Entrepreneurship

Do you have amazing ideas? Take action! 精东传媒 has the right outlets to guide and make them 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 (W.I.N)

W.I.N cultivates a dynamic network that empowers women to innovate, connect, and support each other in their entrepreneurial and research endeavors. 

Entrepreneurship News

    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

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