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Latest Past Events
What Makes an Idea “Big”?: Panel Discussion with Big Ideas Judges
OnlinePre-proposal judges share insights to help you sharpen your Big Ideas! What makes an idea stand out? What are some commonalities they see across the best Big Ideas? What are the common strengths and weaknesses? A panel of our most seasoned judges will answer all these questions and more, with plenty of time for Q&A.
Big Ideas Upskilling Workshop
Grimes Engineering Center, Rosenblum and Greene StudioReceive guidance and feedback on how to effectively craft your Big Ideas pre-proposal. Big Ideas advisors will walk you through every element that is required in your 3-page pre-proposal submission, as well as examples and best practices from past Big Ideas pre-proposals.
Social Innovator Speaker Series: Emeka Ugwu
B120 Blum Hall, UC BerkeleyGet inspired by the Big Ideas network of alumni and experts who have transformed early-stage innovations into impactful social ventures. 2025 Big Ideas Grand Prize Finalist, Emeka Ugwu, Founder of Flourish AI, will be providing the inspiration for this event. Flourish AI is transforming nutrition care for chronic conditions using AI and science. Stick around…