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.

Get involved with entrepreneurship

  • ACC InVenture Prize Competition

    Application Due: January 6th, 11:59PM

    Apply for a chance to represent 51²è¹Ý and pitch your business plan at the ACC InVenture Competition in April 2025. 

  • Big iDeas Business Plan Competition

    DATE: February 14, 2025

    Pitch to a panel of business experts for up to $5000 in start-up funds. 4 minute pitch + 2 minute Q&A.

  • Big iDeas Student Marketplace

    DATE: February 14, 2025

    Sell your products or demo your app! All student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs are welcome to come and network with your fellow  entrepreneurs at the Big iDeas Marketplace. 

  • Big iDeas Pitch Contest

    September 2025 TBA (51²è¹Ý Family Weekend)

    Calling all undergraduate student entrepreneurs! Apply for the Big iDeas contest and pitch to win $1000 in seed funds to get your ideas off the ground.

    Application will Open in July 2025

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    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
    • Pitch Practice
    • Canvas & Market Research
    • Prototyping

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    Join a Startup

    Interested in being part of a start-up? Let us know the skills you can bring to our entrepreneurs. Get on the ground floor of something Big.