Greater Oakland Keystone Innovation Zone

The Greater Oakland Keystone Innovation Zone (GO KIZ) is focused on increasing technology company formation, location and growth in the region by leveraging the assets of the University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and Carnegie Mellon.

4516 Henry Street
UTDC Building
Suite 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.268.1122

Innovation Partnership

The Innovation Partnership is a consortium of economic development and business assistance organizations located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Their goal is to help early stage technology companies secure federal funding opportunities. They are especially interested in clean energy & energy-related, life sciences, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing and communications technology businesses that show early signs of commercial success.

Innovation Works

Innovation Works was formed to increase the success rate of the region’s technology companies by providing direct investment, business expertise and hands-on support. As part of a collaborative network of organizations – including angel networks, venture capitalists, foundations, and public agencies – Innovation Works works to create a vibrant community of innovative companies in southwestern Pennsylvania that will enable the region to succeed in the global economy.

2000 Technology Drive
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-3109
412.681.1520

Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center

The Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center is a worldwide leader in facilitating the commercialization of nanomaterials technologies, and builds upon Pennsylvania’s excellence in advanced materials research, development and manufacturing. The center uses a unique model to proactively create partnerships between government organizations, universities, entrepreneurs, small and large companies to match nanotechnology research with innovative new ideas, and then accelerates the development of those ideas into new products, new companies and growth for the region and the country.

2000 Technology Drive
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-3109
412.687.0200

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) provides capital investments and customized company formation and business growth services to the region’s life sciences enterprises. They support biosciences companies with promising innovations in the following concentrations: Biotechnology Tools, Diagnostics, Healthcare IT, Medical Devices and Therapeutics.

425 6th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.201.7370

Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone

The PCKIZ orchestrates a combination of tax incentives, entrepreneurial resources, educational and internship programs, networking events, and technology showcases working in tandem to transform central Pittsburgh into a vibrant community.

Hope Square
1901 Centre Avenue
Suite 206
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.281.0102

Riverside Center for Innovation

RCI offers lower-cost (but super-cool) office space and support services, creating a "work tank" that benefits all tenants. The flexible contract arrangements, productive office environment, and shared support services help the tenants foster and grow into successful companies.

700 River Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.322.3523

The Technology Collaborative

The Technology Collaborative (TTC) is a not-for-profit, member-driven, technology-based economic development organization focused on starting, attracting, and growing robotics, cyber-security and digital technology companies. Funding from federal, state, foundation, and member organizations supports their various programs to develop and commercialize technology, subsidize education and training, recruit world-class talent, incubate and mentor early-stage companies, and facilitate networking.

12 Federal Street
One North Shore Center
Suite 420
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.201.3423

Allegheny County Department of Economic Development

Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) is the lead economic and residential development agency for Allegheny County. They coordinate development initiatives that can be as far-reaching and complex as revitalizing the former Carrie Furnace site or as personal as the home improvement dreams of a single resident.

425 Sixth Avenue
Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.350.1000

Governor’s Action Team

The Governor’s Action Team is the single point of contact for businesses that are evaluating Pennsylvania as a site for a facility location or expansion. The Governor’s Action Team’s headquarters is located in Harrisburg, with five regional offices located across the state. To find out more about how the Governor’s Action Team can help your business grow and expand successfully, call them at 866.GO.NEWPA or 866.466.3972.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

The goal of the Department of Community and Economic Development is to foster opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy, thereby enabling Pennsylvanians to achieve a superior quality of life. Led by Secretary Dennis Yablonsky, the Department ensures growth and development in our businesses and communities across Pennsylvania.

400 North Street, 4th Floor
Commonwealth Keystone Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
866.GO.NEWPA (866.466.3972)

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is more than a redevelopment authority -- it is the City of Pittsburgh's economic development agency. The URA operates housing programs and economic development programs, and an array of other activities including: business assistance and financing, home ownership and improvement financing, international relationship-building through the Sister Cities program, and assistance with the development of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use sites through site assembly, environmental remediation and a variety of financing options.

200 Ross St # 13
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.255.6600

U.S. Small Business Administration

The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

Pittsburgh District Office
411 Seventh Avenue
Suite 1450
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.395.6560