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AlphaLab named 20 startups to its 2026 cohort, including the seven from the Robotics Factory.
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AlphaLab
AlphaLab named 20 startups to its 2026 cohort, including the seven from the Robotics Factory.
AlphaLab, the accelerator of Pittsburgh-based Innovation Works, has selected 20 startups to join its 2026 cohort, marking the largest group of companies the program has supported at once.
The companies span artificial intelligence, robotics, health innovation, energy and advanced manufacturing, which AlphaLab said reflects a growing emphasis on technologies that embed intelligence into both digital systems and physical products.
Collectively, the cohort is focused on improving how industries operate, from modernizing legacy workflows to building hardware and infrastructure that adapts in real-world environments.
AlphaLab said that the selected startups will receive up to $100,000 in investment, along with hands-on support focused on customer acquisition, founder-led sales, fundraising preparation and product-market fit. The accelerator added that organizational founders will also participate in an immersive, on-site cohort experience designed to foster collaboration, mentorship and rapid execution.
“This cohort reflects how quickly technology is moving from experimentation to application,” said Aaron Tainter, director of Accelerator Programs at Innovation Works. “These founders are embedding intelligence into systems that people and businesses rely on every day, whether that’s health care delivery, energy storage, robotics, or industrial operations.”
While the cohort operates as a single, unified program, AlphaLab said that companies bring strengths aligned with its industry tracks, including Software, Health, Gear, and The Robotics Factory. The Robotics Factory members of the 2026 cohort include:
Learn more about the full list 2026 cohort here.
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