AlphaLab

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AlphaLab is a Pittsburgh-based accelerator offering a 20-week program with up to $100k in funding, mentorship, and office space for early-stage tech startups.

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INDUSTRIES
Enterprise Software
HealthTech
Hardware
StAGES
Pre-Seed
COUNTRY
USA
CITY
Pittsburgh
INVESTMENT
$50,000
Variable
2%
 Equity
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This program charges companies to participate
$50,000
2%
 Equity

Overview

AlphaLab is a renowned startup accelerator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering robust support to early-stage tech startups. Founded in 2008 by Innovation Works, one of the nation’s most active seed-stage investors, AlphaLab has established itself as a key player in the startup ecosystem, helping entrepreneurs bring their innovative ideas to life. The accelerator provides a 20-week program designed to fast-track the growth of startups through mentorship, funding, and access to a vast network of industry experts and investors.

AlphaLab invests in a diverse array of startups, with a strong emphasis on software, hardware, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The program offers startups up to $100,000 in funding, office space in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Strip District, and hands-on guidance from a team of experienced mentors. These mentors are not just advisors but active participants in helping startups refine their business models, develop go-to-market strategies, and prepare for fundraising.

What sets AlphaLab apart is its deep connection to the Pittsburgh tech community and beyond. Startups benefit from AlphaLab’s extensive network of alumni, investors, and corporate partners, which provides invaluable opportunities for collaboration, business development, and funding. The accelerator also offers a Demo Day at the end of each cohort, where startups pitch their businesses to a room full of investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.

In addition to the standard accelerator program, AlphaLab also offers AlphaLab Gear, a program specifically tailored for hardware and robotics startups. This unique focus on both software and hardware makes AlphaLab a versatile and attractive option for a wide range of entrepreneurs.

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