How to Apply
September 23rd, 2022
Pitch your big idea and win $1000 to make it happen! The first 25 applicants get in. Applicant 26 and higher are placed on a waiting list in the order of submission.
Winners must be undergraduates for the duration of the Big iDeas Pitch phase, from contest to Demo Fair Day in the spring.
Review & complete:
WINNERS
You'll have until February and up to $1,000 to build your prototype or pilot with the support of SMU's Big iDeas team. You'll have 24/7 access to the Incubator@SMU in suite 700 of Expressway Tower.
Please see this document for guidelines about reimbursements.
Questions?
Drop us a note at bigideas@smu.edu.
February 17th 2023
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In Fondren Library Texana Room (2nd Floor by Museum)
Review & complete:
Submit application by deadline
WINNERS
You'll have one year and $5,000 to build your startup with the help & support of SMU's Big iDeas team. You'll have 24/7 access to the Incubator@SMU in suite 700 of Expressway Tower.
Award Reimbursements requests are due before the date that you graduate from SMU. Please see this document for guidelines.
Questions?
Drop us a note at bigideas@smu.edu.
Big iDeas Dates and Deadlines
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2022 BIG IDEAS PITCH CONTEST |
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Aug. 3 - Sept. 19th |
Apply to Big iDeas during annual application cycle - Sept 19 at 11:59pm. late applications will not be accepted |
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Sept 23rd |
Big iDeas Pitch Contest winners announced |
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Sept 24th - Feb Demo Day |
Build prototype or pilot project over next 3 months. |
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SPRING |
Present results at Demo Day fair. Stop or continue to Big iDeas Business Plan. |
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