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 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.
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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
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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. -
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. -
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.