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Pittsburgh Founders: Offline

MeetupIn personFree
18:30
Schenley Park Overlook, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

This event is a relaxed outdoor meetup for founders, entrepreneurs, and those active in the online business space to connect and network without presentations or forced small talk. It encourages genuine conversation and community-building in Pittsburgh in a casual picnic setting. Attendees can share ideas and meet others beyond online profiles in an informal atmosphere.

FoundersNetworkingFree to Attend

Swartz Center Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

HackathonIn personFree
10:00
Simmons Auditorium, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

The Swartz Center Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides a one-day introduction to entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh. Attendees learn about entrepreneurship, funding, and programming through talks, networking, and a keynote speaker. This event is ideal for students and aspiring founders seeking to engage with the local startup community.

FoundersNetworkingTalks & PanelsFree to Attend

CONNECTS: Design Thinking Amplified: Creative Problem-Solving with AI

EventAI & Machine LearningHybridFree
12:30
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

This event explores how design thinking evolves when individuals, groups, and AI tools work together to solve problems creatively. Attendees will learn new methods to enhance perspective, improve problem framing, and speed up ideation while maintaining design thinking's human-centered approach. It is suited for anyone interested in innovation, design, and AI-assisted creativity.

FoundersHands-OnStudents & Researchers

CMU Lab to Market

EventAI & Machine LearningHealth & BioDeep TechIn personFree
09:00
Simmons Auditorium, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

CMU Lab to Market showcases startups emerging from Carnegie Mellon University’s research labs. Investors have an opportunity to explore ventures led by faculty, PhDs, and postdocs in fields such as AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The event focuses on early-stage research-driven companies translating scientific innovation into technology businesses.

FoundersInvestors

AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026

EventAI & Machine LearningDeep TechFundraisingIn personFree
16:00
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

The AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026 showcases investment-ready startups from CMU working in AI, robotics, autonomy, and embodied intelligence. It brings together investors, founders, university leaders, and the regional startup community to highlight high-potential companies. This event offers investors priority approval and is part of CMU Startup Week 2026 and StartUP PGH.

FoundersInvestors

StartUP PGH: VIP Bio+Health Happy Hour

SummitHealth & BioIn personFree
16:00
Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

This event is a networking reception for innovators, startup founders, and early-stage investors connected to the life sciences and health sectors. It follows the Bio + Health Summit and is part of Pittsburgh's citywide entrepreneurship celebration. Attendees can build relationships to advance ventures in the local life sciences ecosystem in a relaxed setting.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingSeed

CMU S4: Swartz Student Startup Showcase

MeetupIn personFree
12:00
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

This student startup showcase features over two dozen CMU student-founded companies presenting their innovations and solutions. Attendees can engage directly with founders to learn about emerging technologies and startups. The event is open to everyone and offers snacks and drinks in a casual exhibition setting.

PitchingFree to AttendStudents & Researchers

Anvil November Founder Showcase

CompetitionIn personFree
18:00
Avenu: Meyran, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

The Anvil November Founder Showcase highlights the progress of founders completing the Anvil Founder Coaching Program in Pittsburgh. Founders present their ventures and connect with the local startup community to celebrate achievements and build relationships. This event supports founder development and networking in the Pittsburgh startup ecosystem.

FoundersPitchingSeedFree to Attend