What’s the Big Idea?
The Big Idea Center is Pitt’s hub for student innovation and entrepreneurship. Established in 2018 as part of the Innovation Institute, the Big Idea Center catalyzes innovation and provides experiential opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary for bringing new ideas to life.
Why Should You Care?
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Critical thinking and problem solving are at the heart of innovation, and the Big Idea Center’s programming sharpens those essential life skills. Big Idea Center programs augment students’ personal and professional development regardless of whether they ultimately decide to focus on startups, Fortune 500 companies, social enterprises or academia.
What Can You Expect? As a Pitt student, you will join a diverse, crossdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurship community. You will be challenged to push yourself beyond your perceived limits and achieve more than you think is possible. The Big Idea Center has dedicated entrepreneurs in residence to provide you with individual coaching and mentoring. Through competitions and numerous networking, accelerator, and incubation programs, you will be introduced to industry professionals and investors in the Pittsburgh innovation ecosystem.
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