The McGill Track

Open to students from all McGill faculties, the McGill Track allows teams to register and compete using the same global case—but within a separate prize pool and judging stream. Following a first-round evaluation, five McGill teams will be selected to present in person at the finals. One will be crowned McGill Champions and invited to showcase their proposal alongside global finalists during the final event weekend. Please note: McGill Track prizes are independent of the global MIPC prize pool. This new track offers McGill students a unique opportunity to develop and present innovative investment strategies in front of Canada’s leading pension funds and asset managers.

What is MIPC?

Each year, hundreds of students from around the world compete in the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), either in-person at McGill University or online, in a Grand Challenge designed to tackle pertinent socio-economic issues. Participants develop innovative portfolio strategies that address the needs of a broad range of stakeholders, putting their financial acumen and problem-solving skills to the test. Teams present their solutions to a panel of industry leaders from Canada’s top pension funds and asset managers, who provide invaluable feedback and bridge the gap between academia and industry. The MIPC continues to serve as a premier platform for fostering the next generation of finance professionals, equipping students with real-world insights and connections to advance their careers.

Why Participate?

Gain hands-on experience solving real-world investment challenges
Work on complex investment cases that reflect industry issues, giving you practical, actionable experience.

Network with over 20 leading institutional investors
Connect with top financial professionals and gain valuable insights into investment strategy and market trends.

Access mentorship & recruitment opportunities
Receive guidance from industry experts and explore career opportunities with leading firms.

Compete against top university teams globally
Test your skills against the best student teams, gaining recognition for your strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Prizes

$10,000 CAD total cash prize pool

Final rounds in-person
November 7^th

Judging pools for final rounds

Honorary Presentation for Top Finalist
November 7^th

The final for McGill students will be hosted in person in Montreal and will require their physical presence.

As part of the top prize, the winner of the McGill track will get to present their pitch to the Global Track finals judge panel.