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2026 Regional Challenge Case - Mesa Quantum
The 2026 Anderson School of Management’s Global Scaling Challenge Regional Qualifier presents Mesa Quantum, a fast-growing quantum sensing company tackling one of the most critical vulnerabilities in modern infrastructure: what happens when GPS goes down.
Founded by Dr. Sristy Agrawal, CEO, and Dr. Wale Lawal, CTO (Co-founders), Mesa Quantum is developing chip-scale quantum sensors designed to provide ultra-precise timing and navigation without relying solely on GPS. As global GPS jamming incidents surge, the need for resilient, secure timing infrastructure has never been greater. Mesa Quantum’s mission is clear and ambitious: translate breakthrough physics into scalable, manufacturable, revenue-generating products.
Headquartered in the Colorado–New Mexico quantum corridor, Mesa Quantum is advancing semiconductor-based sensing technologies in collaboration with national labs and university partners. Their long-term vision extends beyond sensing into broader quantum computing and networking applications, with aspirations to become the first quantum company to reach $1B in customer revenue.
As part of the Anderson School of Management’s Global Scaling Challenge 2026, 65 university teams from across the globe will step into the role of growth strategists, pressure-testing Mesa Quantum’s commercialization roadmap and crafting data-driven strategies to accelerate manufacturing, partnerships, supply chains, and international market expansion across national security, IoT, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Teams will first compete in one of four Regional Challenges, each featuring cash awards and live judging panels. The top performers will advance to the Global Scaling Challenge Finals on April 3rd, where they will face an entirely new case and compete for additional prizes on the global stage.
2025 Main Event Case - Hoonify Technologies
The 2025 Global Scaling Challenge Main Event presents Hoonify Technologies Inc., a groundbreaking company revolutionizing access to supercomputing power. Out of the 46 teams that competed in the Regional Qualifiers, 20 have advanced to the Main Event, where they will analyze Hoonify’s business model and develop strategies to help scale its operations.
Founded in 2021 by a team of advanced computing experts, Hoonify Technologies is on a mission to democratize supercomputing. Their flagship product, Turbo OS, enables researchers, scientists, and engineers to harness high-performance computing using the hardware they already own—eliminating the barriers of cost and complexity that have traditionally limited access to supercomputing.
Under the leadership of CEO Andrew Clark, Hoonify is expanding into nuclear energy research, seeking to identify funded organizations that require accelerated computing capabilities. The company is also looking for strategic distribution partners and exploring new industries where their technology can provide a competitive advantage, such as defense, construction, oil, and resource exploration.
Through GSC 2025, the final 20 student teams will tackle the challenge of scaling Hoonify’s impact, identifying potential partnerships, new market opportunities, and innovative strategies to grow its supercomputing platform. This case represents not just a business challenge, but a real-world opportunity to shape the future of accessible, high-performance computing.
2025 Regional Challenge Case - Nexus Health
The 2025 Global Scaling Challenge Regional Qualifier presents Nexus Health, an innovative New Mexico-based healthcare practice redefining how medical care is delivered. This year, 46 student teams from around the world will analyze Nexus Health's business model and develop strategies to help scale its operations.
Founded in 2022, Nexus Health was created by a group of independent medical providers to offer affordable, high-quality outpatient care. Under the leadership of Dr. Scott Herbert, President of Nexus Health, the organization provides a physician-owned, patient-focused alternative to traditional hospital systems. Their model eliminates excessive facility fees, enhances provider autonomy, and delivers value-based care -- a growing movement aimed at improving health outcomes while reducing costs.
Through GSC 2025, student teams will take on the challenge of expanding Nexus Health's impact, exploring opportunities for growth, payer contracts, and market expansion. This case represents not just a business challenge, but a real-world opportunity to shape the future of scalable, cost-effective healthcare solutions.
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