CMU T&E - Updates for January Pt.2
January Updates Pt.2
Hello Tartans! 🎉
2025 is already off to an exciting start -- we got a part 2 already with events this Wednesday in NYC and Pittsburgh!
Don't forget to share your startup highlights from last year to be featured in the next issue (email cmutehq@gmail.com).
See you at our next event! 🚀
T&E NYC: Deep Tech in Japan 🇯🇵
📅 Date: This Wednesday, January 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Verizon Executive Education Center, 2 W Loop Rd, New York, NY 10044
Are you a Deep Tech founder looking to connect with investors, or someone interested in exploring Japan's deep tech landscape?
The DeepTech Forum NYC 2025 - led by Nobuhiro Seki (Nob), a CMU alumnus, in collaboration with CMU T&E—offers a unique opportunity to uncover why Japan is a hidden gem for startups.
Learn how collaborating with Japan’s renowned manufacturing giants can spark innovation and drive global growth.
Additionally, this event offers valuable networking opportunities with top investors, corporate innovators, and fellow deep tech founders, helping you expand your network and accelerate your business.
Event Details:
Date: January 22nd-23rd, 2025
Day 1 (Free): January 22nd, 1-6 PM EST
Day 2 (Paid): January 23rd
Event Highlights (Day 1 -Free to attend):
Keynote: NYC’s Rise as a Global Tech Hub
VC Panel: Why Japan is a Prime Market for Investors
Expert Session: How to Succeed in the Japanese Market
Pitches: Opportunities from 13 top Japanese corporations
Networking Reception: Connect with investors, innovators, and industry leaders
For Day 2 (Paid event) registration and more details, please visit the website.
T&E Pittsburgh: McGinnis Competition Round 1 Team Mixer 🍻
📅 Date: This Wednesday, January 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
📍 Location: CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, 4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Calling all teams participating in Round 1 of the McGinnis Venture Competition! This mixer is an excellent opportunity to connect with other teams, coaches, and members of the CMU entrepreneurial community.
Co-hosted by CMU T&E, this event is your chance to build valuable connections as you advance in the competition.
T&E Pittsburgh: Neural Network Optimization Hackathon 🧠
📅 Dates: Thursday, February 1, 2025, and Saturday, March 22, 2025
📍 Location: CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Pittsburgh, PA
Explore the cutting edge of neural network optimization with Perforated AI at this two-part hackathon featuring $6,000 in prizes.
Day 1 (Feb 1):
Brunch, networking, and a presentation on Perforated Backpropagation™
Hands-on hacking to integrate this innovative tool into your PyTorch projects
Day 2 (Mar 22):
Project presentations, networking, and prize announcements
Prizes:
1st Place: $3,000
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000
Other partners include the Swartz Center and Graduate Entrepreneurship Club.
Pittsburgh: Techstars Startup Weekend ⭐
📅 Dates: Friday, February 7 – Sunday, February 9, 2025
⏰ Time: Starts 6:00 PM EST (Feb 7) – Ends 6:00 PM EST (Feb 9)
📍 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Exact location upon registration)
💲 Cost: $25 per ticket
Dive into the world of startups during this action-packed weekend! Collaborate with fellow builders, mentors, and investors to ideate, build, and pitch a startup idea in just 54 hours. This event welcomes everyone in the Pittsburgh area—from students to seasoned entrepreneurs.
Scholarship tickets are available to ensure accessibility. Contact the organizers for details.
T&E Boston: VentureBridge Info Session & Pitch Practice 🎤
📅 Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Sense, 485 Mass Ave #3, Cambridge, MA
Discover how VentureBridge, CMU’s premier startup accelerator, supports alumni founders with seed funding, mentorship, and a powerful network. This session includes an overview of the program, details about the 2025 application cycle, and a pitch practice session where you can refine your idea and receive feedback.
Interested in pitching? Let us know to reserve a spot!
Nearest T stop: Central (Red Line). Metered street parking is free after 6 PM.
Questions? Contact alumni-house@andrew.cmu.edu.
From: The CMU T&E Team 🎉