The Big Bang Competition
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition aims to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and provide them with the opportunity to build their skills and confidence in project-based work.
The Big Bang Competition is open for entries until Friday 12 March 2027 at 4pm.
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Inspire a love of STEM
The Big Bang Competition helps teachers support their students to:
build confidence and teamwork skills
solve problems and consider local issues
get expert feedback – every project receives feedback from a STEM professional working in a related field
celebrate and share their work nationally
Who can take part
The Big Bang Competition is open to young people in the UK aged 11 to 18 in state-funded secondary education, who are home educated or who enter as part of a community group. Competitors can only enter one project, either on their own or as part of a team.
Young people can re-enter projects into The Big Bang Competition and can enter projects they have submitted into other STEM competitions.
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EUK Education brings together everything we do for schools, teachers, careers leaders and young people. From curriculum-linked programmes and engaging resources to motivating case studies and accessible funding, it helps schools access quality STEM careers inspiration for their students.
