BAP Applications are Now Open
The SMU Business Accelerator Program application for the 2023 -2024 school year is now open. Are you ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit? Apply today!
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Key Dates
| Date | Event |
| 9/20/23 | Virtual Business Accelerator Program Info Session @5PM |
| 9/22/23 | Horsepower Social |
| 9/30/23 | BAP X CGEC Lean Launch Session |
| 10/11/23 | 90 Second Pitch Application Due |
Mission and Values
The SMU Cox Graduate Entrepreneurship Club, founded in 2000, is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting innovation within the SMU community. The Cox Graduate Entrepreneurship club fosters opportunities for student club members to achieve their goals of starting and launching a viable business, exploring venture capital interest, supporting a startup, or inspiring entrepreneurial thinking. The Cox Graduate Entrepreneurship club provides members with resources, hands-on support from the SMU entrepreneurship community, mentorship, and support from the Dallas startup community.
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