Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join Alain Mota (SMU) and the Big iDeas team for a hands-on workshop on Human-Centered Design (MADI), where students will learn how to design...
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.
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: March 12, 2026
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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Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Are you thinking about about applying to pitch in the Big iDeas Pitch Contest? Come join the Big iDeas Entrepreneurship Fellow and receive coaching...
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Monday, February 16, 2026, 2:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Are you thinking about about applying to pitch in the Big iDeas Pitch Contest? Come join the Big iDeas Entrepreneurship Fellow and receive coaching...
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Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) SAVE THE DATE: SMU x UTD TEAM HUNT Find Your Co-Founder. Build Your Startup. Wednesday, February 20, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 PM SMU (Location TBA)...
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:
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