The Big Bang Competition
Rated Advanced, this UK science and engineering competition is open to eligible secondary students from state-funded schools, home education or community groups. Entrants submit a project online before shortlisting, remote judging and a finalist showcase. The main challenge is carrying out credible work and explaining its purpose, evidence, limitations and impact persuasively to judges.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
11–18
School level
Secondary students (state-funded, home-educated, or community groups in UK)
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Online entry, shortlisting, video-call judging, finalist showcase, awards
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
4 Mar 2026
Competition starts
29 Apr 2026
Competition ends
30 Jun 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Entry deadline: 4 March 2026 at 5pm. Finalists announced 21 April. Video call judging runs 29 April to 7 May. Showcase and awards occur at The Big Bang Fair in June.