Global Scaling Challenge

UNM Anderson School of Management Global Scaling Challenge

It's Real. It's Live. It's Global.

Global university teams collaborate on a live scaling case featuring a New Mexico company, bringing international perspectives to real growth challenges and competing for $40,000+ in awards.

2026 Global Scaling Challenge Results

The 6th Annual Global Scaling Challenge brought together top university teams from around the world to compete on a live scaling case. From over 60 global teams, the top performers advanced to the Global Scaling Challenge Finals.

Top 10 Finalists (Global Rankings)

Gold Medal

Menlo College

Silver Medal

Johannes Kepler University | Team 4

Bronze Medal

Rotterdam School of Management | Stella

Place	Organization
Fourth	Florida Institute of Technology (US)
Fifth	Plaksha University (India)
Sixth	University of Gothenburg (Sweden)
Seventh	Johannes Kepler University \| Team 3
Eighth	Princess Sumaya University for Technology \| Auralis (Jordan)
Ninth	Youngstown State University (US)
10th	Florida Atlantic University (US)

New Mexico Regional Challenge Winner

Northern New Mexico College | Team North/Tierney

Americas Regional Challenge Winner

Menlo College

Asia and Oceania Regional Challenge Winner

Punjab Engineering College | Team PEC

Europe and Africa Regional Challenge Winner (Tie)

Johannes Kepler University | Team 3

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology

Recognition & Archive

These results are maintained as part of the official Global Scaling Challenge record and serve as a permanent recognition of top performing teams.

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