The Top 13 Accelerators in Pittsburgh

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Pittsburgh
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Overview

Pittsburgh has a vibrant startup ecosystem with a strong focus on technology and innovation. The city is home to a number of successful startups and has a supportive network of investors, mentors, and resources to help early-stage founders thrive.In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in Pittsburgh to further support and nurture startups. These accelerators provide mentorship, funding, and access to valuable networks, helping founders refine their business models, scale their ventures, and connect with potential investors.

The Top 13 Accelerators in Pittsburgh

1.

AlphaLab

A startup accelerator program in Pittsburgh, USA, that provides mentorship and funding to early-stage companies in various industries.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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7
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2008

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
20 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
5% equity stake
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Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Advertising
B2B
B2C
E-Commerce
Energy
1.

AlphaLab Gear

A hardware and robotics startup accelerator program in Pittsburgh, USA, that focuses on startups in the hardware and robotics industries.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
20 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
5% equity stake
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Hardware
Robotics
1.

Alphalab Gear - Hardware Cup

An annual global startup competition for hardware startups organized by AlphaLab Gear.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Hardware
Robotics
1.

AlphaLab Health

Accelerating scientific, clinical, and market validation for early-stage healthcare and life science technology companies.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
20 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
5% equity stake
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Life Sciences
Healthcare
1.

Ascender

A startup incubator and innovation lab focused on early-stage tech companies.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Incubators
1.

Bridgeway Capital

Provides financing and support for small businesses and real estate projects in underserved communities.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Closed
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
1990

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Non Profit
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Coal Hill Ventures

A startup accelerator program focused on early-stage B2B SaaS companies.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

Innovation Works

Innovation Works is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies in China.

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Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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34
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
1999

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
1.

LaunchCyte

LaunchCyte is a life science company that helps to identify, develop and commercialize innovative biomedical technologies.

πŸ“
Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2000

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Care
Medical
1.

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse is a non-profit organization that provides funding, expertise, and resources to life sciences companies in the Pittsburgh region to help them grow and commercialize

πŸ“
Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2001

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

Steel Bridge Labs

We inspire growth to solve systemic financial services industry gaps

πŸ“
Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

FinTech
Angel Investment
Finance
1.

SteelBridge Laboratories

SteelBridge Laboratories is a technology accelerator that helps early-stage startups in the financial services industry grow and develop innovative solutions.

πŸ“
Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Angel Investment
Finance
Incubators
1.

Vibrant Pittsburgh Connection Accelerator

Vibrant Pittsburgh Connection Accelerator is an organization that connects diverse talent with job opportunities in the Pittsburgh region.

πŸ“
Pittsburgh
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Grant

⬆️ Β Verticals

Communities
Consulting
Financial Services