Press Releases
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…
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…
Secretary Davin Continues ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour at MECCO, Discusses Gov. Wolf’s Commitment to Technology Sector in Pennsylvania
08.17.17
"Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin continued the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at MECCO. Innovation Works provided crucial funding and technical assistance that enabled MECCO…
Startable Final Showcase and Celebration Highlights Teen Entrepreneurship
08.14.17
To celebrate the completion of the 2017 Startable Summer Program, Innovation Works is holding the Startable Final Showcase and Celebration at the Ace Hotel on August 17, 5-9 PM.
Teens Join the Robitics Wave Sweeping Pittsburgh in Innovation Works’ 5 X 5 Robotics Camp During National Robotics Week
04.06.17
Ten local teenagers ranging from ages 12 to 16 will experience first-hand the technology trends sweeping Pittsburgh in the 5 x 5 Robotics Camp led by Innovation Works.
State Leaders Kick Off Innovation Works’ Scalable Innovation Program Matching Manufacturers and Startup Technology Companies
01.12.17
Innovation Works (IW) launched the Scalable Innovation program to expand business opportunities for both manufacturers and startups and help them overcome inherent challenges they scaling their businesses. The program helps…