WDI Publishing, part of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan (WDI), along with the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship, is excited to announce the launch of our Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: 2026 Global Case Writing Competition. This competition invites faculty, students, and practitioners to submit original academic case studies that capture the realities of entrepreneurial ventures in fast-growing but challenging environments in emerging markets.
Entrepreneurship in emerging markets drives innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth—yet entrepreneurs often face complex obstacles such as limited access to finance, regulatory hurdles, and infrastructural constraints. This competition seeks to showcase these real-world stories and transform them into valuable teaching resources for business schools worldwide.
WDI Publishing is proud to support a competition aimed at increasing the number of academic business cases available about this very important topic in emerging markets.
Why enter? Winning cases receive cash prizes and will be professionally published and distributed via WDI Publishing.
Please see our Submission Requirements for more information.
Competition Objectives
- Encourage and reward the development and publication of new, relevant academic case studies that focus on entrepreneurship in developing countries.
- Publish teaching materials that will increase student understanding of the unique challenges of creating, implementing and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture in emerging markets.
- Accelerate learning opportunities for students that encourage development of critical thinking for entrepreneurial success in emerging markets.
Prizes
1st Place Award
$5,000
2nd Place Award
$3,000
3rd Place Award
$1,000
WDI Publishing will formally publish and distribute the winning cases.
Who Can Enter?
- Individual students or student teams (graduate or undergraduate) and other professionals may enter, but must enter in collaboration with a faculty member or instructor from an accredited university/college, in the U.S. or internationally.
- Individual faculty/instructors or teams from an accredited university/college (in the U.S. or internationally) may also enter.
Key Dates
- Dec 11, 2025 (10am-11am EST): “How to Write a Case Study: Entreprenuership in Emerging Markets”
REGISTER NOW - Jan 30, 2026: Intent-to-Enter forms due.
- April 13, 2026: Final submission documents due.
- Sept 2026: Public announcement of winners.
Steps to Enter
- Review Submission Requirements, as well as Resources.
- Review Frequently Asked Questions.
- Submit online Intent-to-Enter Form by Jan 30, 2026.
- Submit online Submission Form and final documents by Apr 13, 2026.
Sponsors
Thank you for the support of our sponsors. Learn more about them here.
Contact
For all inquiries, please contact us at info@wdi-publishing.com.