Press Releases
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…
Record Year for Investment in Pittsburgh’s Tech Companies According to Ernst & Young LLP and Innovation Works report
03.19.15
More investment poured into Pittsburgh's technology companies in 2014 than any year since 2001!
Hardware Accelerator AlphaLab Gear and Techshop Team Up On National Hardware Cup
01.27.15
AlphaLab Gear, a leading hardware accelerator based in Pittsburgh, and TechShop, a membership-based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio with locations nationwide, are launching the AlphaLab Gear National Hardware Cup to…
Investment in Pittsburgh’s Tech Companies is Building Momentum According to 5-Year Report from Ernst & Young and Innovation Works
03.20.14
According to the second annual review by Ernst & Young and Innovation Works on regional investment activity, Pittsburgh technology companies continue to outpace national averages in the amount of venture…