Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Annual Global Case Challenge 2019 for social impact students

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

This year, Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Global Challenge is getting bigger and better than ever before. The competition will intensify with top schools battling it out in the global finale at London.

The RB Global Challenge seeks to empower positive ideas that can change the world. #Freedomtosucceed.

 

The global challenge was initiated in 2017 by this global FMCG brand as a way to discover the world’s brightest and youngest minds whose leading-edge ideas can create significant social impact through any of its brand portfolio – such as Dettol, Harpic, Mortein, Jik, Airwick, Gaviscon, Nurofen, Strepsils and Durex.

RB believe that every business has a responsibility towards the social framework it operates within. This helps us stand out as a Business with Purpose. We want business ideas that are high on social impact, that address critical issues in society, and have the power to bring about positive change.

In line with our purpose, RB Global Challenge looks for pathbreaking and self-sustaining ideas with significant social impact from the brightest students around the world.

Eligibility

Qualified contestants must not be older than 28 years and must be in their final year in university, fresh graduates, or postgraduate students.

Competition Categories

Participants are welcome to enter their ideas for any of the following categories:

  1. Product Innovation (New product),
  2. Product renovation (Existing product)
  3. Service Innovation

The competition which will consist of Regional, National and International Rounds.

Benefits:

RB would be responsible for organizing and paying for the participants’ travel and stay. For international travel for the global finale, you would require relevant documents to be available, such as your passport.



The Challenge

Stage 01

Business Simulation Game
Step into the shoes of an RB General Manager and take the strategic decisions that will help grow your business

Stage 02

Ideation Stage
Made it through the first round? Now, show us your BIG IDEA that addresses an ongoing issue in the Health and Hygeine sectors of your country. Base your idea on Product Innovation, Product Extension or Service Innovation using any RB brand. Your idea must also be financially viable

Stage 03

Business Plan Development
Participants who qualify for the national finale will then design an end-to-end business plan for their idea and present it to the RB leadership

Stage 04

Global Finale
Gear up to face the best minds across multiple countries and prove that your idea has what it takes to win. You will get a chance to present your idea to the RB global leadership

Rules of Participation

  • Form a team of 2-3 members and collectively select your team captain. Once selected, the team composition or captain cannot be changed.
  • Choose a team name. This cannot be changed later.
  • After registration, you will get an invitation for a Business Simulation Game along with a unique ID and password.
  • You must win this game to move to the next round.
  • Once shortlisted, you will be invited to present your idea to a team of evaluators.
  • Winning teams will get to present their ideas to a regional RB team.
  • Regional winners will move on to a national round.
  • Winners of the national round will be named the RB Global Challenge National Champions and will qualify for the international finale





Register now to receive your unique ID and password for the gaming portal.

For More Information:

CLICK HERE TO>>>Visit the Official Webpage of the Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Annual Global Case Challenge 2019

SEE ALSO

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Youth Solidarity Fund 2019/2020 for Innovative Youth Projects

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Development-Related Postgraduate Scholarships 2020/2021 for study in Germany.

Dr.Galus Tarimo
Dr. Galus is a Medical Doctor who is licensed, registered, and allowed to practice medicine as a General Practitioner by the Medical Council of Tanganyika(in Tanzania). A master’s degree student enrolled at Westcliff University-California pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration, a technology enthusiast offering an evidence-based approach to medical treatment with more than 1 year of experience in practicing medicine and participating in public health projects fighting against global major diseases such as HIV/AIDS, MALARIA, TB, COVID-19, maternal and child health through research, social education, and community health programs. Dr. Galus has more than 4 years of experience in Blogging, Copywriting, and Search Engine Optimization (Google SEO) based on healthcare-related articles, financial market analysis, and educational content