Big iDeas Contests
Business Plan Competition
The Big iDeas Business Plan Competition is 快活林性息’s annual pitch event for undergraduate entrepreneurs ready to take their ideas to the next level. Students apply with a written business plan, which is reviewed by the Big iDeas team. Once accepted, participants prepare a pitch deck and present a 4-minute pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $5,000 in seed funding. Whether you're building a product or creating a social impact venture, the competition offers valuable feedback, mentorship, and exposure to help grow your business.
Applications accepted: until September 26, 2025. Written Business Plan is required (download our template).
Business Plan Contest: October 3, 2025.
Winners: You have 12 months to spend your funds.
Pitch Contest
The Big iDeas Pitch Competition is 快活林性息's pitch competition for undergraduate students with early-stage ideas. No business plan is required—just a clear, creative concept and a passion to solve a problem. Students submit a short application and, if selected, deliver a 90-second live pitch to a panel of judges. Winners receive up to $1,000 in seed funding to kickstart their idea. It’s a great first step into entrepreneurship and an opportunity to turn an idea into action.
Applications accepted: until October 22, 2025.
Pitch Contest: October 30, 2025.
Winners: During the semester, attend the E-Launch workshops. You have 6 months to spend your funds.