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

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

Our partners make our mission possible. Together, we are empowering thousands of students across Ireland, equipping them to become catalysts for positive change. By investing in innovative education and industry collaboration, our partners are investing in a better future for all. 

Partnership for Progress

The world and industry are changing at an unprecedented rate. By connecting Education, Industry and Society we aim to empower a generation with transformational skills to tackle the challenges they are inheriting.


Education

We bolster the national curriculum and equip 15-19 year olds with in-demand creative skills, helping them to thrive in any future direction they take.


Industry

We connect all professional sectors and link our youth programmes to the world of work, elevating our national skill base and setting Ireland up for success.


Society

Our hands-on programmes, aligned with the UN SDGs, transform the way young people think, empowering them to create a more sustainable future for everyone.

The Process

The B!G Idea is an initiative that empowers young people to think creatively and solve real-world problems. We connect young people with industry to forge a better future. By delivering real-world learning experiences at scale, and connecting industry and education, we ignite young minds unlocking their full potential.

September

Deep dive into understanding the challenge's impact on their hero.

October

Deep dive into understanding the challenge's impact on their hero.

November

Innovative problem-solving with solutions poised to transform industry and society.

December

Igniting creativity through research, brainstorming, and ideation.

January

Empowerment workshops on growth mindset and resilience to unlock potential.

February

B!G Mentors provide expert advice to supercharge student prototypes.

March

B!G Thinking converges into communicating groundbreaking solutions.

April

Student projects are unveiled to Mentors and showcased to the world.

May

The B!G Showcase celebrates pioneering solutions to local and global challenges.

Partner Impact

7 UN SDG’s Tackled

10,000+ Students Supported

1001+ Mentors since 2021

100% of Students Learned New Skills

96% Gained Confidence

95% of Students Felt More Empowered to Tackle Challenges

94% of Students Value Mentor Feedback

What our partners have to say

Rachael Corcoran

EPAM

Tim Griffiths

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI)

Stacey McGlone

Nostra

Jon Cheung

Unum

Oleksandra Poshtarenko

EPAM

Fiona Darcy

Linesight

Lucy Fitzgerald

MSD Ireland

Why Become a Partner?

Our partner network does more than fund our programmes—they mentor, advocate, and showcase the real-world relevance of creative problem-solving across all sectors. Whether it's boosting employee engagement or driving sustainability, our partnerships ensure shared value, impact, and lots of fun along the way!


Employee Empowerment

B!G Mentor teams are a unique way for your employees to give back while learning new skills that will benefit everyone.


Elevate your ESG and CSR Strategy

Make a meaningful impact on students across Ireland and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.


Lead the Change

As part of our B!G Community, your brand and people can inspire students and drive an era of transformative thinking through dynamic outreach.

“The older ways of doing things are changing and to solve new problems we need new ways of thinking and new ideas and new methodologies. Having a programme like The B!G Idea encouraging young people, I think is exceptionally important and it’s going to lead to great things for the future of the country.”

Neil O'Connor, Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing

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