Michelle Howard, Tutor, Tullamore CTC
Turning classrooms into launchpads: an industry-backed creative innovation experience for Transition Year, LCA and Northern Ireland students, sparking the practical skills and unstoppable confidence tomorrow's changemakers need.
An eight-week creative problem-solving journey, designed with Youthreach and CTC learners in mind, turning real challenges into practical confidence, sharper teamwork and the skills to open doors.
An equitable AI literacy experience designed for Transition Year students, blending hands-on classroom exercises with real industry mentor support to build essential confidence, critical thinking and responsible, future-ready AI skills.
An inclusive, whole-school experience that puts creativity in every teacher's hands, weaving small, powerful practices into the fabric of everyday teaching to help every student feel focused, connected, supported and ready to shine.
A three-month journey equipping future educators with practical creative-thinking tools, shaping confident, inclusive teachers who spark meaningful learning experiences for generations of young people.
We think differently and stay curious to innovate, constantly striving for improvement with agility and fun. Willing to take risks and experiment, we 'flearn' and find a way.
Communication is key. We build strong connections through empathetic listening and clear, respectful interactions, fostering transparency and mutual understanding.
We collaborate to achieve more, by embracing challenges and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone has a voice and helps each other grow.
We demonstrate commitment by taking accountability, holding responsibility and always doing what we say we are going to do.
Creativity is the currency of our future generations. The B!G Idea is an incredible initiative to help encourage innovative thinking in today’s youth.
Unum Ireland is thrilled to continue our partnership with The B!G Idea! We are passionately committed to supporting initiatives that create a meaningful impact in our communities. The B!G Idea is incredibly important to us as it inspires young people to realise that creativity and innovation are for everyone and can be applied in countless […]
As one of Ireland’s leading healthcare companies, we are passionate about ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We are very proud to support The B!G Idea and the next generation of creative inventors and innovators who will shape Ireland’s future.
The Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF) is used to benefit the public, funding measures that address economic, social or educational disadvantage; or support persons with a disability.
We find and support social entrepreneurs on every step of their journey. Our vision is an Ireland where people solve every social problem.
The Department of Education’s mission to facilitate children and young people, through learning, to achieve their full potential and contribute to Ireland’s social, economic and cultural development.
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at the National Disability Authority is delighted to collaborate on promoting Universal Design in the development of The B!G Idea programme for students in Ireland.
The B!G Idea allows MTU to connect with young people engaging with complex challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals and prepare students for the challenges of third level and beyond.
Equipping the next generation of students with problem-solving skills to tackle complex global issues like climate change and hidden poverty is exactly what Ireland and the technology industry needs right now. Sustainability is a huge issue and one that we are passionate about in EPAM. We are delighted to partner with the B!G Idea for […]
Johnston Shopfitters are proud to support an all-Ireland organisation such as The B!G Idea, bringing innovation and creativity directly into the classroom where it can flourish.
Dolmen are an award-winning product design + R&D agency specialising in breakthrough product innovation. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands to create transformative product portfolio pipelines.
The B!G Idea – unleashing the creative brilliance of our children to help make the world a better place. Now that’s an initiative to support wholeheartedly!
Empowering the next generation to engage more actively with issues affecting the built environment is a key objective of the RIAI. The B!G Idea is a programme which aims to tackle challenges through creativity, and the RIAI is delighted to announce its ongoing partnership with the programme.
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. From greener buildings to smarter products to mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all.
The Generation Green Community fund is designed to empower local communities to take an active role in the Green Transition – a collective shift toward greener, more sustainable living.
BITA is the Business International Trading Alliance. The Business International Trading Alliance (BITA) is a dynamic non-profit networking group connecting businesses across the UK, Ireland, and globally. We host events, foster partnerships, and match buyers with suppliers to drive collective success.
Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. We are helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.
At Deloitte Ireland, we see the world not just as it is, but as it could be Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. To set high standards of excellence and achieve them. To help our clients realise their ambitions.
We empower the world. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size – from new startups to public companies – use our software to accept payments and manage their businesses online.
SERI is a representative body for social enterprise in the Republic of Ireland. Led by practitioners. We’re dedicated to building a world-class ecosystem for social enterprises across Ireland.
