FAQ
Big Idea Grand Island FAQs
When is Big Idea Grand Island 2024?
Big Idea Grand Island is happening on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at The Liederkranz. Social will start at 5:30 PM and pitch night will start at 6:30 PM.
When do idea submissions open and close?
Idea submission will open on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 and close on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at midnight. Click here to submit your idea.
What kind of ideas are accepted?
Business or product ideas for Grand Island (and beyond...eventually). It can be retail-based, technology-driven, a product invention, food service, service-based, etc. The sky is the limit! If you are unsure whether your idea is the right fit or not, please email us.
Who can submit an idea?
Anyone that wants to open their business in the Grand Island area! We encourage students, locals, retirees, and anywhere in between to submit an idea.
We also request that you are 19 years or older to submit an idea. Not 19 or older? If your idea is accepted, we’ll just need your parent/guardian’s permission to submit.
Can I submit an idea that is more community-based?
Yes, you can! However, it is important to think about your role in the project. Ideas that have a clear leader and path are favored in the selection and judging process.
Can I submit more than one idea?
Yes, you can submit more than one idea. However, you can only pitch one idea. So, the preliminary judges will know if two ideas were submitted by one person and know that both ideas are ineligible to move forward. If you have idea that you favor over the other, submit that idea and save the other for next time!
Don't see your question?
If you have a question that you don’t see here, email us. We will add your questions to this page. If you have a question, someone else probably does, too!