Big Idea Challenge Registration Day

Have a promising idea that is ready to take shape? The Big Idea Challenge is your entry point into innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. The Challenge is a fast-paced, high-impact elevator pitch competition designed for early-stage concepts and emerging founders ready to take the next step. Held each fall, this campus-wide program invites undergraduate and graduate students, along with postDocs and UPMC residents, from all disciplines to refine and deliver a compelling elevator pitch that clearly communicates the problem, solution, and value behind their idea. Whether you’ve begun exploring your concept or started building momentum, this is your chance to sharpen your vision and bring it forward. Sunday, September 27 @ 11:59 P.M. – Application DeadlineMonday, October 5 (email) – Notification of Acceptance to Virtual Presentation RoundWednesday, October 7, 6:00-7:30 P.M. (Zoom) – Team Information SessionFriday, October 30, Pitch times to be scheduled with teams at a later date (Zoom) – Virtual Presentation Round and Q&AFriday, November 13, Afternoon, Time TBD (Big Idea Center, 3601 Forbes Ave.) – Live Final Round and Award Presentation