BUILD Southwestern PA Partners
A huge thank you to our annual partners that continue to make impact throughout the year with our students.
BUILDFest Southwestern PA
A celebration of young entrepreneurs and
the culmination of the 3rd Annual
Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
5:00 - 7:30PM EST
Energy Innovation Center
1435 Bedford Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
An inspiring event celebrating 25 years of BUILDing legacy and impact.
BUILD launched in the Bay Area in 1999. In 2021, we started programming here in Pittsburgh.
Now, for the third year in a row, dozens of teams from local high schools and community organizations will pitch their innovative business ideas in hopes of becoming the 2024 Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Champion!
This event includes an opening reception with a gallery walk featuring our Semi-Finalists, followed by the final round of competition in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds.
BUILDing Entrepreneurial Leaders. Transforming Communities.
Join us as we journey through a quarter century of impact, witness the brilliance of today’s student entrepreneurs, and together, shape a future where every student’s potential is unleashed and every community thrives.
One Student at a Time.
BUILDFest Southwestern PA 2024 is a celebration of young entrepreneurs across Greater Pittsburgh. Support our efforts to continue programming by registering for BUILDFest for FREE or consider a generous donation of $50 to support our continued growth!
MEET STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
Hear about the innovative ideas that BUILD students are working on!
GET INSPIRED BY STUDENT PITCHES
Shark Tank for Teens! Which finalist team will take home the big check?
CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY
Cheer on top individuals in the community as we recognize leaders in education and philanthropy!
A Youth Pitch Competition
BUILDFest SWPA is the culminating event of the 2024 Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition, which invites youth business teams from schools and community-based organizations across Greater Pittsburgh to create an entrepreneurial idea to support a thriving community using the BUILD Design Challenge.
Be an event sponsor
Signature Sponsor
Lead sponsor recognition, Premium seating for 10, Invite to present winning cash prize, invite to be one of the four BUILDFest Judges
Fund-a-Finalist
Sponsor recognition, Premium seating for 10, Invite to intro top team, option for single day virtual engagement for up to 5 employees
Sales Expo Sponsor
Sponsor recognition at sales expo, premium seating for 8, Invite for leader to visit a classroom for a student engagement opportunity
Team Sponsor
=Sponsor recognition for one team, premium seating for 6
BUILD Southwestern PA Schools
A huge thank you to our school partners that continue to make impact throughout the year with our students.
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