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The Big Bang Competition (UK Young Scientists & Engineers)

Open to UK young people aged 11-18, entrants submit a science/engineering/technology project individually or as a team. Finalists go through video-call judging, with select projects showcased at The Big Bang Fair and overall winners crowned UK Young Scientist/Engineer/Technologist of the Year.

Official application Source

Interest areas

Science Engineering Technology STEM Research Innovation

Who it is for

  • Aged 11-18 in UK state-funded secondary education, home-educated, or in a community group
  • Enter individually or as a team
  • UK-based participants only

What students gain

  • Cash prizes (£1,000 per overall winner)
  • Showcase at The Big Bang Fair
  • National titles

Application steps

  1. Build a STEM project
  2. Submit online before the early-March deadline
  3. If a finalist, take part in video-call judging and the showcase