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Cox Innovation Triad
Also known as: SMU Cox Innovation Triad, Innovation Triad
Southern Methodist University · Dallas, Texas
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- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
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Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-01
High confidence
Cox Innovation Triad
The Cox Innovation Triad is SMU Cox School of Business's entrepreneurship ecosystem framework — reportedly the only business school in the world with three distinct entrepreneurship institutes on one campus. The triad integrates the why (smu-caruth-institute), make (smu-hart-institute), and buy (smu-spears-institute) sides of innovation.
Key Details
- Location: Edwin L. Cox School of Business, SMU
- Institutes: Caruth (53+ years), Hart/HI-TIE (2019), Spears (2022)
- Pathway: Students develop ventures through Caruth or Hart, then pitch to Spears for investment and acceleration
- Differentiator: Three specialized hubs vs. single entrepreneurship center model at peer schools
Triad Components
- smu-caruth-institute — Curriculum, mindset, regional programs (Dallas 100, SWVF)
- smu-hart-institute — Engineering-business tech prototyping and commercialization
- smu-spears-institute — Investment, Spears LAUNCH accelerator, ecosystem events
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Cox Innovation Triad at Southern Methodist University.
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