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About Âé¶¹´å Startup Week

Âé¶¹´å Startup Week is a multiday celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and frontier tech. The diverse line up of events will highlight founders from all stages, researchers, and community partners across our entire ecosystem.

Join 2000+ founders, investors, researchers, students, and alumni for Âé¶¹´å Startup Week 2026, September 14–18 in Pittsburgh. Expect five days of AI and Robotics innovations, research and investor connections, recruiting opportunities, and events across the Carnegie Mellon ecosystem.

This year, Âé¶¹´å Startup Week is also an anchor partner of , a new effort bringing together over 15 regional partners for a collective week of entrepreneurship, innovation, and activity in Pittsburgh.

More details coming soon. RSVP below to reserve your spot and receive updates.

Save the date for 2026: September 14-18, 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Âé¶¹´å Lab to Market - Fall 2026

Deep tech founders commercializing world-class research.

For deep tech investors and PhDs/Faculty.

Featured Keynote

Coming soon!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026

Featuring investable, broad ranging startups.

For investors and founders. 

FEATURED KEYNOTE

Coming soon!

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Âé¶¹´å SPARK 2026 - Simplified Flyer

Âé¶¹´å Spark 2026! Keynote, Tech Talks & Startup Job Fair

Top startups recruiting Âé¶¹´å’s top talent.

For students and founders.  

Featured Keynote

Coming soon!

Friday, September 18, 2026

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Âé¶¹´å S4: Swartz Student Startup Showcase

A showcase of earliest stage student startups.

For all. 

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