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Big Idea Columbus
Idea Submission
Big Idea Columbus
Idea Submission
First Name
Last Name
Email (This will be our primary form of communication with you.)
Phone (In the event that we can not get ahold of you by email, please provide your phone number.)
Idea Name
What category does your idea fall under?
Retail
Technology
Service
Product Invention
Food Service / Food Related
Community
Other
Idea Description - Tell us about your idea!
Target Industry - Who are your customers? What industry are you focusing on?
What have you accomplished for your idea thus far?
The Next 6 Months - Whether you win or not, what would you like to accomplish in the next 6 months to move this idea forward?
Innovation & Creativity - What makes your idea innovative?
Why do you want to pursue this idea in Columbus?
Why are you the person to make this happen?
Let us know a little bit about you. Are you a...
College Student
Columbus Resident
Newcomer to Columbus
Other
Contestant submitting idea is 19 years of age or older. If you are under 19, you can still pitch an idea. If your idea is selected, we will just need your parent/guardian's permission.
I hereby agree that I am 19 years of age or older.
I am not above the age of 19.
How did you hear about Big Idea Columbus?
Community Organization (City, Chamber, Economic, Development, etc)
Friend/Family
Professor/College
Coworker
Social Media
Email
Google
Radio/Newspaper
Other
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