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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.
Innovation Works Names New President & CEO
10.06.22
Innovation Works Names Ven Raju New President CEO PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2022) --- Ven Raju has been named President & Chief Executive Officer of Innovation Works (IW), one of…
Pittsburgh Continues to Advance in Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking
06.14.22
Pittsburgh is highlighted in the world’s paramount report on enriching startup and economic growth, ranking as the #13 global Emerging Ecosystem overall Pittsburgh is highlighted in the 2022 Global Startup…
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge Will Fund Technologies to Support Racial and Economic Justice in Southwestern Pennsylvania
05.05.22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: TERRI GLUECK (412)818-8191 mobile tglueck@innovationworks.org UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge Will Fund Technologies to Support Racial and Economic Justice in Southwestern Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH -- May 5, 2022…
Innovation Works Launches National Search for New CEO with Search Firm Korn Ferry
04.13.22
April 11, 2022 – Pittsburgh, PA – Innovation Works (IW) has selected Korn Ferry to conduct a national search for a CEO to replace Rich Lunak who…
Rich Lunak to Retire from Innovation Works After a Career that Helped Transform Pittsburgh into One of America’s Top Startup Hubs
02.24.22
Lunak helped develop 20,000 jobs in Pittsburgh region's tech startups, drew spotlight to emerging tech sectors, and fostered a climate of innovation to match that of the companies IW supports…
AHN, Highmark Health Cut Ribbon to Innovation Hub at Former Suburban Hospital Campus in Bellevue
02.16.22
State-of-the-art Facility to Support Recently Launched AHN & Innovation Works Health Care and Life Sciences Accelerator – AlphaLab Health Pittsburgh, PA (Feb. 16, 2022) – Representatives of Highmark Health,…