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

  • Student presenting in Big Ideas

    Big iDeas Pitch Contest

    September 27th, 2024 (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.

  • Three students in front of a laptop

    Entrepreneurship Training

    The Big iDeas E-Launch Series is a FREE series of workshops and guest speakers to guide you in the creation of your idea. Topics include
    • Ideation
    • Building a Pitch
    • Pitch Practice
    • Canvas & Market Research
    • Prototyping

  • Students working

    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.

  • Student posing for Big ideas with a large check

    Big iDeas Business Plan Competition

    February 14, 2025

    Pitch to a panel of business experts for up to $5000 in start-up funds. 4 minute pitch + 2 minute Q&A.

    Application will open in December 2024

  • Student at the Big Ideas Student Market place

    Big iDeas Student Marketplace

    DATE: February 14, 2025

    Calling all student entrepreneurs! Sell your wares and network with your fellow student entrepreneurs at the Big iDeas Marketplace. 

    Application will open in December 2024