
Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 13 - 17, 2023
Celebrate the entrepreneurial and innovative culture at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh during Global Entrepreneurship Week powered by the Kauffman Foundation! Be a part of the world's largest celebration of innovators and job creators who launch startups and bring ideas to life. We continue to collaborate with Pitt's Global Entrepreneurship Week, hosted by the Big Idea Center. For questions, please contact Matt Katsaros.
2023 Events
Starting at a Startup
Monday, November 13, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom; Please Register to receive Zoom info
SPARK Job Fair
Tuesday, November 14, 2022
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: CMU Cohen University Center, Rangos 1, 2, 3
Spark: Startups and Emerging Companies Is an innovative in-person networking event designed to provide a platform for small businesses and early-stage start-ups to engage with Carnegie Mellon University students. Companies will have the opportunity to network, recruit our students and share information about their company story, mission, and products.
Who Should Attend: Open to all
Networking, Matchmaking, and Design Challenge Event with UEA and GEC
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Project Olympus, 4620 Henry St., Pittsburgh, PA
Project Olympus is joining forces with the Graduate Entrepreneurship Club and the Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Association to put on event for startup companies in search of support can meet others who may be able to help! In addition, we will run a short design challenge where students can take their real business ideas and work with others to solve issues they are facing.
Finally, we will have a "rummage sale" of lots of old Olympus items such as computer monitors, keyboards, speakers, and much more!
Who Should Attend: Open to all
PDMA Competition
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Duquesne University (more details coming soon!)
Students who chose to represent Pitt, CMU, Chatham and Duquesne will go head-to-head in this year’s Pittsburgh's Chapter of the Product Development and Management Association. Witness the entrepreneurial talent growing within each of these Pittsburgh universities as students showcase their big ideas for a panel of judges.
Who Should Attend: Open to all.
*Sponsored by the Product Development Management Association (PDMA)