Big Idea Buffalo County

Big Idea Buffalo County A Shark-Tank-style pitch competition spotlighting bold ideas that drive local impact and inspire transformative change. Kearney, NE area

Big ideas. Big energy. Big impact.Last year’s Big Idea Buffalo County brought the room to life with bold pitches, creati...
04/13/2026

Big ideas. Big energy. Big impact.

Last year’s Big Idea Buffalo County brought the room to life with bold pitches, creative thinking, and a whole lot of community support—and we’re already gearing up to do it all again in 2026.

While October may feel a ways off, now’s the time to start thinking…
Do you have a business idea worth sharing? Or know someone who does?

And for our community champions—keep an eye out 👀
We’ll be opening up sponsorship opportunities soon, and this is your chance to be part of something that fuels local entrepreneurship in a big way.

More details coming soon. For now, enjoy a look back at the moments that made last year unforgettable.

We love to see our logo in the wild! We’re cooking up Big Idea Buffalo County 2026, have you been thinking of Big Ideas ...
03/24/2026

We love to see our logo in the wild!

We’re cooking up Big Idea Buffalo County 2026, have you been thinking of Big Ideas you can submit for this year?!

If you’re at MarkeTech 2026 with GROW Nebraska, come say hi to us at the Entrepreneurship Center at Central Community College booth. 🩵💙

02/23/2026

Heartbroken by this news today 💔 Gunnar was the sweetest boy and his parents are doing so much to make the world a more inclusive place for kiddos with special needs through Gunnar's Place, which was our 2025 Big Idea Winner.

Please keep this family and organization in your thoughts and prayers.

11/10/2025

Good Vibes For The Whole Pack 🐾🐾

photos part 2. Thank you Emily Davidson Photography for your amazing eye! We love partnering with local entrepreneurs ...
11/10/2025

photos part 2.

Thank you Emily Davidson Photography for your amazing eye! We love partnering with local entrepreneurs and artists.

Big Idea Buffalo County 2025📸 Emily Davidson Photography
10/30/2025

Big Idea Buffalo County 2025
📸 Emily Davidson Photography

WOW, what a truly amazing event yesterday. 🤩A huge thank you to everyone who filled the The World Theatre with energy an...
10/23/2025

WOW, what a truly amazing event yesterday. 🤩

A huge thank you to everyone who filled the The World Theatre with energy and support for our local dreamers and doers.

👏 Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
🥇 1st Place: Gunnar's Place
🥈 2nd Place: Renegade Removal
🥉 3rd Place: The Social Cart, The Gathering Kind

We’re so proud of EVERY finalist who took the stage and bravely shared their big idea. Your passion is what keeps Buffalo County’s entrepreneurial spirit alive.

To our sponsors, judges, partners, and community members—thank you for believing in local innovation and helping make this year’s event unforgettable.

More pictures and updates to follow, but for now, let’s keep building, dreaming, and growing… together. 💡💙

Still time to enter into Big Idea UNK if you’re a student!
10/22/2025

Still time to enter into Big Idea UNK if you’re a student!

We are working hard on the final details. 👀🦬See YOU on Wednesday! 💡
10/20/2025

We are working hard on the final details. 👀🦬

See YOU on Wednesday! 💡

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2318 Central Ave
Kearney, NE
68847

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