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Major Upcoming Events & Opportunities for the Swartz Center & CMU T&E
Join the CMU T&E, in partnership with CMU's Graduate Entrepreneurship Club (GEC), for a casual mixer for Tartans in Pittsburgh to gather for connection and conversation.
SkyDeck x CMU: Accelerator Virtual Info Session
Join us for a virtual info session hosted by Berkeley SkyDeck, UC Berkeley’s accelerator and global startup hub. SkyDeck combines the best of Silicon Valley acceleration with access to top-tier research, a vast advisor network, and $200K in funding for startups accepted into our flagship program. We’re looking to deepen our connection with CMU and share how your founders can get involved. Whether you're actively raising, building your MVP, or exploring accelerators, this is a great opportunity to learn how SkyDeck can support your journey.
The next application deadline is approaching soon. Register to attend and learn more!
The Swank Special Projects Team Invites the CMU Swartz Center and CMU/Pittsburgh entrepreneurship community to a friendly game of Pickleball on Thursday, May 29 from 7-8:30 am at Washington's Landing.
Email jaimel@swankco.com to RSVP!
Friday, August 8, 2025
3:00-7:00 PM | ET
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Welcome to the series of events with PITTSBURGH UNLOCKED, where you will learn from various community leaders and startups about their Startup Ecosystem. Pittsburgh Unlocked connects entrepreneurs with innovation centers and entrepreneurs across the region to increase knowledge and access.
Founders can apply to pitch for the Dell Business Partnerships Pittsburgh Demo Day.
Apply to pitch by July 25th!
September 11-12, 2025
Bakery Square and Hazelwood Green, Pittsburgh
The race for AI adoption, commercialization and market leadership is on. Join the world’s leading researchers, innovators and adopters and explore how AI is transforming healthcare, manufacturing, defense, finance, robotics and beyond!
Swartz Center Patron Office Hours
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Legal Services Weekly Office Hours with Matt Kirmayer
Mondays 1:00-3:00 PM ET (10-12 PT)
To sign up for a 30 minute session with Matt, please contact Sean Mawhinney by the Thursday prior to your desired appointment. If you need to schedule an office hour outside of these regular hours, please contact Daria Stokes and cc Sean Mawhinney.