Big Ideas Contest
Overview
Big Ideas Contest is a year-long university-based innovation contest and accelerator program at the University of California, Berkeley that provides seed funding, mentorship, and resources to student-led teams with solutions to pressing social challenges.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarbonSustain | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Sanergy | May 2013 | Grant | - |
| Pezzy Pets | May 2018 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Birth By Us | Apr 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Calyx Labs | - | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Big Ideas Contest based?
Big Ideas Contest is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was Big Ideas Contest founded?
Big Ideas Contest was founded in 2006.
How many portfolio companies does Big Ideas Contest have?
Big Ideas Contest has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Big Ideas Contest's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CarbonSustain, Sanergy, Pezzy Pets, Birth By Us, Calyx Labs.
What was Big Ideas Contest's most recent investment shown here?
Big Ideas Contest's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CarbonSustain in 2024.
What sectors does Big Ideas Contest focus on?
Big Ideas Contest focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Big Ideas Contest focus on?
Big Ideas Contest typically invests at the MultiStage stage.