Advising Appointments

Prospective Big Ideas applicants and current teams are encouraged to schedule a 1-on-1 advising appointment with a Big Ideas advisor. To learn more about the advisors and their areas of expertise, check out the Big Ideas team page. We strongly recommend you sign up in advance to guarantee time with your advisor of choice advisor. Advising hours can be very busy, and fill up as the Contest deadline approaches!

Director, Big Ideas Contest

Services: Big Ideas proposal development & feedback, startup advice, networks, application requirements & general questions.

Marketing Specialist, Big Ideas Contest

Services: Big Ideas proposal development & feedback, storytelling, application requirements & general questions.

Innovation Ambassador, Big Ideas Winner 2024

Services: Big Ideas proposal feedback, application requirements & general questions.

If you can’t make it to any of the pre-scheduled advising appointment times and would like to reserve a time, please email us at bigideas@berkeley.edu and we’ll schedule another time to meet with you!