Zingale Big Idea Competition
The Zingale Big Idea Competition focuses on seed-level new business ideas. The Annual Competition will award a whopping total of $40,000 in prize money among the student winners. This contest emulates the experiences seen on the popular CNBC broadcast, Shark Tank, but with a heart. Unlike Shark Tank, the Zingale Big Idea distinguished panel of judges do more than evaluate business models – they offer constructive feedback, coaching and encouragement.
The next Big Idea Competition will be held on April 10-11, 2026.
Big Idea Competition
Take a look at some of the previous competitors.
Previous Winners
2024 Competition
2023 Competition
2023 Winners | Meet the 2023 Judges
2022 Competition
2022 Winners | Meet the 2022 Judges
2021 Competition
2021 Winners | Meet the 2021 Judges
