Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) E-Launch Bootcamp sessions are designed for early stage entrepreneurs to move through the ideation phase and into further development of their...
Big iDeas
Are you an entrepreneur with amazing ideas? Take action! SMU's Big iDeas program guides undergraduate students to make their ideas a reality.
The Big iDeas Pitch Competition is on Thursday 10/30/25 from 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Join us in the Hunt Institute (Caruth 206) to cheer on SMU's student entrepreneurs!
Make your ideas a reality
Big iDeas Business Plan Competition
Pitch to a panel of business experts for up to $5000 in start-up funds. 4 minute pitch + 2 minute Q&A.
Competition: October 3rd, 2025
Big iDeas Pitch Contest
Big iDeas Pitch Contest
Pitch your Big iDea in 90 seconds for a chance to win up to $1,000 in seed funding to launch your startup or project.
Competition: October 30th, 2025
ACC InVenture Prize Competition
Apply for a chance to pitch your business and battle against the best entrepreneurs in the ACC.
Competition: April 2026
Big iDeas Marketplace
Sell your products or demo your app! All student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs are welcome to come and network with your fellow entrepreneurs at the Big iDeas Marketplace.
The Big iDeas E-Launch Series is a FREE series of workshops and guest speakers to guide you in the creation of your idea.
Women's Innovative Network
Women's Innovative Network
W.I.N cultivates a dynamic network that empowers women to innovate, connect, and support each other in their entrepreneurial and research endeavors.
Upcoming Big iDeas events
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 4:30pm — James M. Collins Executive Education Center - Commons Have a Business Idea? Need Technical or Business Help? NETWORKING Students pitch business ideas or skills, then connect with others who can help. ...
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Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) E-Launch Bootcamp sessions are designed for early stage entrepreneurs to move through the ideation phase and into further development of their...
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:00am — Herb's Coffee House Connect. Collaborate. Caffeinate. Join us for our monthly Coffee Hour - your gateway to the vibrant entrepreneurial community at SMU! Whether...
SMU Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Visit our partner offices focusing on entrepreneurship:
Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Engineering
Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Contact and coaching
Our staff is available to meet with you for coaching or general questions about entrepreneurship.
Contact Olivia Prioleau, Project Specialist, with general questions: oprioleau@smu.edu
Set up a meeting:
Want to join a startup?
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