Federal government to study tri-state area’s innovation cluster
11/27/2009
Pittsburgh businesses, along with their counterparts in West Virginia and eastern Ohio, are getting the opportunity to tell Congress how the federal government can help foster regional economic development.
Read more in the Pittsburgh Business Times
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Pennsylvania budget cuts mean less money for start-ups
11/20/2009
Local organizations designed to help entrepreneurs launch successful Pittsburgh-area businesses are warning of stiffer competition for early investment funds.
Read more in the Pittsburgh Business Times
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How will Obama’s $100M Innovation Strategy impact the region?
11/09/2009
The Pittsburgh Technology Council and Innovation Works have teamed up to take a look at this key national initiative, which involves $100 million in funding in 2010 to support regional innovation clusters and business incubators that will bring together the geographically shared resources of universities, research centers, companies and more.
Read more at PopCity
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Innovation Works in Oakland to receive $500,000 federal grant
10/31/2009
Innovation Works Inc. in Oakland will receive a $500,000 federal grant to help small, existing manufacturing companies afford the research and development needed to compete in the marketplace.
Read more in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Cut in funds could deter tech startups
10/30/2009
One of the engines of Pittsburgh's dynamic economy is sputtering slightly this year.
Read more in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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