The Big Bang Competition

Name: The Big Bang Competition
Start: 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 11 - 18

School level: Secondary students (state-funded, home-educated, or community groups in UK)

Competition stages: Online entry, shortlisting, video-call judging, finalist showcase, awards

Registration method: Individual Allowed

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 4 Mar 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 29 Apr 2026

Competition date end: 30 Jun 2026

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Competition Evaluation

Approved CompeteMap evaluation based on source-backed competition attributes.

Suitable level: Advanced Level

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Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Standard complete task or submission

Preparation: Substantial preparation

Selection process: National selection

Why this level

4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 11 Jun 2026

Our Take

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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.

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 2 Jul 2026

Verification status: Verified

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Why this listing is included

Deadline is 4 March 2026 at 5pm.
Finalists announced on 21 April 2026.
Video call judging between 29 April and 7 May 2026.
Competition is free and open to eligible UK young people aged 11-18.
Entries are submitted online and only one project per entrant is allowed.

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Age 11-18

Registration closed

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025 · Competition: 25 Mar 2026

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