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SUMMARY:Big Idea Blitz - Kickoff: Introductions and Team Elevator Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of competing in the Big Idea Competition\, or a similar pitch competition? Want to gain valuable experience and boost your innovation skillset? Whether you are just tinkering with a new idea or prepping for a high-stakes pitch\, Big Idea Blitz is your launchpad. This immersive\, 24-hour+ virtual workshop is open to all University of Pittsburgh students – undergraduate\, graduate\, and students at regional campuses – and postdocs who are ready to turn their ideas into action. Big Idea Blitz is a supportive\, fast-paced environment meant to spark progress. Bring your curiosity\, your questions\, and your drive.  \nImportant Fall 2026 Dates\nDays\, times\, and locations for Big Idea Blitz events are subject to change. \n\nSunday\, September 13\, 11:59 P.M. (virtual) – Application Deadline\nFriday\, September 25\, Afternoon (virtual) – Kickoff: Introductions and Team Elevator Pitches\nSaturday\, September 26\, All Day (virtual) – Idea-Development Workshop with Big Idea Center Staff and Entrepreneurs in Residence\nFriday\, October 2\, Times TBD (virtual\, pitch slots to be scheduled during Saturday’s workshop) – Practice Pitches\n\nLearn More
URL:https://bigidea.pitt.edu/event/big-idea-blitz-kickoff-introductions-and-team-elevator-pitches/
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SUMMARY:Big Idea Blitz - Idea-Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of competing in the Big Idea Competition\, or a similar pitch competition? Want to gain valuable experience and boost your innovation skillset? Whether you are just tinkering with a new idea or prepping for a high-stakes pitch\, Big Idea Blitz is your launchpad. This immersive\, 24-hour+ virtual workshop is open to all University of Pittsburgh students – undergraduate\, graduate\, and students at regional campuses – and postdocs who are ready to turn their ideas into action. Big Idea Blitz is a supportive\, fast-paced environment meant to spark progress. Bring your curiosity\, your questions\, and your drive.  \nImportant Fall 2026 Dates\nDays\, times\, and locations for Big Idea Blitz events are subject to change. \n\nSunday\, September 13\, 11:59 P.M. (virtual) – Application Deadline\nFriday\, September 25\, Afternoon (virtual) – Kickoff: Introductions and Team Elevator Pitches\nSaturday\, September 26\, All Day (virtual) – Idea-Development Workshop with Big Idea Center Staff and Entrepreneurs in Residence\nFriday\, October 2\, Times TBD (virtual\, pitch slots to be scheduled during Saturday’s workshop) – Practice Pitches\n\nLearn More
URL:https://bigidea.pitt.edu/event/big-idea-blitz-idea-development-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Big Idea Challenge Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Big Idea Challenge is your entry point into innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. \nThis fast-paced\, high-impact elevator pitch competition is designed for early-stage concepts and emerging founders ready to take the next step toward turning an idea into reality. Held each fall\, the Challenge invites Pitt students at every level and from any school to develop\, refine\, and deliver a compelling elevator pitch that communicates the problem being solved\, the solution\, and the value behind their big idea. \nThis is your chance to sharpen and advance your vision and build your innovative and entrepreneurial skills. \nImportant Fall 2026 Challenge Dates\n\nSunday\, September 27 @ 11:59 P.M. – Application Deadline\nMonday\, October 5 (email) – Notification of Acceptance to Virtual Presentation Round\nWednesday\, October 7\, 6:00-7:30 P.M. (Zoom) – Team Information Session\nFriday\, October 30\, Pitch times to be scheduled with teams at a later date (Zoom) – Virtual Presentation Round and Q&A\nFriday\, November 13\, Afternoon\, Time TBD (Big Idea Center\, 3601 Forbes Ave.) – Live Final Round and Award Presentation\n\nLearn More
URL:https://bigidea.pitt.edu/event/big-idea-challenge-application-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Start Smart Legal Series: How to Form Your Startup Company
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic legal issues involved with new company formation\, including choice of entity (LLC\, C-Corp\, social enterprise options such as non-profit 501c\, Benefit Corporation\, B Corps certification\, and other company structure alternatives)\, basics of founders’ agreements\, splitting equity\, and employee vesting. Participants attending this session will be invited to work with Pitt Law in developing a “legal roadmap” and checklist to guide them in applying the concepts to their startup idea. \nAttendance at this workshop is required for this hands-on opportunity with Pitt Law. \nLearn More
URL:https://bigidea.pitt.edu/event/start-smart-legal-series-how-to-form-your-startup-company/
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