Big Idea Blitz is a 24-hour idea, pitch, and team development competition…
Jan 23
Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs Forum Presents: You Only Get One Brain
Pittsburgh has been a center for innovation for many technology verticals from…
Jan 25 - Jan 27
She Innovates
The Women in Computer Science (WiCS), School of Computing and Information, and Innovation…
Jan 25
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Jan 25
Investor Office Hours with Draper Triangle- 1/25
Attend this rare opportunity to sit down face-to-face and practice pitch your innovation…
Jan 28
Info Session: Randall Family Big Idea Competition
Drop in at the Big Idea Center, Monday, January 28 from 4…
Jan 29
Start Smart Legal: Starting a Business with an F-1…
Students with an F-1 Visa can legally start businesses as well as…
Feb 01
Info Session: Randall Family Big Idea Competition
Imagine what it would be like to win a giant check for…
Feb 07
Positioning Your Intellectual Portfolio for Investment and Exit
Gregory J. Carlin B.S. (Pitt '94) , M.S. (Pitt '94) and J.D.,…
Feb 08
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Feb 12
PVCA’s “Under 40” Reception 2/12
You are invited to join PVCA's Emerging Leaders Board and other 40-and-under…
Feb 14
Raising Capital: Part Two
Learn how to address legal issues associated with investing in startup companies.
Feb 21
Innovation Igniter Session – 2/21
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Feb 22
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Feb 22
Investor Office Hours – 2/22
The Innovation Institute has partnered with the largest seed stage investor in…
Feb 28
Social Enterprises: Profit with a Purpose
Learn about profit vs. non-profit entities, hybrids and alternative legal models.
Mar 07
How to Handle Your Intellectual Property
Learn how to deal with intellectual property issues in a startup.
Mar 08
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Mar 21
Randall Family Big Idea Competition Celebration
Celebrate the 2019 Randall Family Big Idea Competition with us! Save the Date…
Mar 21
Company Formation
Learn about different legal entity structures and other startup formation basics.
Mar 22
Hacking for Humanity
Create prototypes to address the challenge of ending human trafficking.
Mar 22
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Mar 27
Innovation Igniter Session – 3/27
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Apr 02 - Apr 03
3 Rivers Venture Fair – 4/2
3 Rivers Venture Fair This well-regarded event was created in 2002 to…
Apr 05
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Apr 24
Innovation Igniter Session – 4/24
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Apr 26
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
May 03
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
May 14
25th Annual PVCA Awards Luncheon 5/14
Marc Malandro and 3 other remarkable entrepreneurs will be honored at the…
May 17
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
May 23
Innovation Igniter Session – 5/23
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
May 31
Investor Office Hours – 5/31
The Innovation Institute has partnered with the largest seed stage investor in…
Jun 07
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Jun 20
Innovation Igniter Session – 6/20
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Jun 21
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Jul 12
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Jul 26
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Aug 02
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Aug 16
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Aug 20
Innovation Igniter Session – 8/20
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Aug 30
Investor Office Hours- 8/30
The Innovation Institute has partnered with the largest seed stage investor in…
Sep 06
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Sep 19
Innovation Igniter Session – 9/19
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Sep 20
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Oct 04
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Oct 16
Innovation Igniter Session – 10/16
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Oct 18
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Nov 01
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Nov 15
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…
Nov 19
Innovation Igniter Session – 11/19
The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help participants get introduced to…
Dec 06
1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your…
Dec 13
2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need…