Press Releases
Robotics Factory Scale Residency Opens Application Window
03.27.24
PITTSBURGH — March 27, 2024 — The Robotics Factory, a division of Innovation Works dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has opened the application…
Pittsburgh records second-highest year for tech investments, new report finds
03.20.24
Region’s tech scene raised $3.12 billion in 2023, a 203% increase in spite of nationwide decline PITTSBURGH — March 20, 2024 — Despite a national fundraising decline of nearly 30%…
Robotics Factory Accelerate Program Opens Application Process For Next Cohort
01.17.24
PITTSBURGH —Jan. 17, 2024 —Automation and robotics are on the rise for key sectors like logistics, healthcare, and agriculture. The global robotics market is projected to skyrocket to more than…
AlphaLab Health Launches Fourth Cohort of Startups to Transform Patient Care
12.07.23
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (December 6, 2023) – AlphaLab Health, a joint program of Innovation Works (IW) and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) to accelerate the growth of healthcare and life sciences startups, today announced the fourth…
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’s Create Program Launches Partnership with Pittsburgh International Airport And Future Travel Experience To Focus On Robotic Solutions For The Aviation Industry
02.22.23
Industry Members Take Part in Workshops, Tours, Networking April 18 – 20, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA – February 22, 2023 – Startup support organization Innovation Works (IW) and robotics industry partner,…
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…