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Big IDea Pitch Contest

The BIG IDEA Pitch Contest gives you an opportunity to pitch your business idea to a panel of expert judges. It all starts with a BIG IDEA. We are looking for innovative products and services that solve real problems to satisfy the needs of growing markets. 

BIG IDEA Pitch Contest 2025

Save-the-Date: Wednesday, May 7, 5 to 7 p.m.

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: $5,000
  • 2nd Prize: $4,000
  • 3rd Prize: $3,000

All finalists receive a six-month membership to Innovation DuPage.

Check back for more updates about upcoming informational sessions and when the 2025 application will open.   

2024 BIG IDEA Pitch Contest Winners

  1. Stall-Secure, Naperville North High School
  2. Junk Armor, Wheaton Warrenville South High School
  3. SignAll, Illinois Math and Science Academy


Congratulations to all Big IDea Pitch Contest finalists! 

 

In partnership with Business and Applied Technology Division, Continuing Education and Innovation DuPage.

 

College of DuPage Business and Applied Technology

 

Innovation DuPage

 

Previous Big IDea Pitch Contests