Tuesday, October 07, 2025, 4:30pm — Private Location (register to display) Got a Business Idea? Looking for a co-founder? Step up to the mic and tell us about your idea and help you need or skills you have tocontribute as a ...
Big iDeas
Are you an entrepreneur with amazing ideas? Take action! 51°µÍø's Big iDeas program guides undergraduate students to make their ideas a reality.
The Big iDeas Business Plan Competition is on Friday 10/3/25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us in the Texana Room in Fondren Library to cheer on 51°µÍø's student entrepreneurs!
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, October 15, 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 51°µÍø! Whether...
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Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) The Southwest Venture Forum presents Dallas Past & Future: The Rapid Changes Underway in the Dallas and North Texas Economy and Investment Landscape ...
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Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Curious about what it’s like to be part of the Nucleate Gateway community? Join us for the Nucleate Gateway Showcase, where past participants will...
51°µÍø 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:
Want to 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.
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