Building By the Numbers
$1.2B+
Raised in 2025
Pittsburgh startups are turning bold ideas into big raises across every stage.
34
100m+ Startups
From robotics to biotech, these breakout companies prove Pittsburgh is built to scale.
2.1B
Annual R&D Spending
With two R1 universities just blocks apart, Pittsburgh invests heavily in research with real-world impact.
20+
Accelerators & Incubators
Our robust network of accelerators and incubators helps startups launch, grow, and thrive across industries.
Innovation
lives at the intersection
Pittsburgh’s economy is shaped by world-class strengths in life sciences, robotics, and artificial intelligence. These industries often overlap — powering breakthroughs in everything from autonomous systems to digital health. With deep research roots and a growing commercial footprint, the region is building what’s next at the intersection of advanced technology and real-world application.
Driving this momentum are three sector leaders: the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, and the AI Strike Team. Together, they connect startups, researchers, and investors across disciplines — making Pittsburgh one of the only places where a robotics company, a health tech startup, and an AI research lab might share not just a zip code, but a roadmap.
Driving this momentum are three sector leaders: the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, and the AI Strike Team. Together, they connect startups, researchers, and investors across disciplines — making Pittsburgh one of the only places where a robotics company, a health tech startup, and an AI research lab might share not just a zip code, but a roadmap.

The Journey Starts Here
Connecting your Startup
Find the right programs, funding, and partners to fuel your growth.
Mapping the Ecosystem
Discover the people, institutions, and opportunities shaping the region’s tech economy.
Building an Innovation District
Explore where cutting-edge research, talent, and entrepreneurship converge.