The Big Idea Center brings educational programs and resources to Pitt students of all levels who are interested in entrepreneurship learning opportunities.
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
🔥 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 💡💬
🤝 Learn, practice, and grow with other innovators
Open to all Pitt students + postdocs — let’s innovate together!
Learn more about Blitz: https://www.bigidea.pitt.edu/programs/signature-programs/big-idea-blitz/
01/20/2026
👀 It’s coming…
A chance to turn your idea into something real.
Build it. Pitch it. Launch it. 🚀
The Big Idea Competition is calling all Pitt student innovators—no matter your major or experience.
🏆 $25,000 grand prize
🤝 Mentors who’ve been there
🔥 Big ideas welcome
Apply by Feb 15
🔗 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? 💡🌎 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? 💡🌎 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! 💡🌎 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