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Support Big Ideas at UC Berkeley

For twenty years, Big Ideas at UC Berkeley has empowered students to dream big and tackle society’s toughest challenges. From health to climate, education to equity, our students have transformed bold ideas into ventures that are reshaping communities around the world.

What began in 2006 as a campus challenge has grown into a nationally recognized accelerator that has supported more than 10,000 emerging innovators and helped launch over 650 ventures, collectively raising more than $1 billion in follow-on funding.

Donor Circles & Recognition

$200

Big Ideas “Innovator” Circle

  • Donor recognition on the Big Ideas website
  • Access to Big Ideas newsletters, finalist updates, and public events
$2,000

Big Ideas “Catalyst” Circle

All Innovator benefits, plus:

  • Special VIP invitation to the 20th Anniversary Grand Prize Celebration
  • Recognition in the official Grand Prize program
  • Opportunity to serve as a Big Ideas judge
$10,000

Big Ideas “Impact Leader” Circle

All Catalyst benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to a private reception with campus leaders and student innovators
  • Opportunity to present a Big Ideas award at the Grand Prize Celebration
  • Recognition in 20th Anniversary promotional materials
20th Anniversary $20,000

Big Ideas “20th Anniversary Founders” Circle

All Impact Leader benefits, plus:

  • Speaking opportunity at a signature campus event
  • Lunch with Big Ideas faculty leadership
  • Opportunity to sponsor a prize track in the Big Ideas Contest