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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.
From Concept to Commercialization: Robotics Factory is now accepting applications for the Scale Residency Program
09.12.23
Pittsburgh, PA – September 12, 2023 – The Robotics Factory, an initiative dedicated to creating, accelerating, and growing robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, is excited to announce that applications are now…
Robotics Factory to locate in Lawrenceville’s Tech Forge, will fuel robotics startups and catalyze regional economic growth
07.17.23
Pittsburgh, PA – July 17, 2023 – The Robotics Factory will locate in the Tech Forge building in Lawrenceville, part of the long “Robotics Row” that runs from the Strip…
FIRST COHORT PARTICIPATES IN INNOVATION WORKS’ ROBOTICS FACTORY ACCELERATOR
06.29.23
PITTSBURGH, PA – June 29, 2023 -- The first six companies have been selected to participate in the Accelerate program of the Robotics Factory, part of the effort to Create,…
Kevin Dowling to lead Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory to create, accelerate and scale robotics companies
06.08.23
Pittsburgh, PA – June 08, 2023 – Innovation Works announces the appointment of Kevin Dowling as interim lead of the Robotics Factory. Dowling, a tech leader who was involved with…
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…