The Big Idea Center

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The Big Idea Center brings educational programs and resources to Pitt students of all levels who are interested in entrepreneurship learning opportunities.

Photos from The Big Idea Center's post 03/23/2026

University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering students are taking their innovative fertility device to the ACC InVenture Prize Competition!

Read more:
https://lnkd.in/eQcaWRFj

Shoutout to the whole team:
Colby Shores
Ashlyn Odenwald
Sydney Barber
Ishan Patel
Lyric Zimmermann
Arshia Cyrus Shams

03/02/2026

Kicking off tomorrow!

Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM in Mervis Hall, Room B75

$500 cash pool sponsored by BL Companies - $300 for 1st, $150 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd

- Open to all majors and experience levels

- First session focuses on elevator pitches and team formation

Signup here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedq5wk9FMWiLg4u4OO6tiM8BgHbfupo7Wm0TEYhU0EnT2HQA/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnsVVeLmXwYn-yVP-qIcsbw1dYShXf0UM98XqvBrVnUP9FaFh_WzVSR7lAyr4_aem_2NcQIb0HvxNZilPWH8KfPQ

01/21/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ Working on an idea from a class or developing your own project?

Big Idea Blitz gives you the tools, mentors, and experience to level up fast ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿค Learn, practice, and grow with other innovators

Open to all Pitt students + postdocs โ€” letโ€™s innovate together!

Learn more about Blitz: https://www.bigidea.pitt.edu/programs/signature-programs/big-idea-blitz/

01/20/2026
01/20/2026

๐Ÿ‘€ Itโ€™s comingโ€ฆ
A chance to turn your idea into something real.

Build it. Pitch it. Launch it. ๐Ÿš€
The Big Idea Competition is calling all Pitt student innovatorsโ€”no matter your major or experience.
๐Ÿ† $25,000 grand prize
๐Ÿค Mentors whoโ€™ve been there
๐Ÿ”ฅ Big ideas welcome
Apply by Feb 15

๐Ÿ”— bigidea.pitt.edu

07/01/2025

Ready to step out and plug into innovation & entrepreneurship opportunities in the 412, across the nation, and/or around the world? ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒŽ We've curated a list of notable events, programs, and competitions happening in Pittsburgh and beyond for you to check out and get involved in! Updated every week, this resource brings you the *freshest* opportunities to take advantage of as a budding innovator & entrepreneur!

Access our External Opportunities Portal to view our comprehensive list of curated opportunities: https://hubs.li/Q03kJtmh0

06/17/2025

Looking to explore innovation & entrepreneurship on a regional, national, and/or global level? ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒŽ Check out these upcoming innovation and entrepreneurship events, programs, and competitions happening in Pittsburgh and beyond!

Access our External Opportunities Portal to view our comprehensive list of curated opportunities: https://hubs.li/Q03kJN5J0

06/03/2025

Take your innovative and entrepreneurial potential to Pittsburgh and beyond! ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒŽ Don't know where to start? No worries! We've curated a comprehensive list of upcoming innovation and entrepreneurship events, programs, and competitions in the region, across the nation, and around the world for you to explore and get involved in!

Access our External Opportunities Portal to view upcoming opportunities: https://hubs.li/Q03kJmvz0

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