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Idea Foundry invests in and works alongside entrepreneurs to transform innovative business ideas into viable commercial activities and leverages global programs to attract talent, capital, and business to the Pittsburgh region.

Local business acceleration

Idea Foundry creates jobs in the Pittsburgh region by supporting innovation-based businesses through its Impact Innovations Programs as well as immigrant- and minority-run businesses through its Equitable Entrepreneurship Program. Its investment vehicles and industry expertise allows entrepreneurs to develop and scale ideas into enterprises.

Global connections and innovations

Fostering connections across the globe widens perspectives, increases creativity and collaboration, and enables local innovation to address global challenges. Attracting global talent and capital to the region supports Pittsburgh as a global hub. Idea Foundry supports economic development in the local region and societal impact across the globe.

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Recent posts

Inclusive Innovation Summit Event: Navigating Regional Pathways for Immigrant and Minority Small Businesses

March 29th from 2:45 - 4:15pm, join the Idea Foundry team during the City of Pittsburgh's Inclusive Innovation Summit, as we discuss a variety of resources available to Pittsburgh's immigrant and minority small business owners.
Event date:
March 29, 2019
March 11, 2019

Meet the Innovation Bridge Program Chile Participants

With a month until the 11 participants of Idea Foundry's Innovation Bridge Program arrive in Pittsburgh, here is more information about what they do.
Event date:
March 6, 2019

This Week @ IF: Building Bridges in Chile

For the last few months, Idea Foundry has been developing a new program to support innovation collaboration and transfer between Chile and Pittsburgh, with support from the U.S. Embassy in Chile. In April 2019, 11 young Chilean entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals, will travel to Pittsburgh for Idea Foundry's first Innovation Bridge Program.
Event date:
January 31, 2019

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