Solve real-world challenges set by leading firms. Test your analytical thinking, strategic reasoning, and presentation skills under pressure.
ORA Competitions bring together the best student talent to solve genuine business challenges from the real assets sector. Each competition is designed with an industry partner, featuring real data, real constraints, and real deliverables.
Competitions develop skills that matter — financial modelling, market analysis, strategic thinking, teamwork, and high-stakes presentation. Winners gain recognition, prizes, and often direct access to industry opportunities.
Case released by partner
48-hour deep dive
Model & recommendation
Pitch to judging panel
Prize & recognition
Genuine business problems from industry partners — not textbook exercises.
Teams formed across universities — building networks and diverse perspectives.
Senior professionals from leading firms evaluate presentations and provide feedback.
Cash prizes, networking opportunities, and fast-track access to partner firms.
Teams analysed the viability of mixed-use development opportunities within the Cambridge life sciences corridor. The winning team presented a phased development strategy that balanced yield optimisation with sustainability targets and planning constraints.
Partner with ORA to set a case competition. Your firm provides a real business challenge; we organise the event, recruit top cross-university talent, and deliver impressive outputs.