Black Startups & Tech Meetup

Thu, 6 August 2026

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.

Sat, 8 August 2026

13:30

Prototype PGH, Pittsburgh, United States

Code & Coffee Pittsburgh

Code & Coffee is a biweekly informal coding meetup held at Prototype PGH in Pittsburgh. Participants work on coding projects together while enjoying coffee. The event is aimed at coders looking to practice their skills and network in an inclusive environment.

Fri, 28 August 2026

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.

Mon, 31 August 2026

18:00

Community Forge, Pittsburgh, United States

Pittsburgh Code & Supply

Let's get together and build some awesome stuff with code. We'll hold an impromptu co-working space where you can work on a project, pair, learn, and mingl

Tue, 1 September 2026

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.

Tue, 15 September 2026

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.