ERPsim APAC Competition 2026

All you need to know

The road towards the International ERPsim Final!

Get ready to take part in this exhilarating regional ERPsim competition and aim for the sought-after top three positions. The three winning teams of the APAC competition get awarded with the unique opportunity to participate in the ERPsim International Final in June, where the most exceptional teams from around the world will converge to compete for the most prestigious gobal title.

The Game

Teams will play the ERPsim Manufacturing Sustainability Game with Disruptors. Students will apply their business knowledge to make strategic decisions about their virtual company and input their plans to SAP S/4HANA using SAP Fiori.

The competition format adapts based on the number of participating universities to ensure a fair and competitive environment:

Standard format (up to 20 registered teams): A single 4-round game.

Tournament format (over 20 registered eams):

• 21–34 Teams: Two parallel qualifying groups play a 3-round game. The top 6 teams from each group advance to a final 4-round championship game on the same day.
• 35–50 Teams: Three parallel qualifying groups play a 3-round game. The top 4 teams from each group advance to a final 4-round championship game on the same day.

The virtual company with the highest company valuation at the end of the 4-round game is the winner.​

Who can register?

• Membership: Your university must be a member of SAP University Alliances and located in the APAC region.
• Curriculum integration: Eligibility is contingent upon the integration of both the ERPsim game and Business Builders (wherever available) into the institution's teaching curriculum (at least one meaningful pedagogical activity).
• Experience: Teams should have experience with SAP S/4HANA and ERPsim prior to the event. No training is provided on game day, though a practice session is offered one week prior.
• Team Composition: Each university may register one team of 3 to 5 students and 1–2 faculty coaches.

Rules

• Participation: FREE. Registration closes when capaicity (50) is reached.
• Format: 100% Virtual.
• Communication: The main coach is the sole point of contact for logistics.
• Game: Each round consists of 20 virtual days (45 seconds to 1 minute per day).
• Ranking: Teams are ranked based on Company Valuation.
• Qualifying rounds: If parallel groups are required, rankings from the qualifying rounds determine the finalists. Only scores from the Final Championship Game determine the overall winners.
• Ethics: No cheating! All teams must behave ethically. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify teams for unfair play.

Prizes

• Digital badges: Awarded to the top 3 teams, coaches, and all registered participants.
• Global qualification: The top 3 teams from the final standings earn their place in the ERPsim International Final in June.