Do you have an idea for a start-up or a new business?
As an MDX student, you are eligible to enter the BIG competition and have the chance to:
Receive support and coaching from business experts
Win thousands of pounds to put towards your business
Showcase your ideas
Barnet’s BIG Idea Entrepreneurial Competition promotes and develops enterprise and entrepreneurship throughout the student population of the Barnet area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your ideas, be coached by business experts and win funding to develop your business.
Up for grabs this year is a cash prize fund of £10,000 as well as a great selection of other business-enhancing prizes on offer, including digital marketing support, business cards and more.
How does it work?
Stage 1: The Elevator Pitch
Applicants have two minutes to pitch their idea. Successful candidates progress to the next round.
Stage 2: The Plan
Contestants are asked to complete a business plan. These will be assessed by judges and three finalists will be chosen.
Stage 3: The Final
Contestants go head-to-head and pitch in front of a live audience and panel of expert judges.
Barnet's BIG Idea: Your chance to win £10,000!
As an MDX student, you are eligible to enter the BIG competition and have the chance to:
Barnet’s BIG Idea Entrepreneurial Competition promotes and develops enterprise and entrepreneurship throughout the student population of the Barnet area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your ideas, be coached by business experts and win funding to develop your business.
Up for grabs this year is a cash prize fund of £10,000 as well as a great selection of other business-enhancing prizes on offer, including digital marketing support, business cards and more.
How does it work?
Stage 1: The Elevator Pitch
Applicants have two minutes to pitch their idea. Successful candidates progress to the next round.
Stage 2: The Plan
Contestants are asked to complete a business plan. These will be assessed by judges and three finalists will be chosen.
Stage 3: The Final
Contestants go head-to-head and pitch in front of a live audience and panel of expert judges.
How to enter
Register at www.mdx.ac.uk/bigidea for the pitching stage
Tuesday 21 January
Slots available from 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, NW4 3FP
Register to pitch at Brent Cross
Wednesday 22 January
Slots available from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Barnet and Southgate College, Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4AZ
Register to pitch at Barnet and Southgate College
Thursday 23 January
Slots available from 11.00am to 2.00pm
Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, NW4 4BT
Register to pitch at Middlesex University
Friday 24 January
Slots available from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
The Stay Club, 16-18 Charcot Road, Colindale, NW9 5WU
Register to pitch at The Stay Club
These are ticketed events and you must register a place to enter.