The B!G Idea
The B!G Idea
The B!G Idea
The B!G Idea

Thinking
B!G
For Life

The B!G Idea
The B!G Idea
The B!G Idea
The B!G Idea

Welcome to The B!G Idea, where you can unleash your creativity and be supported to find innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

What’s it about?

The B!G Idea is an initiative that empowers you to think creatively and solve real-world problems. You’ll work on projects that tackle local and global challenges like climate change and social inequality, all while connecting with industry mentors who will guide and inspire you. Through hands-on activities and teamwork, you’ll develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, setting you up to think B!G for life.

Skills you’ll learn

Developing Ideas

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Digital Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Leadership

Empathy

Research

Prototyping

Flearning

“I would never have thought I could do something like this before. I'd love to do this again.”

Zoe, Student, Ringsend College

Student Stories

Aisling

St Leo's College, Climate Change

Brandon

Portlaoise College, Mental Health

Aideen

Borris Vocational School Carlow, Hidden Poverty

Jack

St Patrick's Secondary School, Mental Health

Alice

Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon, Climate Change

Demi

Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon, Hidden Poverty

Luke

Tullamore CTC, Mental Health

Emily

Mercy Secondary School, Diversity & Inclusion

Emma

Desmond College, Cost of Living

Prizes


The B!G trophy

Each category winning team gets a bespoke trophy to mark their incredible idea and its potential, judged by mentors across the country.


Vouchers

All winning teams receive vouchers to share. Spend it on developing your project or go B!G - you deserve it for all the amazing brain work!


Accelerator

Teams with high potential ideas are invited to a one-day project accelerator to develop their idea, alongside their amazing mentors!