Innovation Works Annual
Pittsburgh Capital Forum
The Pittsburgh Capital Forum brings together founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners to explore the data and trends driving startup investment across our region.
Hosted annually by Innovation Works in partnership with EY, the Forum centers around the release of the Pittsburgh Investment Landscape Report—a comprehensive look at capital flows, sector momentum, and the future of innovation in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
REGIONAL INVESTMENT LEADERSHIP
What is the Pittsburgh Capital Forum?
A data-driven conversation about capital support of entrepreneurship in the region
Each year, the Innovation Works Pittsburgh Capital Forum convenes leaders from across the innovation ecosystem to unpack what’s happening and what’s next for startup investment in our region.
At the center of the conversation is the annual Pittsburgh Investment Landscape Report, which analyzes:
- Venture capital and early-stage investment activity
- Emerging sector trends across robotics, life sciences, software, and more
- The role of corporate, institutional, and public capital
- Opportunities and challenges shaping the regional economy
The Forum transforms this data into a shared conversation—bringing together the people building, funding, and supporting Pittsburgh’s next generation of companies.
Why the conversation matters
Pittsburgh’s innovation economy is growing and understanding where it’s headed requires both data and dialogue.
The Capital Forum creates a space to:
- Align around a shared understanding of the regional investment landscape
- Highlight momentum across key sectors and technologies
- Strengthen connections between founders, funders, and partners
- Identify opportunities to accelerate growth across Southwestern Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Capital Forum is hosted annually in Pittsburgh and features:
A first look at the latest Investment Landscape Report
Insights from regional and national leaders
Opportunities to connect with peers across the ecosystem
While the event itself is invitation-based, the insights are meant to be shared broadly through the report and ongoing engagement.
Who attends the Pittsburgh Capital Forum?
The evening invitation-only event brings together a diverse cross-section of Pittsburgh’s innovation ecosystem, including:
- Startup founders and leadership teams
- Venture capital and angel investors
- Corporate investors and strategy leaders interested in supporting innovation
- University and research partners
- Economic development and civic leaders
Together, these voices shape the conversation and lead the future of innovation in the region.
If you would like to join the conversation by attending the next forum, request being added to our list.
The Pittsburgh Investment Landscape Report
Produced annually by EY and Innovation Works, the Pittsburgh Investment Landscape Report provides a detailed view into the capital shaping our region’s startups. From early-stage funding trends to sector-level insights, the report is designed to equip founders, investors, and policymakers with the information they need to make informed decisions.
View the Report Online
The entire report is available online, compiling data since 2014, the first year of the report.
Download the Report
You can download an accessible PDF of this year’s report for easy reference.
Event Partners
The Innovation Works Pittsburgh Capital Forum is made possible through collaboration with ecosystem partners committed to advancing innovation in our region.
Our 2026 Pittsburgh Capital Forum
A look at our 2026 event held on March 18 at the Omni William Penn. Special thanks to our speakers and attendees!
Join Us!
If you are a regional leader or investor looking to learn more about opportunities to support the growing Pittsburgh economy through entrepreneurship, consider signing up for our Regional Leadership list. Subscriber will be considered for invitations to the next Pittsburgh Capital Forum.
