Format: Virtual
Duration: typically 6 weeks
Suitable Companies: Idea to Early-stage startups
Idea Foundry Services: group educational sessions, individualized mentorship/support
Idea Foundry Investment: N/A
Program Fee: $1,000 USD
Format: Virtual
Duration: 3-6 months
Target: Revenue-Generating, Innovation-Based, Impact-Driven Startups
Idea Foundry Services: Individualized Mentorship/Support, Personalized Workplan Completion (business services valued at $10,000-$15,000)
Idea Foundry Investment: up to $10,000
Loan Total: $10,000 - $25,000 *this includes cash investment and services
Format: Virtual / Mix
Duration: 2 months - 1 yr
Target: Mid-stage startups → revenue-generating, innovation-based, demonstrated social or environmental impact, interest in scaling to U.S. market
Idea Foundry Services: individualized mentorship/support, personalized work-plan (see program page for details), connections in Pittsburgh ecosystem
Idea Foundry Investment: N/A
Program Fee: $6,000+
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Duration: 10 days - 2 weeks
Target: Early to mid-stage startups → innovation-based, demonstrated social or environmental impact, interest in exploring U.S. market
Idea Foundry Services: group educational sessions, individualized mentorship/support, connections to Pittsburgh ecosystem
Idea Foundry Investment: N/A
Program Fee: varies based on program length, format, focus areas