Calendar & Deadlines
Events & Competitions
RSVP for upcoming founder firesides, technical workshops, and pitch competition prize tracks.
Flagship Pitch Competitions
Non-dilutive cash awards and validation for UC Davis student ventures.
Poster Pitch Series
Up to $500 Micro-Grants
Little Bang! Poster Competitions
Entry-level pitch contest. Students present early venture concepts on a poster to judges with no formal business plan required.
Format: 3-Minute in-person poster walkaround
Eligibility: Open to all UC Davis undergraduate & graduate students
Annual Flagship Contest
$100k+ Total Cash Pool
Big Bang! Business Competition
University-wide multi-round business plan and pitch competition with specialized sector tracks (CleanTech, Health, Social Impact).
Special Tracks: CleanTech ($10k), Food & Ag ($10k), Health ($10k)
Finals: Annual Spring Pitch Showcase at Gallagher Hall
Live Schedule & Sync