Big iDeas
The Big iDeas program hosts pitch competitions and provides training and coaching for entrepreneurial projects. Undergraduate students of any major are welcome to participate.
Get involved with entrepreneurship
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Big iDeas Business Plan Competition
DATE: October 3, 2025
Pitch to a panel of business experts for up to $5000 in start-up funds. 4 minute pitch + 2 minute Q&A. -
Big iDeas Pitch Contest
October 30, 2025 (SMU Family Weekend)
Calling all undergraduate student entrepreneurs! Apply for the Big iDeas contest and pitch to win $1000 in seed funds to get your ideas off the ground.
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Big iDeas Student Marketplace
DATE: TBD
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.
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Entrepreneurship Training
The Big iDeas E-Launch is a series of Bootcamp workshops led by the Entrepreneurship Fellow and guest speakers to guide you in the creation of your idea. -
Join a Startup
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.