The Business Innovation Zone has partnered with the University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center to sponsor a “Dream Big Grow Here” contest in Central Iowa. Open to technology start-ups that have an idea for a for-profit business, entrants are being asked to pitch their ideas in a video between 1 and 5 minutes in length. Entries may be uploaded between July 15 and Aug. 15 at www.dreambiggrowhere.com. Eight regional winners will each receive $5,000. Those eight finalists will compete for the statewide award of an additional $10,000. See the website for additional information.