Contribute to Pittsburgh’s Research & Innovation Scene
Interested in sharing your story with Hot Metal Campus?
Have a startup, research project, or story idea connected to the Hot Metal district or the broader Pittsburgh innovation ecosystem, or interested in contributing to Hot Metal Campus? We welcome pitches, submissions, and contributor inquiries. Submit your story ideas, research, startup, pitch decks, or contributor inquiries to submissions@hotmetalcampus.com
What we’re looking for
We’re especially interested in stories that have a clear connection to Hot Metal Campus, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Highlight original research, new ventures, or cross-sector collaboration
Expand upon recent trends in life sciences, biotech, chemistry, startups, academic research, and entertainment media
Are timely, substantive, and rooted in real work or impact
Who writes the story?
Depending on the nature of the submission, stories may be:
Written by Hot Metal staff based on interviews, research, and provided materials
Contributions written by founders, researchers, or community members, in coordination with our editorial team. Please note that contributor submissions are currently unpaid.
Final editorial decisions, including format, length, and publication timing, are at the discretion of Hot Metal Campus.
What to include in your submission
To help us evaluate your pitch, please include:
A brief summary of the research, startup, collaboration, or story idea
Relevant affiliation(s) or organization(s)
Current stage or status (research phase, early startup, active company, etc.)
Links to a website, paper, pitch deck, or supporting materials (if available)
If applicable, an indication of whether you are interested in contributing a draft
Submit Your Story
Please send submissions and inquiries to: submissions@hotmetalcampus.com
Our team reviews submissions on a rolling basis. Response times may vary depending on volume.