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Build your startup in Pittsburgh: New Visa Strategies for International Founders

Name: Build your startup in Pittsburgh: New Visa Strategies for International Founders
Start: 2025-09-24T12:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2025-09-24T12:30:00.000-04:00
Location: Newell-Simon Hall

CMU Startup Week

Newell-Simon Hall

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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UPDATE: This event was changed from Visas for Immigrant Founders with Unshackled Ventures

If you are an international entrepreneur looking to stay in Pittsburgh or come to Pittsburgh to grow your startup, this Global Entrepreneur in Residence program is made for you.

InnovatePGH and local universities are partnering to create a pathway for talent to stay and grow in the Pittsburgh region. Through the 12-month program, accepted founders will work part-time at InnovatePGH, support Pittsburgh founders, and dedicate their remaining time to build their startup.

To be eligible for this program, founders must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university, have a scalable high-growth business that is incorporated, and commit to transitioning to an independent visa (exiting the program) within 12 months.

Please visit InnovatePGH.com/GEIR to learn more and apply.

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