants will try their best to provide a solution to a real-world business problem in this exciting and unique special category. Please note that our chapter does not offer this category at our invitational competition but it will be available at the national competition.