ROCA 2023

Welcome to Canada’s Capital!

Building on the success of the previous year, ROCA was held in-person in North America for the first time in 2023.  A total of 16 universities from 10 different countries travelled to Ottawa, where they had an opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and business community of Canada’s capital.

The competition kicked off with an Opening Ceremony on Sunday, October 22 and wrapped up with a Gala Banquet on Friday, October 27.  Matches were held in the Nicol Building, new home to the Sprott School of Business.  Wilfrid Laurier University took home gold thanks to an impressive final presentation.

Case Companies

  • Round 1 (Monday): Plantaform: A Growing Business [download case]
  • Round 2 (Tuesday): Stinis: A Box of Value [download case]
  • Round 3 (Wednesday): Avia Aerospace: Preparing for Takeoff [download case]
  • Finals (Friday): Zibi: Building a Sustainable Community [download case]

Participating Teams

Competition Results

  1. Wilfrid Laurier University
  2. HEC Montréal
  3. Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

Most Spirited Team: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Best Individual Presenters: Alice Gravel-Chouinard (HEC Montréal) and Sanjay Kiru (Carleton)

Pre-departure Guide 2023

Program Booklet 2023

Organizing Committee 2023


2023 Sponsors

Cultural/Social Day Sponsor

Volunteer Ambassador Program Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor