91ÊÓƵ

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

91ÊÓƵ Lab to Market - Fall 2026

Deep tech founders commercializing world-class research.

For deep tech investors and PhDs/Faculty.

Featured Keynotes

Andrew Moore, Co-Founder & CEO, Lovelace AI

Sujal Shah, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Juvia Group

See the full list of speakers here.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026

Featuring investable, broad ranging startups.

For investors and founders. 

FEATURED KEYNOTE

Coming soon!

Thursday, September 17, 2026

91ÊÓƵ Spark 2026! Keynote, Tech Talks & Startup Job Fair

Top 91ÊÓƵ alumni startups recruiting 91ÊÓƵ’s top talent.

For students and founders.  

Featured Keynote

Boris Sofman, Co-Founder & CEO, Bedrock Robotics

Moderated by: Damion Shelton, Associate Vice President & Executive Director, Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship

Friday, September 18, 2026

91ÊÓƵ S4: Swartz Student Startup Showcase

A showcase of earliest stage student startups.

For all. 

Are you 91ÊÓƵ Faculty, Researcher, PhD, PostDoc, or a Grad student working on Deep Tech?

Conversations Taking Research from 91ÊÓƵ to the Next Transformational Venture

•  | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 9:00am - 3:30pm
  
  • A look at breakthrough technologies and potential spinouts emerging from 91ÊÓƵ through a series of conversations with investors, leading researchers and research-driven founders.
•  (Bio/Life Sciences-focused) | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm
•  | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
• | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 9:00am - 3:30pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
•  | Thursday, Sept 17th from 12:00pm - 2:30pm
•  | Thursday, Sept 17th from 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Are you an Investor coming to campus?

Conversations with Leading Researchers, Investors, and Startups

•  | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • A look at breakthrough technologies and potential spinouts emerging from 91ÊÓƵ through a series of conversations with investors, leading researchers and research-driven founders.
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 9:00am - 3:00pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 9:00am - 2:00pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Top 91ÊÓƵ startups pitching on stage to investors in McConomy Auditorium.

Meetups and Mixers with Investors, Startups, and Builders

•  | Monday, Sept 14th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
•  | Monday, Sept 14th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
•  | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
•  | Friday, Sept 18th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Meet current 91ÊÓƵ student startup founders that received idea-stage funding in an exhibition-style fair.

Are you a 91ÊÓƵ student on campus?

Meet, Listen, and Get Hired from Startups

•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Top 91ÊÓƵ startups pitching on stage to investors in McConomy Auditorium.
•  | Thursday, Sept 17th from 5:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Get hired by 91ÊÓƵ-founded startups looking for 91ÊÓƵ student talent!
•  | Friday, Sept 18th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Meet current 91ÊÓƵ student startup founders that received idea-stage funding in an exhibition-style fair.

Fun events to meet and build with others!

• Uncanny Valley Fest Pittsburgh: and with Koyal (YC S25) | Monday, Sept 14th from 11:00am - 2:00pm (hacking) and 5:00pm - 6:00pm (final screening)
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
•  | Friday, Sept 18th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Come early to pitch and share what you're working on and then spend time with fellow builders and ship something!

Learn about Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

•  | Monday, Sept 14th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• | Monday, Sept 14th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 11:30am - 12:30 pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
•  | Thursday, Sept 17th from 12:00pm - 2:30pm
•  | Thursday, Sept 17th from 12:30 -1:45 pm 

Are you a Founder of a 91ÊÓƵ-affiliated Startup?

Office Hours with VC's Available for 91ÊÓƵ Founders!

• A*
• Felicis
• Figma Ventures
• Foothill Ventures
• FinStrat Management
• Hyde Park Venture Partners
• Montauk Capital
• Obvious Ventures
• Pear VC
• Quorum Capital
• Samsung Next Ventures

Learn from, Network with, and Connect to Founders, Investors, and More!

•  | Monday, Sept 14th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
•  | Monday, Sept 14th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• | Tuesday, Sept 15th from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 11:30am - 12:30 pm
•  | Wednesday, Sept 16th from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
•  | Thursday, Sept 17th from 12:00pm - 2:30pm
• | Thursday, Sept 17th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm
•  | Friday, Sept 18th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Meet current 91ÊÓƵ student startup founders that received idea-stage funding in an exhibition-style fair.
•  | Friday, Sept 18th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Come early to pitch and share what you're working on and then spend time with fellow builders and ship something!