This Pittsburgh Tech Week, we’re bringing together the region’s sharpest founders, boldest investors, and brightest minds. Three exclusive events. One powerful ecosystem. Don't just watch the future happen, be part of it.
Pittsburgh doesn’t just participate in the tech conversation, we drive it. From world-class robotics and AI to groundbreaking health-tech, our ecosystem is built on a foundation of hard work and brilliant innovation.
As a core part of StartUp PGH, Innovation Works is hosting a curated trio of events designed to bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and the capital required to scale them. Whether you are looking to pitch your seed round, discover your next portfolio company, or network with the builders reshaping the Rust Belt, you belong in this room.
From pitch to portfolio: Mark your calendar for the three most impactful investor-focued events of StartUp PGH week this September.
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More than 25+ investment ready tech pitches
More than 6 hours of dedicated meeting time in semi-private space
Healthcare and Life Sciences
HealthTech and Digital Health
Software and Consumer Products
Environmental Innovation and Cleantech
Social Innovation and Human-Centered Solutions
Special keynote and presenters from the region
Innovation Works’ Venture Expo is a two-day gathering of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders driving the future of technology and innovation in Pittsburgh. Tuesday, Septebmer 15 will drive conversations around health and human impact developments. While September 16 will be open time for meetings and inside information for serious venture investors.
Accredited investors only.
Continue the conversation at The Glasshouse Gathering, an invite-only evening reception set within the iconic tropical glasshouse of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Surrounded by towering palms, lush rainforest landscapes, and the glow of Phipps’ world-renowned glass dome, this exclusive gathering brings together investors, select founders, and special guests for meaningful connection in one of Pittsburgh’s most unforgettable settings. Designed as a relaxed and relationship-driven approach to the day’s programming, the evening offers space to unwind while continuing building connections.With thoughtful hospitality, tropical surroundings, and a divine menu, The Glasshouse Gathering is not to be missed.
Approved attendees will receive a separate invitation.
An AI & Robotics Venture Pitch Event for Tough TechIn partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, and Venture Bridge, AIRVD brings together founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders at the forefront of breakthrough innovation. eaturing cutting-edge university spinouts alongside emerging deep tech startups, AIRVD offers direct access to founders building highly technical, defensible solutions designed to transform industries and reshape the future.
More than a pitch event, AIRVD is where breakthrough technology meets capital, industry access, and opportunity. Attendees gain early visibility into the next generation of transformative technologies emerging from Pittsburgh and beyond.
25+ investor-ready tech companies
Join more than 300+ attendees with sectioned seating for accredited investors
AI and Physical AI
Robotics and Automation
Advanced Computing and Infrastructure Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems Biotech and Healthcare Innovation
DeepTech and Cleantech
Exciting event right on CMU Campus
Pittsburgh is where AI, clinical data at scale, and world-class life sciences research share one square mile. During StartUp PGH, the Bio+Health Venture Summit opens the region's health innovation ecosystem to investors and strategics building the next wave of human health breakthroughs.An AI & Robotics Venture Pitch Event for Tough TechIn partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, and Venture Bridge, AIRVD brings together founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders at the forefront of breakthrough innovation. eaturing cutting-edge university spinouts alongside emerging deep tech startups, AIRVD offers direct access to founders building highly technical, defensible solutions designed to transform industries and reshape the future.
More than a pitch event, the Summit brings together health system leadership from UPMC Enterprises and Highmark Health, 30+ spin-out and growth-stage companies (including teams behind raises like Abridge's $300M Series E and Peptilogics' $150M+), venture investors across life sciences and healthcare, multinational strategics with Pittsburgh R&D footprints, and nationally recognized PIs leading NIH- and ARPA-H-funded programs.
Invest in or advise therapeutics, devices, diagnostics, digital health, or AI-powered clinical systems
Want direct access to 30+ spin-out and growth-stage health companies
Are scouting Pittsburgh's $1.2B/year human health R&D pipeline
Represent health systems, strategics, or multinational R&D and AI Centers of Excellence
Are exploring opportunities across 220+ human health innovation companies in the region
Step into the Robotics Capital of the World. Led by the Pittsburgh Robotics Network in partnership with Innovation Works, RADD is a free, public showcase of the cutting-edge robotics, automation, and AI solutions driving innovation across Western Pennsylvania and beyond.An AI & Robotics Venture Pitch Event for Tough TechIn partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, and Venture Bridge, AIRVD brings together founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders at the forefront of breakthrough innovation. eaturing cutting-edge university spinouts alongside emerging deep tech startups, AIRVD offers direct access to founders building highly technical, defensible solutions designed to transform industries and reshape the future.
More than an expo, RADD is where breakthrough robotics meets talent, community, and opportunity. Attendees get live demos across five exhibitor zones, meet the engineers and companies building tomorrow's technology, and see firsthand how robotics and AI are reshaping how we live, move, and work.
Want to see live demos from 250+ exhibitors across Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Career Pathways, Community, and AI & Tech zones
Are job seekers, investors, users & buyers, partners, or manufacturers looking to connect with the ecosystem
Want to join 10,000+ attendees exploring where robotics and AI are headed next
Want free, no-cost access to the region's biggest robotics and AI showcase
You're coming for Venture Expo, but you'll want to stay all week with plenty of investor and start-up events planned through Friday. The Oaklander Hotel is located between University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and Carnegie Mellon University, putting you in the epicenter of the startup activities planned for the week.
For best availability, make your reservation today.
A limited number of rooms are available as a room block. Information will be included in your confirmation email.
