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Innovation Works
Jul 17, 20235 min read
Robotics Factory to Fuel Robotics Startups & Catalyze Regional Economic Growth
The dedicated home for the Robotics Factory fortifies the region’s robotics cluster & reinforces Pittsburgh’s position as a global leader.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 18, 20231 min read
The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment
The city was singled out for its emerging robotics, biomanufacturing and clean energy industries
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf: $246 Million Awarded to Support Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania
Direct Venture Investment funding has been awarded to Ben Franklin Technology Partners through the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
Innovation Works
Sep 2, 20223 min read
Pittsburgh's Innovation Works: Facts You Need to Know about Build Back Better
The White House announced the Pittsburgh region has been awarded $62.7 million in BBB funding to help support innovation and economic growth
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jul 11, 20222 min read
State Budget Includes Investments in Innovation
The line item for BFTDA, which is included within the budget for (DCED), will rise from $14.5 million to $17 million in the 2022-23 budget.
Innovation Works
Feb 24, 20224 min read
Rich Lunak to Retire From Innovation Works After a Career That Helped Transform Pittsburgh
Rich Lunak helped develop 20,000 jobs in Pittsburgh region’s tech startups, helped emerging tech sectors & fostered a climate of innovation
Pittsburgh Inno
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Here's what Gov. Wolf's budget proposal could mean for region's startups, entrepreneurs
Wolf's PA budget proposal would represent a more than 57% increase in funding from the $3.5 million IW currently operates on each year.
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