A case competition that's anything but average! 

In this 2026 edition, you’ll work with how complexity of price formation is shaped by uncertainty, system constraints, and constantly changing dynamics.

At InCommodities, we rethink and challenge the status quo through data, technology, and deep market understanding – and our Case Crunch is built on that exact mindset.

Are you up for the challenge?

This will be like stepping into real trading workflows – not a textbook case.

Over 70 hours, you’ll take on the role of an analyst at InCommodities and work on a data-intensive case focused on machine learning-based forecasting of European electricity spot prices.

Working in teams of two, you’ll:

• Explore large, real-world datasets
• Engineer features and build forecasting models
• Evaluate performance and robustness
• Turn forecasts into actionable insights under realistic market conditions

This is an end-to-end challenge that mirrors how trading decisions are actually made. Forecasts only matter if they can be turned into decisions – and ultimately impact PnL. Trade-offs between accuracy, robustness, and performance are part of the task.

Strong technical skills in coding and modeling will take you far. Strategic thinking about markets, risk, and decision-making will take you further.

Why crunch this case?

InCommodities Case Crunch 2026 offers a hands-on introduction to how advanced analytics, forecasting, and trading logic come together at InCommodities – and what it takes to compete at the forefront of energy trading.

Along the way, you’ll:

• Work on an advanced machine learning and spot price forecasting case
• Learn from people who work with these challenges every day
• Compete with strong peers in a realistic setting
• Connect with industry professionals and InCommodities ambassadors

Who can join?

Case Crunch is designed for students striving for strong analytical and technical skills who want to master coding and machine learning in practice.

Your educational background matter less than your desire to:

• Work with complex data
• Make trade-offs under uncertainty
• Translate models into decisions

You can participate in teams of two. 

We cover all public transportation costs to and from the competition locations in Aarhus, Denmark.

It will be a focused field. A limited number of teams will be selected to enter the competition.

What's at stake? 

The winning team members will take home 15,000 DKK cash prize each.

How to apply?

Submit your contact information, CV and academic transcript (grades) here. Each member must apply individually but note your team member’s full name in the application form.  

The deadline to apply is March 8, 2026 end of day. 

We'll choose a limited number of teams to participate in the Case Crunch and confirmations will be send to the selected teams by March 11, 2026, end of day.