How it Works

Starting this fall, you will have the opportunity to submit your idea on www.NextBrightIdea.com. You can submit a video or a few paragraphs explaining why you have the Next Bright Idea directly to the site.

If you are under 18, you must have parental approval before adding your idea.

When the official dates are announced and the competition closes, the judges will begin reviewing all submissions for Creativity of idea, Viability of idea, Scalability of idea, Benefit to the Greater Lansing region and Presentation skills.   

The Top 5 Finalists  will be notified of their invitation to participate in the Next Bright Idea presentation event.

On pitch night, 5 finalists will be required to present their ideas to a panel of judges. The presentation cannot exceed 3 minutes each. The judges will deliberate and announce the 1st and 2nd place winners. The winners will all receive prizes. The 5 finalists will be invited to attend the Next Bright Idea College event the following evening where they will be recognized.