Contest Overview

The BIG Idea Competition is designed by Entrepreneurship@Cornell for Cornell Undergraduates who have a great idea for a for-profit or non-profit enterprise, and are looking to capitalize on it!

The Big Idea Competition is a unique opportunity to submit your innovative idea online, and potentially have an opportunity to pitch it to an active audience of successful entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, faculty, and your peers for cash prizes and valuable connections... and who knows... you might get a little famous in the process!

Not sure where to start? Don't worry — we're here to support you. This website will provide you all of the resources that you will need to be successful! Please take a moment to explore this site to learn more about the contest timeline, judging process, prizes, rules, or to contact us with any questions that you may have. Also be sure to use our handy entrepreneurial resources to support your efforts.