Have you an idea that will have positive social impact?

Tell MTU about it and be in with a chance to win prizes!

MTU’s Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence are delighted to announce the launch of a new competition – The Next Big Change. The competition is open to all MTU students and all students from the College Progression Scheme.

The Next Big Change is to inspire students to think about the next big idea which aims to improve individual’s lives, communities, the environment, our region and /or the world! The idea could, for example, be a new or significantly improved:

  • Technology
  • Product
  • Service
  • Market

The idea should address at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications welcome from individuals or teams to a maximum of four.

Finalists will be chosen from all entries and prizes will be awarded for the following:

Best Idea – €300 and two runner-up prizes of €150 each

 Greatest Impact – €200 and two runner- up prizes of €100 each

Further details and the application form are available on our website at https://hincks.cit.ie/next-big-change

Closing date for applications is 20.03.23. Queries to HincksCentre@mtu.ie

The Next Big Change is run by MTU’s Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence and the School of Business in association with MTU’s Innovation & Enterprise Month.