More Than a Competition—A Legacy of Leadership
*this program is for undergraduate students only
Application Deadline: April 6th @ 11:59 PM
Sponsors
The Mission
InnovateX empowers SMU’s top undergraduate student entrepreneurs to become ambassadors for undergraduate innovation, providing mentorship, funding, and hands-on experience to transform bold ideas into impactful ventures. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives meaningful change and financial success on campus and beyond.
Funding for Your Startup
Receive $4,000 in funding to launch and scale your business.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Learn directly from top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry experts.
Personal Promotion
Get featured at SMU’s biggest entrepreneurship events all while becoming an ambassador for undergraduate entrepreneurship at SMU
Accepted Student Roadmap
Learning
Semester 1
Selected students will receive $4,000 towards their venture, and receive 1-on-1 mentorship to help establish goals for their venture.
Scaling
Semester 2/3
Students use their funding to gain traction, refine their business, and tap into SMU’s entrepreneurial network for support, resources, and exposure.
Leading
Semester 3+