IW 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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…