Events, Activities and More
The region is alive with resources, activities and events for entrepreneurs. From Monday Meetups to regional pitch events, entrepreneurs will be able to find learning, talent, expertise, money and more as the Allegheny Entrepreneurial Ecosystem grows and flourishes.
PITTchFEST
May 29th, 2020
PITTchFEST is for student or social entrepreneur teams interested in competing for cash prizes with the final pitch at showcase. Teams need to register online! First round is screening is completed by May 22nd. Top three teams in student and proficient categories advance to final pitch round at Showcase for Commerce on May 29 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
June 1 - PITTchFEST @ Showcase
Applications Open April 1
Sample Student Application Link19
Sample Socialpreneurship Link19
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$1000+ available for the winning teams.
Special Monday Night Meetup with
Aaron Watson
September 9, 2019
Running with an Entrepreneurial Spirit
As CEO of Piper Creative, Aaron offers great guidance and stories around starting and building your brand and he has entrepreneurial spirit raging through his veins! This event offers jet fuel for entrepreneurs.
6:00pm - 7:30pm
September 9
Cook Family Idea Lab - Biddle 132
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
To Register, Click Here for Details.
Monday Night MeetUps
Every first Monday, local rogue entrepreneurs and students gather with Mike Hruska, president of Problemsolutions toss around ideas and develop them for commercialization over the months. This is a community that collaborates with each other to build new enterprises and opportunities for the region.
First Mondays Each Month:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Cook Family Idea Lab
132 Biddle Hall
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
No registration required...just show up!