News

Innovation Works measures success by the accomplishments of the companies we assist. In our News section, you will find the latest information about the technological advancements, groundbreaking research, and business development milestones being achieved by Our Portfolio Companies. You can also access our press releases and review stories that feature Innovation Works, the developing technology sector in Southwestern Pennsylvania and other local economic development news.

Photos: 40 fast-rising young executives in Pittsburgh
05/21/2013

Forty rising stars from the Pittsburgh region are being honored by the Pittsburgh Business Times at the Fast Trackers awards ceremony June 27 in Pittsburgh.

Read more in the Pittsburgh Business Times

CMU team develops yummy-for-tummy test: Edible battery
05/21/2013

The edible battery, developed by Christopher Bettinger, at CMU features a biodegradable capsule that contains a flexible polymer and a sodium ion electrochemical cell that can integrate harmlessly with human tissue.

Read more in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

There was a startup extravaganza in the Strip
05/15/2013

May 14 the latest class of companies graduated from the AlphaLab program making company pitches for seed funding to take them to the next level.

Read more and view video and slideshow in the Pittsburgh Business Times

Innovation Works celebrates milestones, announces regional energy alliance with NETL
05/15/2013

Rich Lunak, CEO of Innovation Works, speaks to this year’s annual meeting crowd of 500 highlighting the accomplishments of our exciting startup companies.

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Innovation Works is the Ben Franklin Technology Partner
of Southwestern PA and is supported by the Department of
Community and Economic Development.