The PNC Business Innovation Summit is a time for the bright minds of the campus and community to learn valuable life lessons from industry leaders. This two day event includes an Innovation Conference and the Wildcat Pitch Competition. Join us for opportunities to learn and connect with industry leaders and an opportunity to win seed funding for innovative business plans that will disrupt the current market and lead to lasting community change.

Friday, April 22: The Business Case for Social Innovation

Social innovation exists in the for-profit and not-for-profit industries. This year’s conference we will hear from several for-profit social innovators who are solving human and community issues.

Keynote: Ian McClure
Ian McClure is the Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR), Innovation and Economic Impact for UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky. Previously, Ian was also the Executive Director of the UK Office of Technology Commercialization. He began his career as a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Intellectual Property (IP) transactions attorney. Following private practice, he helped build a start-up company in Chicago, IPXI, that was the world’s first financial exchange for IP and technology rights, which he led through product development, capital raise, proof of concept and growth to 30+ full-time employees and two offices.  MORE INFO

Saturday, April 23: Wildcat Pitch Competition 

This full day competition will allow student teams to pitch a business plan in their division, undergraduate or graduate, to compete for a spot in the final round. Perform your best pitch for a panel of prestigious judges for a chance to win seed money. $20,000 is up for grabs. MORE INFO