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The Robotics Factory

The Robotics Factory

Supports Pittsburgh robotics startups through staged acceleration, prototype-to-production training, and investor-oriented growth tracks.

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The Robotics Factory is Innovation Works' dedicated robotics and automation program based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It operates three distinct tracks β€” Create, Accelerate, and Scale β€” designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage from initial concept through manufacturing expansion. The program connects participants with a network of 125+ advanced technology companies and top universities, a…

Pittsburgh robotics and automation accelerator with three tracks β€” Create (concept to prototype), Accelerate (up to $100K for early-stage startups), and Scale (manufacturing expansion).

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.innovationworks.org