Georgetown Entrepreneurship

Global Social Innovation Labs (GSIL)
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09
The Georgetown Social Innovation Lab is an annual pitch competition held at Georgetown University over the course of a weekend. GSIL gathers both graduate and undergraduate students to form teams and come up with innovative solutions to a pressing global problem. Students receive close mentorship by practitioners and entrepreneurs, so that by the end of the weekend they may pitch a technical intervention of their own design to a panel of expert judges.
For more information, visit https://ghd.georgetown.edu/gsil/
This year’s theme: Sustainable Food Systems
Dates: Saturday and Sunday (2/8-2/9)
Pitches will be Sunday 2/9 10 AM – 3 PM.

Fireside Chat with Alan Patricof
2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Rafik B. Hariri Building: Room 450, 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC, 20057, United States
Join us for a fireside discussion with Alan Patricof, co-founder of Primetime Partners, Greycroft, and APAX. Patricof provides 50+ years of industry insight, being an early investor in companies such as Apple, Audible, Venmo, AOL, LifeTime Fitness, and New York Magazine. Discussing Patricof’s new autobiography, No Red Lights, chronicling his exploits across venture, politics, and culture, the discussion will be followed by a book signing.
Register Here

Idea-a-thon
2025-02-18 18:30 | Fisher Colloquium
We invite you to attend the Spring Idea-a-thon on Feb. 18th at 6:30 pm in Fisher Colloquium, an exciting brainstorming and pitch workshop! This workshop will give students the opportunity to dive into the design thinking process, transform their ideas into a startup concept, and receive valuable feedback from experienced alumni and entrepreneurs such as yourself.
Register here

Rwanda Startup Summer Immersion Info Session
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30
Spend two life-changing weeks in Kigali, Rwanda this May 20-31, learning about Africa’s vibrant startup scene, working on a startup venture with founders from across Africa, meeting game-changers, dreamers, and innovators changing the future of Africa!

*OPEN TO ALL UNDERGRADUATES AND MASTERS STUDENTS.
COME FIND OUT MORE AT INFO SESSION!

No Registration please join us:
Wednesday, February 19th
6:30 PM
Hariri Room 360
or Contact Prof. Gabre-Madhin: eleni.gabre-madhin@georgetown.edu

Bagels with the Deans
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Shea Commons
Please join us as Entrepreneurship does a “takeover” of “Bagels with the Deans” for one hour on Feb 20. The team will be discussing the following programs/events:

Entrepreneurship Minor
Rwanda Summer Startup Immersion
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club

Venture in the Capital
2025-02-21 | Lohrfink Auditorium, 3613-3625 Canal Rd NW, Washington, TX, 20007, United States
Join us at the Venture in the Capital Summit, Georgetown’s first student-led conference exploring the intersection of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and public policy. Meet with and learn from distinguished Georgetown alumni and industry experts as they share their invaluable insights and experiences with the Georgetown community.
More information here

Summer Launch Incubator (SLI) Sign up Deadline
2025-02-21
The Georgetown Entrepreneurship Summer Launch Incubator (SLI) is Georgetown’s exclusive startup incubator program designed specifically for Georgetown students and current year graduates who want to launch a new venture. Many of our most successful student-led ventures have participated in the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Summer Launch Incubator. Several have gone on to gain admission to other regional and national accelerators, or receive other offers of investment and support.
Read more and apply here

Pitch Open Mic Night
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Midnight Mug, Lau 2
Open Pitch Night: Your Idea, Your Spotlight! 🚀
The Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club and The Corp are joining forces for an exciting Open Pitch Night—where bold ideas take center stage! Whether you’ve got a startup vision, a side hustle, or a wild idea waiting to be heard, this is your chance to pitch it in front of fellow Hoyas.
What’s in it for you?
✅ Pitch your idea—no slides, no business plan needed, just your best 2-minute pitch!
✅ Live audience vote—STUDENTS decide the People’s Choice winner!
✅ Network & connect with entrepreneurs, innovators, and potential co-founders
Register here

Healthcare Hackathon with Artificial Intelligence (H2AI)
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | Fisher Colloquium
Are you ready to tackle the biggest challenges in healthcare using AI and innovation? Join H2AI, a hackathon where students, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals come together to develop groundbreaking solutions in just one weekend. No prior coding experience? No problem! Whether you’re a coder, consultant, clinician, or simply passionate about healthcare, you’ll gain hands-on experience and collaborate with industry leaders while competing for $10,000+ in prizes and the chance to shape the future of medicine. Network with top mentors, showcase your ideas, and make an impact. Sign up today at https://georgetown-h2ai.devpost.com/

Healthcare Hackathon with AI (H2AI)
2025-03-14 17:00 - 2025-03-16 15:00
Healthcare Hackathon with AI (H2AI) is a 3-day hackathon featuring clinicians, engineers, business leaders, and students. Involving 150+ participants with backgrounds in computer science, medicine, and business, we bring together the brightest minds to create innovative prototypes in Al and medicine for better patient care.
Register Here

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Fireside Chat
2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Fisher Colloquium
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring two alumni entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry as part of the Stanton Distinguished Leaders Series:

Vinoda Basnayake (B’03) – CEO of Versus Equity, a leader in nightlife, restaurants, and hospitality investments.

Marley Majcher (B’91) – CEO of The Party Goddess, a renowned luxury event planning company and business consultancy.

Whether you’re interested in event planning, nightlife, or investment strategies in the hospitality space, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Tuesday, March 25, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Fisher Colloquium

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Maker Hub x Entrepreneurship
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
“From Prototype to Profit: Where Makers Meet Entrepreneurs”
Got a great idea? Let’s make it real! In this workshop, you’ll explore how the Maker Hub’s tools and materials can help you prototype your next big venture and brainstorm how to test your product in the market. Whether you’re working on a physical product, a digital experience, or just refining an idea, this session – hosted in collaboration with the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club – will introduce you to the resources and materials that can bring your vision to life.
Maker Hub volunteers and EShip Club members will be on hand to help brainstorm, flesh out your concept, and guide you through the first steps of prototyping. Whether you need a minimum viable product (MVP) for pitching or a proof-of-concept to test functionality, this workshop will give you the resources and confidence to get started. This is great for all levels of experience!
No prior making or business experience is necessary – just bring your ideas and entrepreneurial spirit! Close-toed shoes are required in the Maker Hub. Please see the Maker Hub website for all rules.
Reach out to EntrepreneurshipClub@georgetown.edu and follow Eship on Instagram (@georgetownentrepreneurship) for more information!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vEPUUGQxdpTi1PoSA
Date: Mar 31, 2025
Time: 7 – 8 PM
Location: Maker Hub (Lau 1)

Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Celebration and Showcase
2025-04-01 | Fisher Colloquium
Join us for Georgetown’s Research and Innovation Showcase, a half-day event that highlights groundbreaking discoveries, celebrates innovation, showcases new ventures, and connects academia with industry and investors. This event will feature a celebratory luncheon (by invitation only), research presentations, an industry panel discussion, and a venture fair showcasing exciting new entrepreneurial companies and teams from the Georgetown community.

Startup Bootcamp
2025-04-04 16:00 - 20:00
Work on a Current Idea or Company at the Startup Bootcamp on April 4th

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a game-changing idea? Ready to take your startup to the next level? On April 4th at 4pm, Georgetown Entrepreneurship is launching its inaugural Startup Bootcamp—an immersive experience designed to connect early-stage founders with expert mentors, strategic guidance, and the resources needed to accelerate their ventures.
What to Expect:

Personalized Mentorship
Hands-on Learning
Goal-Driven Growth

Register here!

ECOprenuership Pitch Workshop
2025-04-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Hariri 140
The Georgetown Ecopreneurship Pitch Competition challenges student teams to develop an innovative, feasible solution to improve the sustainability of Georgetown’s DC neighborhood and campuses. Two winning teams will receive awards of up to $3,000, as well as project development mentorship, to actually implement their solutions. The competition will be April 12 9AM-6PM (Hariri case room 240) and will be preceded by an optional introductory workshop on April 5 3-5PM (Hariri case room 140), both on Georgetown’s main campus. These events are a great way to meet other students, mentors, professionals, and Georgetown community members (faculty, staff, operations) who are knowledgeable about sustainability, and no experience or prior team creation is required! A light breakfast and lunch will be served at the event.
Fill out the interest form here!

ECOprenuership Pitch Competition
2025-04-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Hariri 240

Entrepreneurship/Small Business: A conversation with Bill Condron
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:15 | Fisher Colloquium
Cosponsored by:
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club
Georgetown MBA Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club
Georgetown MBA Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club
Georgetown Small Business Corps
Moderated by Professor Jeff Reid, this informal conversation will help attendees learn how a leader with no formal business education has taken a decades-old company to new heights, creating jobs and value in small towns across New England. Bill Condron is the third generation of his family to run The Granite Group, a plumbing supply wholesaler with locations throughout New England. He’s continued to build on the success of past generations through growth strategy, innovation and a focus on his employees – making them one of the best companies to work for in the region.
Register here

Entrepreneurship in Health Pitch Competition
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Hilltop Tap Room, Healey Family Student Center
This is an opportunity to present a health-related pitch in a relaxed environment to a panel of expert judges and receive feedback! Light dinner and refreshments will also be provided to all pitchers and attendees.
Register to pitch here.
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'Roundtable Discussion: Is Africa The Next Tech Superpower'
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Fisher Colloquium
On the margins of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings happening in Washington next week, we will host an exciting Roundtable Discussion at MSB, in partnership with SFS African Studies, on April 23 at 1 PM in Fisher Colloquium on one of the key topics being hotly debated in business and policy circles: Africa’s rising place in the Global Startup Revolution under way around the world.
As the fastest growing region for Venture Capital over the past five years, and a continent that will represent 1/2 of the global labor force and 1/3 of the world’s youth by 2050, Africa is a continent that is teeming with innovation and entrepreneurship. And the world is paying attention. And Georgetown is too.
Join us for an insightful discussion with a fantastic lineup of key experts and practitioners: Jeff Reid, Director of Georgetown Entrepreneurship, Dr. Houda Ghozzi, CEO of Open Startup International in Tunisia who works closely with various US universities on pan-African entrepreneurship, and Dumi Mabhena, an African startup co-founder and an MBA Hoya.
Register here

Excellence in Entrepreneurship Showcase 2025
2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Fisher Colloquium
Join us for an exciting in-person event, The Spring Georgetown Excellence in Entrepreneurship Showcase, hosted by the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. Join us in Fisher Colloquium at 5 pm where our showcase promises an engaging exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation within the Georgetown community. From groundbreaking projects to transformative ideas, guests will learn firsthand about the myriad opportunities entrepreneurship presents across the campus. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or simply curious about the entrepreneurial landscape, this event offers a chance to gain insights, network, and celebrate the spirit of innovation. The highlight of the evening will be the recognition of outstanding individuals and winners of the prestigious Georgetown Entrepreneurship Excellence Awards. These trailblazers represent the pinnacle of entrepreneurial achievement within the Georgetown community, embodying the values of innovation, leadership, and service.
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Georgetown Ventures Demo Day
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Lohrfink Auditorium, 3613-3625 Canal Rd NW, Washington, TX, 20007, United States
Join us for Demo Day on April 29th in Lohrfink Auditorium where 9 startup founders will take the stage to demonstrate the progress they have made over the 10-week accelerator period. Spanning industries across tech, healthcare, sustainability, and consumer goods, each startup tackles unique challenges with innovative solutions. Here, founders will share their professional journey, highlight key milestones, and make their ask—whether it’s funding, mentorship, partnerships, or strategic support. Don’t miss the chance to support the next generation of entrepreneurs!
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