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Good News:  Progress in Our Entrepreneurial Economy
May 2, 2008
"If you want some good news about the entrepreneurial economy in the Pittsburgh Region, read the 2007 Community Report from Innovation Works", states Harold Miller in his May 2 blog.
Read More at  Pittsburgh's Future
High-tech sector gets big lift
May 2, 2008
"Since its inception in 1999, Innovation Works has channeled $36 million in state money to Southwestern Pennsylvania startup companies."
Read More at  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Innovation Works touts 2007 success stories
May 2, 2008
"The Hazelwood-based venture capital fund that specializes in giving a leg up to young technology companies released its annual report last night . . . "
Read More at  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh venture capital deals skyrocket
March 14, 2008
Venture capital investment is growing faster in Pittsburgh than almost anywhere else in the country.
Read More at  Pittsburgh Business Times
City 2nd in venture capital growth
March 11, 2008
Pittsburgh is one of the top five fastest-growing regions for investments by venture capital firms, according to a MoneyTree report being released today.
Read More at  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Company News
TowerCare helps mid-size non-profits to grow, doubling in size and hiring
March 5, 2008
With charitable giving in the U.S. on the rise, Wexford-based TowerCare's software for non-profit management and fundraising is in demand.
Read More at Pop City Media
ImpactGames hopes role play leads to big pay day
February 29, 2008
In its new online role-playing game, ImpactGames will make a game of the news.
Read More at Pittsburgh Business Times
Software firm raises capital to boost sales to nonprofits
February 22, 2008
TowerCare LLC, a Wexford-based developer of software for nonprofit organizations, has raised more than $1 million toward a $2 million goal.
Read More at Pittsburgh Business Times
Wireless power transmission company gets state aid
February 22, 2008
Powercast Inc., a wireless power transfer company, received a $1.38 million economic incentive package from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Read More at Pittsburgh Business Times
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Press Releases
Innovation Works Launches AlphaLab to Rapidly Grow Software-Related Companies by Providing Investment, Office Space, Expertise
February 21, 2008
Innovation Works, one of the country’s most active investors in seed-stage technology companies,   is launching AlphaLab to accelerate the development of software, interactive games and Internet-related companies.  
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Innovation Works Makes 100th New Investment in Seed-Stage Technology Companies
January 17, 2008
Innovation Works, the Pittsburgh region’s most active and largest seed-stage investor in technology start-ups, invested in its 100th company since the inception of the organization’s seed fund in late 1999.
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AlphaLab
AlphaLab provides funding, space and business assistance to launch the next generation of software, interactive game-design and Web-related companies. Learn More.
 
Careers
To search for job openings at portfolio companies and/or Innovation Works, or to submit a resume, go to Careers.
 
 
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Help Startups Forum:  Where Do We Go From Here?
May 6, 2008
Help forum on the future of Pittsburgh's entrepreneurial community.
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EnterPrize Business Plan Competition 2008
EnterPrize Business Plan Competition 2008
February 20 - June 23, 2008
The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s EnterPrize Business Plan Competition 2008 is Pittsburgh’s premier business plan competition for technology startups.
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