StartUP PGH is an inaugural weeklong celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, technology, and connection across the Pittsburgh region this September 14-18, 2026.
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Events
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Startup Ecosystem Primer
By Kate Gallo, Sean Luther & Charles Mansfield
Oakland
Academics & Researchers
AI
Bio + Health
Cybersecurity
Robotics
+4
EXPlore Upskill Days at Nova Place - Day 1
By Kenya Porter
Allegheny Center
AI
+16
EXPLORE Panel and Startup Pitch Competition
By StartUP PGH
Nova Place
EXPlore Upskill Days at Nova Place - Day 2
By Kenya
Allegheny Center
AI
Bio + Health
Healthcare
+30
Innovation Works' Venture Expo
By Innovation Works
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Founders
Investors
CMU Lab to Market
By Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Simmons Auditorium
Academics & Researchers
AI
Cybersecurity
Faculty
Healthcare
Investors
Robotics
+35
The First Steps Toward Commercialization: IP, Unmet Needs, Early Validation, and Funding Pathways
By Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship & Pitt's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
University of Pittsburgh Big Idea Center
Academics & Researchers
Faculty
Founders
Startup
+2
Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Engine Kickoff
By Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI), Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation & Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Squirrel Hill North
Energy
Faculty PI Matchmaking with Visiting Corporate Partners For PIs (invite-only)
By Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship & Pitt's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
