Lab to Market - Fall 2026

​CMU Lab to Market brings investors into direct conversation with leading researchers and research-driven founders working across AI, robotics, cybersecurity, energy, medical technology, and the life sciences. ​Featured discussions include: ​- Technology and the Future of Sports Entertainment - ​Foundation Models for Robotics - ​AI Systems That Anticipate Complex Outcomes - Physical AI - AI and Cybersecurity - Advanced Batteries and Energy Systems - Medical Devices and Bioelectronics - New Approaches to Cancer Detection and Measurement ​Participants include CMU researchers and leaders from Lovelace AI, Abridge, Obvious Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Accenture Ventures, Rain Capital, Construct Capital, Honda Ventures, Yosemite, Carnegie Foundry, and Stratus Materials. ​Who should attend: Venture investors, corporate innovation leaders, research-driven founders, CMU faculty, PhD students, and postdocs. ​Breakfast and lunch will be provided. ​CMU Lab to Market is part of CMU Startup Week and StartUP PGH. Hosted by the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship