Bangkok Business Challenge 2026 – Asia’s Premier Global Startup Competition

The Bangkok Business Challenge (BBC) 2026 is one of Asia’s longest‑running global student startup competitions, inviting teams from undergraduate and postgraduate programs around the world to showcase innovation‑driven business ventures and compete for prestigious awards and significant prizes.

Organised by the Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand — a globally accredited business school affiliated with Chulalongkorn University — the event attracts creative student entrepreneurs who want to build scalable ventures that address real‑world economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Key Dates & Format 2026

The 2026 competition unfolds over several stages:

• Online Registration: Early February to 15 March 2026
• Top 20 Announcement: End of March 2026
• Written Business Plan Submission: Early May 2026
• Live Pitch & Coaching Rounds: Mid‑May 2026
• Semi‑final and Play‑off Rounds: Late May 2026
• Final & Sustainability Round: Final weekend of May 2026

Top teams are selected based on business plans, pitch decks, and live presentations, progressing through coaching, semi‑final, play‑off, and final rounds judged by investors and business leaders.

 Who Can Compete?

The challenge is open to students from any academic discipline — not limited to business majors — and encourages teams that:
Include 2–5 current undergraduate or postgraduate students
Represent diverse institutions and backgrounds
Have a faculty advisor supporting the team’s participation

Entrants submit venture ideas that demonstrate market readiness, scalability, and impact potential.

 Competition Highlights

• The Bangkok Business Challenge is celebrated for:
• Providing a global platform for cross‑continental collaboration
• Encouraging sustainable, innovation‑led ventures
• Offering coaching and feedback from expert judges
• Connecting students with investors and thought leaders
• Inspiring entrepreneurial confidence and real venture growth

The competition showcases entrepreneurial talent on an international stage and helps participants refine their business models, scale their ideas, and build global networks.

 Why It Matters

Over its decades of history, the Bangkok Business Challenge has encouraged scalable venture creation, promoted international collaboration, and helped bridge the gap between academic research and commercial value. Winners receive not only recognition but also opportunities to further develop their startups with real‑world exposure and potential investor interest.

Whether you’re a student entrepreneur seeking validation or a team ready to launch, the BBC offers a transformative experience and stands out as a beacon for future business leaders and innovators.