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Big iDeas - Business Plan Competition Application

Do you have a business model prototype and traction with your business? Then this competition is for you! Apply for the Big iDeas Business Plan Competition.

Only SMU Undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Pitches are 4 minutes and may include a slide deck. There will be a brief Q&A from the judges after.
All applications must include a written Business Plan. Find the Business Plan Template on the right-hand side of this SMU Librairies Business Plan Page.

Application Deadline: September 26, 2025 @11:59PM.

Competition: October 3, 2025

We highly recommend that all participants attend our Pitch Practice Sessions. See SMU 360 for times and locations.

SMU ID *

Last Name *

First Name *

SMU Email *

Are you an undergraduate student? (only undergraduate students are allowed to pitch). *

Yes

What is your anticipated graduation date? (i.e. May 2025) *

In 1-2 sentences, describe your project? *

What makes your idea BIG? *

How does your idea bring value to society? *

What can you accomplish in 3-6 months after the competition? *

Funding: If awarded funding, please describe what you will put your funding towards. *

Big iDeas strongly recommends at least one other person on your team. Who else is on your team? *

Please provide names and email addresses of your team members: *

Th pitches will take place between 10am and 12pm and the awards will take place at 1pm. Please list any conflicts (class, work, etc.,) with the event time so we can best schedule your pitch time. *

Please attach your Business Plan. Refer to the Business Plan template at the top of the application. *

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