Do you have an idea that could make a positive social impact?  

Big Ideas is a yearlong innovation contest that provides up to $20K in seed funding, resources, mentorship and recognition to student-led social ventures, and is open to students at all 10 UC campuses. This is your chance to access resources and guidance on fleshing out an idea to make things better - what do you have to lose? 

Not sure where to start? Come to one of our upcoming Big Ideas information sessions (RSVP with Catherine Scanlon(cscanlon@ucsb.edu):

- Oct 23rd from 6-7:30PM in 2320 Girvetz Hall: Big Ideas - The Basics

- Oct 29th from 7-8PM in 2320 Girvetz Hall: Big Ideas - Finding a Team

You can also meet with a Big Ideas Innovation Ambassador one-on-one during weekly office hours to discuss your preliminary ideasor any questions you have. Chat with Catherine Scanlon (cscanlon@ucsb.edu) on Thursdays (9-10:45AM) in 2316 Girvetz Hall, or Will Howard (whoward@ucsb.edu) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-2PM in the Transfer Center. 

Hope to see you soon!