Big Idea Competition
The UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization, a division of the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, is excited to hold its third annual Big Idea Competition this fall. This in-person competition is open to the Rio Grande Valley community at large, including but not limited to all current and former UTRGV students, faculty, and staff. Winners will be determined by a pool of experienced entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Have an idea for a business or product? Want to use it to win up to $1,500?
Applications for the 2023 Big Idea Competition are due October 3!
The Rio Grande Valley community at large is welcome to apply, including but not limited to all UTRGV students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Winners will be determined by a pool of judges comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Student Category Prizes:
- 1st Place Winner: $1,500
- 2nd Place Winner: $750
- 3rd Place Winner: $500
General Category Prizes:
- 1st Place Winner: $1,500
- 2nd Place Winner: $750
- 3rd Place Winner: $500
Special Student Category: Winners each receive $500 and advance to the national competition where they can win up to $10,000.
- Social & Climate Impact
- Health & Life Sciences
- Consumer Products & Services
- General