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February 16, 2026 · AlphaLab announced the 20 startups selected for its 2026 cohort, spanning AI, robotics, health, energy and advanced manufacturing in the Pittsburgh area.
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October 3, 2025 · Carnegie Mellon University and Innovation Works co-hosted the AI & Robotics Venture Day in Pittsburgh, allowing 32 AI and robotics startups to make investor-ready pitches.
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August 30, 2025 · The Robotics Factory added five startups, Beyond Reach Labs, OctaPulse, roboLoop, Silly Surfacing and Space Precision Systems, to its Accelerate Program’s 2025 cohort.
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September 22, 2024 · Innovation Works and Carnegie Mellon will host the 7th annual AI & Robotics Venture Fair, taking place on Sept. 26 in Pittsburgh at the University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.
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July 13, 2024 · The Robotics Factory welcomed five new companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program, focusing on health tech, aviation and plastic recycling.
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June 2, 2024 · Cybernetix Ventures recently partnered with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network to bring more of the cluster’s investable robotics opportunities to global markets.
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March 27, 2024 · Applications are now open for The Robotics Factory’s Scale Residency Program. Innovation Works will hold a virtual information session Friday, March 29, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
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January 24, 2024 · Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network will select several robotics startups for the program, providing up to $100,000 and office space for each company.
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