Pittsburgh: The Best City for Founders & Their Businesses
Building By the Numbers
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Accelerators
Programs like Innovation Works, LifeX, and the Pathways Robotics Fellowship help founders fast-track their growth with funding, mentorship, and connections to industry partners.
Venture Funds
Local investors like Magarac, BlueTree, 412 Venture Fund, and Reinforced Ventures provide the capital and expertise to help startups scale from early stage to growth.
University & Foundations
Pittsburgh offers a unique edge with funders like 99 Tartans and the RK Mellon Social Impact Innovation program, connecting startups to capital backed by world-class research and philanthropic support.
Non-Dilutive
Opportunities like SBIR and STTR grants, along with local pitch competitions, provide critical capital without giving up equity.
Meet Our Builders
From big wins to lessons learned, Next on the Mic shares candid conversations with the builders behind Pittsburgh's growing startup ecosystem.
Liam Krut
Company: Reinforced Ventures
Role: Investment Partner
Short Bio: Liam shares about his journey into venture capital, his return to Pittsburgh, and his insights into investing in overlooked, cutting-edge technologies.
Leverage the Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit
Startups operating within Pennsylvania’s Keystone Innovation Zones can receive valuable tax credits to reinvest in growth. Our Avenu Workspaces are all within the KIZ. That means founders working from Avenu can tap into this incentive while connecting within the heart of Pittsburgh’s innovation ecosystem.