AlphaLab’s 2026 Application Cycle
AlphaLab, powered by Innovation Works, exists to accelerate high-growth startups on their journey from vision to business. Our mission is to empower founders with the resources, mentorship, and community they need to overcome obstacles, validate their market fit, and gain traction with investors. With specialized tracks in software, hardware, health, and robotics, AlphaLab helps startups find a path to success in Pittsburgh’s thriving ecosystem.
This application cycle includes all of the AlphaLab tracks and the Robotics Factory Accelerate Program.
AlphaLab invests up to $100,000 in the form of a convertible note and receives 2% common stock equity from participating companies, laying a solid foundation with early capital that opens doors to further funding opportunities through our connections in the investor community.
AlphaLab’s alumni network includes over 250 companies that have collectively raised more than $1.3 billion, creating a proven legacy of success across Pittsburgh’s vibrant tech landscape.