Innovation Works

Turning Ideas into Companies
Innovation Works is committed to fostering innovation and boosting the economic growth of Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) by investing in people and businesses that drive change. Their portfolio features key industries thriving in the Pittsburgh area, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices, retail technologies, and enterprise software. Some of the notable and rapidly expanding companies they have supported include 4Moms, Wombat Security, Bossa Nova Robotics, JazzHR, ALung Technologies, Civic Science, Vivisimo (acquired by IBM), Modcloth (acquired by Walmart), and NoWait (acquired by Yelp).

Supporting Entrepreneurs from Seed to Future Funding
Innovation Works empowers tech entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, from transforming an idea into a startup to securing resources for growth and obtaining necessary funding to keep the momentum going. As the largest seed-stage investor in Southwestern Pennsylvania and one of the most active in the nation, Innovation Works is dedicated to assisting growth-driven tech entrepreneurs throughout the Pittsburgh area, ultimately creating jobs, building wealth, and nurturing a thriving startup community.

How to Apply
If you believe your startup aligns with Innovation Works’ mission and resources, here are some key criteria that could make you a great fit:

US Owned
Located in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Focused on developing and commercializing innovative technology in sectors such as Life Sciences/Healthcare, Hardware/Physical Products (e.g., Robotics, Advanced Materials), or Software/Information Technology
Targeting a high-growth market opportunity
A team with relevant industry and functional experience
Getting Started
Innovation Works encourages applications from entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. To get started, fill out the application form by answering the questions on the next page. Please note that fields marked with “*” are mandatory as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.