Big iDeas
The Big iDeas program hosts pitch competitions and provides training and coaching for entrepreneurial projects. Undergraduate students of any major are welcome to participate. Click here to register for the E-Launch.
Contests
Big iDeas Pitch Contest September 23, 2022
Get your idea off the ground. Pitch for a chance at $1000 of seed money. Show your pilot or prototype at the Demo Day fair in February.
Big iDeas Business Plan Competition (February)
February 2023.
Pitch to a panel of business experts for up to $5000 in start-up funds. 4 minute pitch + 2 minute Q&A. Applications close Feb. 13th at 11:59pm. After twelve months, share your progress at the Demo Day fair.
Demo Day Fair
Current and past Big iDeas winners showcase their innovative prototypes or businesses for the community. Mingle with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, alumni, investors and others. The Big iDeas Business Plan winners are announced at the fair.
Entrepreneurship Training
The Big iDeas E-Launch Series is a FREE series of workshops and guest speakers to guide you in the creation of your idea. Topics include
- Ideation
- Building a Pitch
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Pitch Practice
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Canvas & Market Research
- Prototyping