Big GIG
Big Gig brings Maine entrepreneurs, innovators, and community supporters together for an exciting pitch competition designed to help local ideas grow.
More Than a Pitch
Big Gig gives entrepreneurs more than a stage. It’s an opportunity to share your idea, get valuable feedback, build meaningful connections, and take your next big step.
Since 2012
Building Maine’s entrepreneurship community for over a decade.
PITCH YOUR IDEA
Put your business or idea in front of an engaged audience and local community leaders.
BUILD YOUR NETWORK
Connect with entrepreneurs, innovators, funders, and community members.
WIN FUNDING
Compete for a $500 prize and a chance to advance to the Season Finale.
What Is Big Gig?
Where Big Ideas Meet the People Who Can Help Them Grow
Big Gig is a community-driven pitch competition designed to help entrepreneurs turn promising ideas into real opportunities.
Since 2012, Big Gig has brought entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, community leaders, and supporters together across Maine’s Penobscot River Valley. Each event creates a space where local ideas can be heard, challenged, celebrated, and connected to the people and resources that can help them grow.
Whether you’re ready to pitch, looking to support local entrepreneurs, or simply curious about what’s happening in Maine’s startup community, there’s a place for you at Big Gig.
Big ideas start with a conversation. Big Gig helps take them further.
The Big Gig Experience
Bring Your Idea. Meet Your Community. Make Your Pitch.
Big Gig brings entrepreneurs and the people who support them into the same room. It’s an opportunity to share what you’re building, hear new perspectives, and make connections that can continue long after the event.
Share Your Story
Put your business or idea in the spotlight and show the community what you’re building.
Meet the Right People
Connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, community members, and potential supporters.
Get in the Room
Experience a live pitch event where ideas are shared, questions are asked, and new opportunities can begin.
Take the Next Step
Use the feedback, connections, and momentum from Big Gig to keep moving your business forward.
Want to join? Heres how.
From Idea to Opportunity
01 — Apply to Pitch
Tell us about your business, idea, and what you’re building. Submit your application to be considered for an upcoming Big Gig.
02 — Prepare Your Pitch
If selected, get ready to tell your story. Focus on the problem you’re solving, your solution, and where you want to take your business next.
03 — Take the Stage
Pitch your idea in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. Share your vision, answer questions, and make your case.
04 — Win & Keep Growing
Compete for a prize and the opportunity to advance to the Season Finale for a chance to win additional funding.
Our Sponsors
Blitz 2026 is made possible through the support of organizations committed to strengthening Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.
Presenting Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Reception Sponsor
Community Partner Sponsors
In-Kind Partners
Let’s Take the Next Step Together
Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out today and Lisa will personally connect with you to provide the guidance and support you need.