This year’s Big Ideas Contest has launched! We are excited to support the game-changing innovations students develop this year.
The Big Ideas program is open to UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students in any major or discipline. All applicants need is an idea to solve one of the world’s pressing social issues, whether it’s improving access to quality healthcare, eliminating plastic waste affecting California’s coast or designing sustainable energy solutions across the globe. Our team is here to help you by providing mentorship, training, networks and funding to turn your idea into real-world impact.
Applicants must submit a 3-4 page pre-proposal by November 20, 2024.
Do you have questions or want to discuss your Big Idea? DM us on Instagram @bigideascontest or schedule 1:1 advising appointment.
Join us at these upcoming Big Ideas events:
* Sept. 16 | Big Ideas/SCET Mixer
* Sept. 19 | Social Innovator Speaker Series: Kaloum Bankhi
* Sept. 25 | Upskilling Workshop: Identifying Problems via Systems Mapping