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
Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 4:30pm — James M. Collins Executive Education Center - Commons Have a Business Idea? Need Technical or Business Help? NETWORKING Students pitch business ideas or skills, then connect with others who can help. ...
Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) E-Launch Bootcamp sessions are designed for early stage entrepreneurs to move through the ideation phase and into further development of their...
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 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...
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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...
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@see-sac.com
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.
