Robotics Factory
Pittsburgh, United States
Robotics Factory Will Further Develop A Globally Prominent Robotics Ecosystem
Overview
The Robotics Factory, an array of robotics programs led by Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, is a part of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative. The Robotics Factory will create, accelerate and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region.
Type of Program (incubator/accelerator): Accelerator
Sector or Industry Focus: Robotics
Managing Organization (ie Innovation Works, LifeX, AscenderPgh, etc.):
Innovation Works
Key Leadership: Kevin Dowling
Program Length: 6 Months + Ongoing Support
Investment (if any): $100,000 investment (Initial)
Cost (if any): 2% Equity
Key Benefits for Participants (investment, etc?):
Accelerate Program:
The Accelerate program is an opportunity for up to six pre-seed robotics startups to receive up to $100,000 in funding from IW, mentorship, and resources to take their company to the next stage of growth. Similar to IW's nationally ranked AlphaLab accelerators, the Robotics Factory accelerator is an intensive, six-month program, during which companies will move into the Robotics Factory's co-working space, have access to manufacturing and robotics resources including a production-grade prototype shop and robot lab, and receive coaching and support tailored to their specific business needs.
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