Big Idea
Location The Grand Theater - Free Admission
316 W 3rd Street- Downtown Grand Island
Social Hour @ 5:30p | Pitches Start @ 6:30p
About Big Idea
It's like Shark Tank – kind of.
There’s an idea. There’s a panel of “sharks”. There’s also an audience, access to resources, and money.
Big Idea is our version of Shark Tank. Ideas are submitted in advance, narrowed down to a group of finalists, and ideas are pitched LIVE in front of an audience and panel of judges. Pitches must be 2 minutes or less. Each pitch is followed by a Q&A.
Top ideas will win access and discounts to key resources, business coaching and planning services, and startup money to launch their business in Grand Island! Our panel of judges determines the top 5 and popular vote (yes, the audience) determines who takes home the top 3 cash prizes!
The Basics
1st Place $10,000 Prize
2nd Place $2,000 Prize
3rd Place $500 Prize
Marketing Sponsor
Community Sponsor
Venue & Professional Partner Sponsor
Professional Partners
Coordinating Sponsor
Big Idea Grand Island is made possible by:
For inquiries:
Alyssa & April
CCC Entrepreneurship Center
308-398-7425
Becky & Mary
GIAEDC
308-381-7500