Ascender highlights diversity in new class of 11 startups
Each company will work with a coach from Ascender’s network of experts (and more than 60 alumni) to launch, build and grow their businesses.
07 Jun 2021
PorchShip wants to take the hassle out of online shopping returns
Like DoorDash or Instacart in reverse, PorchShip takes online shopping returns from your porch back to, say, the Amazon shipping hub where they came from.
01 Dec 2020
Entre launches app to connect entrepreneurs around the world
The Pittsburgh-based startup is building a supportive and inclusive social network for entrepreneurs, freelancers and investors.
05 Oct 2020
Pittsburgh ranks number three for startups among Midwest cities
A new ranking from Midwest Startups ranks Pittsburgh third for startups out of 59 cities in the Midwest.
24 Aug 2020
2019 was a huge year for Pittsburgh startups, with nearly $3 billion in investment funding
A new report highlights incredible growth in Pittsburgh's tech sector and startups.
27 Mar 2020
Affirm announces North Side office, promises 500 fintech jobs in the next several years
The company provides low-interest personal loans as an alternative to traditional credit cards.
28 Jan 2019
Meet AlphaLab’s new class of startups
From revolutionizing the travel agent industry to pairing events with sponsors, the new class of startups at AlphaLab is ready to scale up.
08 Dec 2015
Fox Chapel kindergarteners are coding with help from Digital Dream Labs
Teaching coding with Digital Dream Lab's Puzzlets results in joyful learning for the kids.
29 Sep 2015
Pitt announces the Pitt Legal Services Incubator for lawyers
Pitt's Legal Services Incubator is striving to help underserved clients and practice law in a whole new way.
14 Sep 2015
Data rich but info poor? UPMC Enterprises raising the bar for health care innovation
In its quest to improve health care through technology, UPMC Enterprises is is leveraging data intelligently, saving time and revealing information that can inform future care for patients.
01 Sep 2015