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The University of Texas at Dallas’ Big Idea Competition (BIC) is one of the most celebrated events of entrepreneurship in North Texas. Hosted annually by the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the BIC brings the best undergraduate and graduate students together from all disciplines, to pitch the most innovative startups and ideas in front of their peers and a panel of esteemed judges for cash and scholarship awards.

This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Special Guest Judges

  • Lynn McBee, CEO of Young Women’s Prep Network
  • Herb Weitzman, Executive Chairman of Weitzman
  • Kevin Lavelle, Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main
  • John Olajide BS’04, Founder and CEO of Axxess
  • Michael Gorton MS’88, 14x serial entrepreneur, pioneer in telemedicine & digital health

Arts and Technology Lecture Hall (ATC 1.102)

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Anricka Ziller
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UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.

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