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UC Berkeley Big Ideas Contest — $20,000 Grand Prize
Reward
$20,000
UC Berkeley's Big Ideas Contest is an annual innovation competition supporting early-stage student ventures with social impact. The grand prize is $20,000 plus the 'Biggie' trophy, with additional category awards.
Reward
$20,000
Category
University Competitions
Location
California
Deadline
Annual (fall entry)
Eligibility
Limited to enrolled students (and sometimes recent alumni or faculty) of the qualifying school or program, typically in California. Some programs also accept in-state high-school or college students.
Source
Official Source ↗
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