In The 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.
UpPrize, a BNY Mellon-Funded Competition that Supports Innovation in Southwestern Pennsylvania, to Return in 2023
04.11.23
PITTSBURGH – April 11, 2023 – The UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge, an annual competition in Southwestern Pennsylvania, is now open to applicants for a sixth year. Funded by the BNY…
Innovation Works Hires New Chief Strategy Operations Officer to Support Growth and Expanded Services
03.02.23
Pittsburgh, PA – March 2, 2023 – Innovation Works is pleased to announce that Kirk Botula is joining the team as Chief Strategy Operations Officer. Kirk will help to set…
Robotics Factory’s Create Program Launches Partnership with Pittsburgh International Airport And Future Travel Experience To Focus On Robotic Solutions For The Aviation Industry
02.22.23
Industry Members Take Part in Workshops, Tours, Networking April 18 – 20, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA – February 22, 2023 – Startup support organization Innovation Works (IW) and robotics industry partner,…
Robotics Factory Launches Unique Program to Create Startups Addressing Industry Needs, Accelerate their Growth and Scale Up Manufacturing
01.18.23
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 18, 2023 -- Innovation Works, along with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and other regional partners, launch the Robotics Factory, a set of inter-related programs that are part…
Third Cohort of AlphaLab Health Launches to Accelerate Growth of Local Life Sciences Companies
11.29.22
The joint venture of Innovation Works and Allegheny Health Network will accelerate companies addressing a wide variety of patient needs: pain assessment, cochlear implantation, ophthalmic diagnostics, price transparency, sleep, and…
UpPrize Finalists Offer Solutions With An Emphasis On Racial and Economic Justice
11.28.22
UpPrize Finalists Offer Solutions With An Emphasis On Racial and Economic Justice Fifth Annual Final Event to Be Held November 29, 2022 PITTSBURGH – November 28, 2022 – The final event…