VC firm

Innovation Works

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

Also known as Innovation Works, Inc.

Advanced manufacturing
AI models & AI infrastructure
Biotech & therapeutics
Care delivery & digital health
Cloud & networking
Cybersecurity
Data & analytics
Developer tools
Health IT
HR & future of work
Legal, compliance & govtech
Medical devices & diagnostics
Mental health & wellness
Productivity & collaboration
Robotics & automation
Sales & marketing tech
Semiconductors & computing hardware
Vertical software
Women's & family health
Seed
Hardware
US
Accelerator
Incubator
VC
B2B

Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Founded: 1988
Legal name: Innovation Works, Inc.

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About

Innovation Works is a nonprofit venture development organization dedicated to driving economic growth in Southwestern Pennsylvania by supporting early-stage technology startups.

Investment approach

Thesis: Our mission is to invest in the people and businesses that drive innovation and propel southwestern Pennsylvania’s economic growth.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility: Innovation Works offers target programming and funding opportunities designed to provide just that — community, customer readiness, and capital for early stage companies building in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Investing status notes: In 2025, Innovation Works and its affiliated programs invested $6.96 million in 50 companies across Southwestern Pennsylvania, maintaining our position as Pennsylvania’s most active early-stage investor.

Locations

Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Programs

Accelerator: AlphaLab (opens in a new tab)
Office hours: Office Hours (opens in a new tab)

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