Events
Upcoming Events
BSA Career Connections
February 4, 2026, 5:30 - 7 PM, Rizzo Career Center
Join the BSA, Rizzo Career Center, and Simon Center for networking and a panel discussion with local founders and business leaders.
Black Voices, Black Ventures Entrepreneurial Expo
February 19, 2026, 6:00 - 8:30 PM, McGuire Hall
This student-run entrepreneurial expo hosted by RISE Loyola (Reimagining Inequities through Storytelling and Empowerment), Sellinger Scholars, and the Simon Center, will celebrate Black business owners from Baltimore alongside Black student entrepreneurs at Loyola. Interested in featuring your business? Email La'Mon Perry at lcperry@loyola.edu or register here.
Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava LaPere Innovation Awards
February 19, 2026 at 4 MLK (4 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Baltimore)
This event spotlights student-founded ventures and innovation awardees across the region. More info here.
Register for Student Venture Showcase
Sigma Nu Tau Induction Ceremony
March 9, 2026
Save the date - details coming soon! Learn more about the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society and apply here.
Baltipreneurs Demo Day
March 19, 2026, 6:30 - 9 PM, McGuire Hall
Celebrate the 7th Baltipreneurs Accelerator cohort with an evening of networking, pitches, and awards!
Greyhound Pitch Competition - AI Edition!
April 7, 2026, 5 - 8:30 PM, Virtual
Unlock the power of artificial intelligence with a Vibe Coding workshop presented by the Y Center. Learn to use tools for market research, problem validation, and ideation, and build a prototype using AI. No coding experience or software required!
Register for Greyhound Pitch - AI Edition
Student-Made Pop-Up Shops
Shop from student creators at pop-ups on campus! Look for tables in Boulder atrium or the Quad!
Shop Student-Made Loyola Maryland
Past Events
Greyhound Pitch Competition
November 14 - 15, 2025, Forbes Idea Lab (Beatty Hall 110)
Join the Simon Center for the fall 2025 Greyhound Pitch Competition powered by Y Center and sponsored by Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Management and Natural and Applied Sciences division! This two-day program takes participants through the process of breaking down a complex problem, developing ideas, defining actionable solutions, and creating a business model for a venture.
Truth & Turbulence: The Power of Technology & Data in the Pursuit of Good
November 11, 6 - 7:30 PM, Knott Hall B01
Join an interactive and engaging panel to examine the ethical and societal implications of decision-making in a post-fact world, where technology and data increasingly shape our understanding of truth, reputation, and the common good. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, speakers will explore how sustainability - environmental, intellectual, economic, and moral - intersects with innovation, business, responsibility, and community impact. Our panelists represent varied paths and life experiences and include:
Agnes Kibirige, Entrepreneur/Co-Founder, ExperTribe and Id3a:Catalyst
Ryan Levinson, Entrepreneur/Co-Founder, SunFunder
Jack Dolan, Vice President and Managing Director, J.D. Power
Baltipreneurs Accelerator Q&A
Tuesday, October 12, 12 - 1 PM, Zoom
Learn more about the Baltipreneurs Accelerator, a cohort-based program providing funding, training, and mentorship for Baltimore innovators including Loyola students, faculty, and staff. Hear from Baltipreneur alums, receive guidance on the application process and ask any questions.
Founders Bootcamp
Wednesday, October 22, 6 - 8 PM, Loyola Notre Dame Library
Bring your ideas to life at the in-person Founders Pre-Application Bootcamp! This interactive workshop will introduce you to the Baltipreneurs Accelerator, walk you through the application process, and give you the chance to sharpen your pitch. Compete for a $500 prize in a fast-paced pitch session.
**Arrive early at 5:30 PM to mingle and "Meet a Banker" from PNC!
Innovators' Kick-off
Thursday, September 25, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Forbes Idea Lab (Beatty Hall 110)
- Community & Connections --> Meet innovators, ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and honor society leaders!
- Student-Made pop-ups --> Shop, browse, and celebrate your peers' creativity!
- FREE food & prizes!
Innovation Fellows Workshops
The first Innovation Fellows faculty cohort, by invitation only, met on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 19
- Wednesday, March 26
- Wednesday, April 9
- Wednesday, April 23
Interested in learning more or being part of the next cohort? Contact Jon Weinstein, jweinstein1@loyola.edu.
April Lunch & Learn - Angel Investee Panel
April 4, 2025, 1 - 2 PM, Fernandez Holthaus Plaza & Outdoor Classroom (Forbes Idea Lab if inclement weather)
Loyola Angel investees and Baltimore founders from Los Hermanos Tequila, Clymb, and Keppel & Kismet, selected by students in the Applied Angel Investing course to receive investments in 2023 and 2024, shared updates.
Student-Made Pop-Up Shops
Shop from student creators at pop-ups on campus this spring! Look for tables in Boulder atrium or the Quad!
- February 19
- February 25
- March 26
- April 9
Shop Student-Made Loyola Maryland
Small Business Legal Clinic
March 28, 2025, 1 - 4 PM, Loyola Notre Dame Library
Applicants attended a FREE 1-hour session with an attorney to answer legal questions about their small businesses, with support from Maryland State Bar Association and Civil Justice Inc.
Baltipreneurs Demo Day
March 18, 2025, 6 - 9 PM, McGuire Hall
Celebrate 11 local Baltimore ventures at a showcase event with networking, pitches, awards, and more!
Career Connections
March 17, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Rizzo Career Center
Join us for a networking and panel event with the Black Student Association (BSA) & Rizzo Career Center.
Greyhound Pitch Competition
February 22 - 23, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM, Forbes Idea Lab (Beatty Hall 110)
Join the Simon Center for our inaugural Greyhound Pitch Competition powered by Y Center and sponsored by Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Management, Natural and Applied Sciences division, and Pitch Creator! This two-day program takes participants through the process of breaking down a complex problem, developing ideas, defining actionable solutions, and creating a business model for a venture. In addition to cash prizes including the Pitch Creator Hustle Award, one Greyhoud team will be selected to participate in the Hult Prize global business pitch competition in Boston in March 2025 with an opportunity to qualify for a $1M global award and trip to London this summer! ALL are welcome but register now - space is limited! Work toward building your BIG IDEA!
Maryland Student Venture Showcase
February 18, 2025, 5 PM - 9 PM, 4 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21201
Celebrate Maryland's brightest student entrepreneurs including Loyola's own Charles Engler, founder of Luminova, and recipient of a $50,000 Pava LaPere Innovation Award!
November Lunch & Learn - Faculty Perspectives on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Monday, November 18, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Forbes Idea Lab (1st floor of Fernandez Center) Lunch provided!
Join us for a panel talk with Loyola faculty from various backgrounds to discuss the roles of I&E in different areas of study. All are welcome! Come as you are!
Show Her The Money film screening
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Parkway Theater (5 West North Avenue, Baltimore 21201)
Enjoy a cocktail reception and screening of Show Her The Money, a powerful film about the challenges women face securing financial capital and the female investors who support them. Brought to you by JHTV, Loyola University's Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and UpSurge Baltimore.
Watch the trailer here: https://showherthemoneymovie.com.
October Lunch & Learn
Friday, October 11, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Forbes Idea Lab (1st floor of Fernandez Center) Lunch provided!
Join us for an internship panel. Hear from students about their experiences interning at startups, in VC, and building their own businesses. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation and connections! All are welcome, come as you are!
Baltipreneurs Q&A
Monday, October 14, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Zoom
Hear tips for submitting a successful application at a virtual Q&A session with director Wendy Bolger.
Women Founders Bootcamp
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Join us for an in-person pre-application bootcamp for women founders to hear tips and advice from past female Baltipreneurs and have an opportunity to pitch your venture for a $500 prize.
September Lunch & Learn
Friday, September 13, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Forbes Idea Lab (1st floor of Fernandez Center)
Calling all makers and creators! Discover resources, connect with campus innovators, and celebrate the launch of Loyola's Student-Made Store. All are welcome, come as you are! Pizza's on us!
