IACC Long COVID Case Competition

2025 IACC Long Covid Case Competition

UMICH - ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

October 31, 2025 • ROSS BUILDING

701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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About the Event

A student-led initiative at the University of Michigan aiming to raise awareness and drive industry engagement around infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) like Long Covid, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) through real-world business solutions.

POTS Ribbon MCAS Ribbon ME/CFS Ribbon Long COVID Ribbon

400M affected globally, 17M in the United States, yet funding and innovation remain scarce
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5% of U.S. veterans seeking care in the Department of Veteran's Affairs hospital system suffer from Long Covid
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Competition Structure

Demonstrate your Business Acumen

Competitors will be provided with a prompt on IACCs (Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS) three weeks in advance and will present their solutions in-person at the Ross School of Business during the one day event in Ann Arbor.

In addition to driving business solutions for these diseases with high unmet needs, competitors are eligible to recieve the benefits listed below.

Important Dates

  • Applications Open: September 5
  • Applications Close: October 7
  • Teams Announced: October 9
  • Prompt Release: October 10
  • Competitor Fireside Chat: October 13
  • IACC LC Case Competition: October 31

Competitor Benefits

$10,000 in Prizes
Networking Opportunities
Listing in Resume Book
Sponsor Coffee Chats
Make a Difference

Case Competition Events

EXPERT PANEL

Industry experts and medical professionals will share insights on the emerging health crisis of Long Covid and other associated chronic conditions.

NETWORKING

Connect with fellow competitors, sponsors, and industry professionals in dedicated networking sessions throughout the day's events.

SPONSOR(S) PRESENTATION

Our sponsors present on their roles in the US healthcare industry.

PATIENT SPOTLIGHT

See who your hard work impacts! Hear directly from patients affected by Long Covid , POTS, ME/CFS and other associated chronic conditions.

CASE PRESENTATIONS

Leading teams compete to showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of industry leaders.

How to Apply

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Requirements for applying resume upload, four person team, current graduate students

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