The Pitch Innovation Session: Develop your pitch. Find your people. Start your journey.
Curious about startups, biotech, or how new ideas come to life? Join us for The Pitch Innovation Session, hosted by Nucleate RTP at BioLabs NC in Durham!
This event is all about exploring ideas, collaborating, and learning what it’s like to shape a startup — even if you’ve never pitched or thought about commercialization before. Whether you already have a full team or just want to see what it's all about, you're welcome here.
No team? No problem! We'll help match you with others and provide prompts to spark your thinking.
We’re proud to partner with Duke Office of Translation & Commercialization (OTC), UNC KickStart Venture Services, and NC State's Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) to bring this event to life. Come connect with students, innovators, and industry professionals across the Triangle biotech ecosystem!
What to expect:
👩🏫 Kickoff Presentation – Learn what makes a great pitch from Fedor Kossakovski of the Duke Office of Translation and Commercialization
🛠️ Pitch-Building Workshop – Work with mentors and experts from the startup world to develop and refine your pitch
🎤 Pitch Session – Present your idea to a panel of VCs, tech transfer officers, and startup mentors
🏆 Prizes – Cash prizes for the top pitches!
🍕 Free food + drinks throughout the evening
🤝 A collaborative, welcoming environment to network, build teams, and get inspired
Open to all experience levels and backgrounds — just bring your energy and an open mind. Whether you’re ready to pitch or just want to listen and learn, The Pitch Innovation Session is your launchpad into the startup space!
Stay tuned! We'll be sending out a form and event blast with more details soon. In the meantime, mark your calendar for our Info + Meet the Team Session on May 13th from 6–7 PM, where you can learn more, ask questions, and get connected before the main event.
If you can't make it, no worries—we’ll make sure you still get all the info you need!