Are you an entrepreneur with amazing ideas? Take action! SMU's Big iDeas program guides undergraduate students to make their ideas a reality.
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
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
Apply for a chance to pitch your business and battle against the best entrepreneurs in the ACC.
Competition: April 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) A second change business showcase. January 14, 2026 9:00 AM @ SMU This event brings together business owners, lenders, coaches, and community...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 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...
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) The SMU Cox Southwest Venture Forum (SWVF) – Student Attendee Picture of The SMU Cox Southwest Venture Forum (SWVF) – Student Attendee Southwest...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) In our “Building Your First AI Agent” workshop, you’ll get a practical, low-code and hands-on introduction to what AI agents are, how they differ...
Visit our partner offices focusing on entrepreneurship:
Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Engineering
Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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:
Olivia Prioleau, Project Specialist
Interested in being part of a start-up? Let us know the skills you can bring to our entrepreneurs. Get on the ground floor of something Big.
