Our Innovation Ecosystem
From robotics and life sciences to AI and energy, Pittsburgh’s innovation economy is growing fast. Here you’ll find the players shaping the region, the data that tells its story, and the resources that make it easy for investors, entrepreneurs, and support organizations to get connected and stay informed.
Our Key Players
Pittsburgh’s innovation ecosystem thrives on collaboration. These organizations bring together startups, researchers, investors, and civic leaders to drive growth and opportunity.
Pittsburgh Life Science Alliance
Advancing the region’s biotech and medtech industries through collaboration, investment, and commercialization support.
Ecosystem by the Numbers
300+
Startups Launched
Across a range of industries, from AI to MedTech.
$2B+
Capital Raised
Investments fueling our regional growth.
50+
Partner Organizations
Collaborating to build the future together.
25%
Year-over-Year Growth
Steady expansion in venture and innovation activity.
Strong Talent Pipeline
Pittsburgh produces thousands of STEM grads each year from world-class institutions like Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.
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