The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers a variety of programs and events to explore for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community to explore startups, research, and innovation. Take a look at our wide variety of experiential learning-based programs, events, workshops, panels, conferences, challenges, and more.

Big Idea Competition

The Big Idea Competition (BIC) launched in 2007 by the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Hosted annually, it has quickly become the largest student pitch competition on campus.

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Blackstone LaunchPad

Partnership program that enables participants to access mentoring, grow their network, and access resources to accelerate the success of their business.

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Mentorship

Successful UT Dallas-based entrepreneurs and subject matter experts are available to meet throughout the academic year and have provided key insights and mentorship to dozens of startup founders.

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CometX Accelerator

Experiential program that pulls student teams into an environment that incubates ideas and engages prospective customers in preparation for the launch of a new business concept.

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UTDesign Startup Challenge

Leveraging experiential learning through the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science’s UT Design senior capstone course to help bring high potential technology startups to life.

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Community Business Booster Program

Running a business is hard! The University of Texas at Dallas wants to help you be as successful as possible… for FREE!

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