$62.7M flows into Pittsburgh across 5 projects

The New Economy Collaborative of Southwestern PA won a Biden-era grant to upgrade the manufacturing and robotics workforce pipeline.

SME Robotics Adoption led by Catalyst Connection, A $4.8 million initiative to enhance regional competitiveness by integrating Pennsylvania’s robotics innovations into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across various industries, with a focus on urban and rural areas. / Robotics Manufacturing Hub led by the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, A $14.2 million project aimed at de-risking robotics adoption in SMEs, establishing regional Innovation Accelerators and strengthening manufacturing resilience and global competitiveness./ Expanded Pathways to New Economy Careers led by Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, A $24.8 million effort to create a coordinated upskilling system, offering non-traditional training options that evolve with industry needs, fostering a robust robotics and autonomous career ecosystem./ The Robotics Factory led by Innovation Works, A $12 million grant to bolster Pittsburgh’s robotics ecosystem by supporting startups through seed funding and scaling up manufacturing, positioning the region as a global robotics leader. / Expanded Pathways to Entrepreneurship led by InnovatePGH, A $6.9 million program to increase minority and women-owned business participation in the robotics industry, offering academic fellowships and entrepreneurial training to underrepresented populations.