UC Davis Undergraduates Take Top Prize at Big Bang! Business Competition
From AI-powered manufacturing solutions and livestock health tech to agricultural genomics and life-saving medical devices, this year's Big Bang! Business Competition at UC Davis showcased the next generation of innovators tackling real-world challenges.
After months of preparation, workshops and mentorship, finalists pitched their ventures before a panel of judges for a share of nearly $100,000 in prize money and startup support. The competition recognized outstanding teams across multiple sectors, including agriculture, animal health, healthcare, education, sustainability, and social impact.
The annual competition brings together students, researchers and innovators from across California. Since 2000, Big Bang! has served as a launchpad for promising entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities and pitch experience to help transform promising ideas into successful ventures.
The Ideas Competition is Open!
What’s an improvement you’d like to see at UC Davis? In your community? In the world?
The Ideas Competition is your chance to be creative, indulge your curiosity, and have fun while tackling real-world challenges. This entry-level competition is open to all UC Davis students and encourages you to share your initial ideas for products, services, or businesses that can solve problems and create positive change.
Whether you're passionate about social impact, self-discovery, or simply want to build your network and explore new possibilities, this is a space to develop a growth mindset and inspire social change.
So think big, be bold, and let your ideas shine!
Submit your idea by October 23.