Pitt Ventures Startup Academy
gain unparalleled support, expertise, and guidance to navigate the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship and achieve remarkable milestones along their transformative journey.
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Designed to propel Pitt teams towards the exciting realm of spin-out readiness.
This program provides ongoing support for your commercialization goals by utilizing and tapping into the vast capabilities and resources of Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) and external specialists in the regulatory process, fundraising, and company formation.
You can expect a personalized curriculum structured around milestone-based achievements and supplemented by seminars and guest speakers. Although the program allows for flexible timing, it is anticipated that participants will complete it within 12-18 months.
Through the program we offer your team an expanded review of your business concept, existing intellectual property, current marketing briefs, documented customer interview diaries, the latest pitch deck, and the importance of the formation of a strong and well-rounded team. These items should already be in place and ready for review.
The program is designed for individuals who are deeply committed to building a startup and ensuring its long-term viability.
Self-paced
Led by startup experts
Tailored To Your Needs
Fundraising Strategy + More
"The program was extremely useful to our product development team as it provided a flexible platform for discussion."
"The program gave us a place to ask our strategic questions and get feedback on our plans and the regular mentor meetings created a sense of accountability that helped keep us moving forward."
