Where the classroom meets industry
Our multi-award winning free creative programme has been designed to empower Irish students with the 21st century skills they need to tackle any challenge the future may hold. Developed by educational and industry experts, these students are the next generation of creative talent!
Challenge Champions
Five progressive partners dedicated to driving positive change through youth-led collaboration on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Autodesk
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.
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Mercury Engineering
Mercury build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative.
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MSD
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.
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Nostra
Understanding challenges faced by others is a big part of our business and a cornerstone of The B!G Idea. We are delighted to support an amazing programme giving students an insight in to creating with the end-user in mind.
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RIAI
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.
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Diverse companies and employee teams proudly supporting our young people, their B!G Ideas and the future of innovation.
Amdocs
We help those who build the future to make it amazing. The B!G Idea is empowering the next generation to innovate. Amdocs is proud to support a programme encouraging young people to make their boldest ideas a reality.
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Big Motive
“Every great design begins with an even better story.” – Lorinda Mamo, designer and creative director
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Dolmen
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.
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Each & Other
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!
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EPAM Systems
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. Partnering with The B!G Idea was a no-brainer for us.
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Johnston Shopfitters
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.
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Linesight
As one of the world’s leading consultancies to the construction industry, Linesight is always on the lookout for those innovative and creative solutions that will help make our planet a better place on which to live and work. And who better to support in finding The B!G Idea, than the talented and ingenious minds of the younger generation.
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PA Consulting
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.
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StudioForty9
As one of Ireland’s leading companies in everything e-commerce, we’re passionate about innovative and creative solutions. We’re delighted to be part of The B!G Idea and join up the next generation of critical thinkers to solve the social issues facing Ireland now and in the future.
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Unum
Unum’s Technology Centre in Carlow is known for delivering high impact creative customer-centric solutions at huge scale, The B!G Idea is creating the creative talent pipeline for our future.
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Inspiring third-level institutions contributing to the B!G Ideas of the leaders of tomorrow.
Griffith College
This project is crucially important to prepare learners for the demands of higher education and lifelong learning.
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Munster Technological University
The B!G Idea allows MTU to connect with young people and to better understand their values and learn from their work, engaging with complex challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals and preparing students for the challenges of third level and beyond. We are proud to partner with The B!G Idea team.
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University College Cork
UCC are delighted to support the B!G Idea in changing the world with creative thinking. We are looking forward to connecting with young people and watching as they grow in confidence and develope the problem solving skills required to tackle today’s big issues.
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Partner companies supporting student inclusion with a valuable contribution to our work.
Growth Hub @ SETU
We are thrilled to be part of a programme that teaches creative thinking to our future trailblazers and innovators, and tomorrow’s empathetic leaders.
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Nutritics
Nutritics is all about improving performance and that’s precisely why we’re supporting The B!G Idea in 2023. This programme gives students the opportunity and know-how to improve their world and our future.
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PB Machine Tech
PB Machine Tech are delighted to support The B!G Idea as they introduce innovation, creative thinking and the design process to students!
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Vision Green
At Vision Green we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that everyone faces. By supporting businesses, we aim to create a widespread and lasting impact on the environment and society as a whole. We aim to drive positive change, just like the students of The B!G Idea.
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Voxgig
Voxgig is dedicated to maximising impact and achieving goals, so it’s no surprise that we decided to support The B!G Idea. We can’t wait to see what these students have in store!
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Incredible companies providing mentorship and encouragement for students in 2024.
AirBnB
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million Hosts who have welcomed over 1.5 billions in almost every country across the globe.
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Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. We’re proud to support The B!G Idea, an organisation bringing creative thinking to schools across Ireland.
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FINEOS
FINEOS is a leading provider of core systems for life, accident and health insurers globally. With employees and offices throughout the world, FINEOS continues to work with innovative, progressive insurers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
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Microsoft
Microsoft is supporting the B!G Idea, to help empower and guide secondary-level students bring their BIG innovative ideas to life and create real change in the real world!
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Supporting our work and championing a diverse range of students across the island of Ireland to think B!G in 2024
CEUD
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.
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Creative Ireland
Creative Ireland is delighted to support The B!G Idea, a project that champions innovative thinking and problem solving for our young people. We hope that The B!G Idea will provide a catalyst for innovation that Transition Students will carry through to support their creative lives and future career choices.
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Department of Education
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.
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ESB – Energy for Generations
Since ESB was established in 1927, it has always endeavoured to bring light and energy to the people it serves, allowing individuals and communities to fulfil their potential in every walk of life.
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IDI Institute
The IDI is committed to advancing the value and impact of design both locally and nationally, and working to inspire, support and learn from each other.
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Local Enterprise Office
The Network of Local Enterprise Offices across the country assist entrepreneurs, start-ups and existing small businesses in accessing financial, training and expert mentoring supports. Located in every county in Ireland, we provide the expertise to help small businesses to get off the ground and to work with them to grow and expand.
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McDonald’s Youth Opportunity
The community-focused McDonald’s Youth Opportunity Ireland programme aims to support young people between the ages of 15 and 24 nationally, who are experiencing disadvantages and empower them with the skills, training and mentorship they need to access the employment market.
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RETHINK IRELAND
It’s time to Rethink Ireland. It’s time to back big ideas and sustainable solutions. It’s time to create the inclusive Ireland we all want to be part of. Our vision is an Ireland which is more just, equal and sustainable because of social innovation.
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SEI
We find and support social entrepreneurs on every step of their journey. Our vision is an Ireland where people solve every social problem.
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The Dormant Accounts Fund
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.
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The Ireland Funds
The Ireland Funds’ vision is of peace, equality and opportunity across the island of Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide.
The Irish Youth Foundation
The Irish Youth Foundation is a registered charity supporting a wide range of outstanding projects and organisations across the country, working closely with Ireland’s dedicated youth workers and project leaders to help give Ireland’s underrepresented young people the tools needed to reach their full potential in life.
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Ulster University
Ulster University’s Teaching & Research has embedded design and creativity across diverse industry sectors. We are believers that The B!G Idea can empower our young people in the same way, across Ireland.
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