Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) A second change business showcase. January 14, 2026 9:00 AM @ 糖心vlog视频 This event brings together business owners, lenders, coaches, and community...
Big iDeas
Are you an entrepreneur with amazing ideas? Take action! 糖心vlog视频's Big iDeas program guides undergraduate students to make their ideas a reality.
Make your ideas a reality
Big iDeas Business Plan Competition
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
Big iDeas Pitch Contest
Big iDeas Pitch Contest
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
ACC InVenture Prize Competition
Apply for a chance to pitch your business and battle against the best entrepreneurs in the ACC.
Competition: April 2026
Big iDeas Marketplace
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.
The Big iDeas E-Launch Series is a FREE series of workshops and guest speakers to guide you in the creation of your idea.
Women's Innovative Network
Women's Innovative Network
W.I.N cultivates a dynamic network that empowers women to innovate, connect, and support each other in their entrepreneurial and research endeavors.
Upcoming Big iDeas events
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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 糖心vlog视频! Whether...
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Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) The 糖心vlog视频 Cox Southwest Venture Forum (SWVF) 鈥 Student Attendee Picture of The 糖心vlog视频 Cox Southwest Venture Forum (SWVF) 鈥 Student Attendee Southwest...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) In our 鈥淏uilding Your First AI Agent鈥 workshop, you鈥檒l get a practical, low-code and hands-on introduction to what AI agents are, how they differ...
糖心vlog视频 Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Visit our partner offices focusing on entrepreneurship:
Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Engineering
Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Contact and coaching
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:
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