Events

Your ideas have value and protecting them matters.

This workshop will introduce students to the basics of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and brand protection.

Learn the differences between each, when they matter, and how to take the first steps toward protecting your business, technology, and creative work.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

This workshop will cover the basics of small business budgeting, pricing, expenses, profit, and financial planning to help students build smarter and more sustainable businesses from the start.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

CSE Catapult is an open, monthly Q&A and networking space designed to support students and founders at the earliest stages of idea development.

Each session connects participants to key campus partners, including Alkek One for prototyping and innovation, Student-Made for student ventures, OPFT and C2C for business development, and STAR Park for broader entrepreneurial support.

Whether you’re just exploring an idea or looking for your next step, CSE Catapult acts as a direct pathway to resources, connections, and opportunities right from the beginning.

Identify what makes your business unique, define your value, and stand out from competitors through branding, positioning, and customer experience.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

A great idea is only valuable if people actually want it.

This topic will help students learn how to test assumptions, gather customer feedback, identify target markets, and validate whether their product, service, or technology solves a real problem before investing significant time and money.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

Learn the easy steps to pitching your idea with confidence.

This workshop will cover how to clearly communicate your problem, solution, and vision in a simple, effective way.

And if you are ready, take your shot and pitch to win and future opportunities! 

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2. $200

3. $150

This workshop covers business structures, licenses, contracts, intellectual property, and other key legal topics to protect your business and ideas.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

Growing a business often requires funding beyond your own resources.

This topic will introduce students to different types of external funding opportunities, including grants, loans, investors, pitch competitions, sponsorships, and startup funding programs.

Learn what funding sources look for and how to position your venture for future investment opportunities.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

Understanding how to fund your business is a critical part of growth.

This workshop will introduce students to banking basics, business accounts, loans, grants, investors, and other external funding opportunities available to entrepreneurs.

Learn how to prepare your business financially and position yourself for future funding success.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

Artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses launch, grow, market, and operate.

This workshop will introduce students to practical AI tools that can help with branding, content creation, research, customer engagement, productivity, and business planning — even with limited time and resources.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

Great pitches tell a clear and compelling story.

This topic will help students understand the core structure of an effective pitch by focusing on the “why” behind the idea, the problem being solved, the proposed solution, and the desired outcome.

Learn how to organize your thoughts and communicate your vision with confidence and clarity.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

Learn the easy steps to pitching your idea with confidence.

This workshop will cover how to clearly communicate your problem, solution, and vision in a simple, effective way.

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Part 2/Second half of semester (October 21-Dec 2) is designed for movement to OPFT and C2C topic experts. 

Attend at least 5 workshops to pitch to earn consideration for the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!

CSE Catapult is an open, monthly Q&A and networking space designed to support students and founders at the earliest stages of idea development.

Each session connects participants to key campus partners, including Alkek One for prototyping and innovation, Student-Made for student ventures, OPFT and C2C for business development, and STAR Park for broader entrepreneurial support.

Whether you’re just exploring an idea or looking for your next step, CSE Catapult acts as a direct pathway to resources, connections, and opportunities right from the beginning.

Put your storytelling and communication skills to the test in a real, high-stakes setting.

Deliver your pitch to potentially advance to the CSE Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or the Campus to Community (C2C) Launch Fund.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

Final pitch event at Star Park. Students pitch to earn consideration for Open Penny Founder's Table (OPFT) or Campus to Community (C2C) programs.

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!