UC Davis Big Bang! Competition

The UC Davis Big Bang! Competition is an annual event organized by the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UC Davis. It serves as a forum for innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage ventures, primarily from California-based higher education institutions, to collaborate, develop, and test business ideas. The program provides workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, culminating in a competition where participants compete for cash prizes and in-kind services to help launch or grow their ventures. The funding is awarded as non-dilutive grants and prizes, not equity investments.