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Homecoming Weekend 2026: Pitching for Societal Change: Student Venture Showcase & Networking

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Program Admission: Free Audience: Alumni Audience: Faculty Audience: Graduate/Professional ... Audience: Staff Audience: Undergraduate Students Featured in The Daily Format: Hybrid Series: Explore Activities and C... Series: Homecoming Topic: Entrepreneurship and Inno...

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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CWRU Entrepreneurship Pitching for Societal Change title on a light blue diagonal swipe, with a dark blue background and a CWRU Entrepreneurship step and repeat pattern inlaid. On the right side is a photo of a mixed crowd networking. Additional event information contained in the light blue diagonal swipe: Join us for an inspiring afternoon highlighting the next generation of societal shapers, and stick around after to network! Friday, Oct. 9, 2:30-3:45p.m. Linsalata Alumni Center - Great Hall. Flyer for Homecoming Weekend 2026: Pitching for Societal Change: Student Venture Showcase and Networking
Join us Friday, Oct. 9 at 2:30p.m. at the Linsalata Alumni Center - Great Hall for an inspiring afternoon highlighting the next generation of societal shapers. CWRU Entrepreneurship brings you a fast-paced student pitch competition featuring innovative, socially-conscious ventures tackling real-world challenges. Stick around after the pitches to meet the founders, network with fellow innovative alumni and parents, and learn how you can mentor, support, or launch your own journey with CWRU Entrepreneurship.

2:30 p.m. – Ideas with Impact: Student Pitch Competition Watch 5 of CWRU’s brightest student entrepreneurs pitch their social ventures to a panel of expert judges.

3:30 p.m. – Ecosystem & Engagement Networking Hour Connect with the presenters, network with fellow alumni and entrepreneurial parents, and discover how you can get involved with representatives from CWRU Entrepreneurship’s multiple entities. Special info session available for first-year students looking to break into the CWRU startup scene.

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Co-hosted with: Homecoming, The Alumni Association, Office of Events and Programs, Explore