AlphaLab
Pittsburgh accelerator run by Innovation Works, now a single annual cohort with Software, Health, Gear (hardware) and Robotics Factory tracks. The 2026 cohort of 20 startups was its largest yet. Companies get up to $100K and access to follow-on funding from Innovation Works, and robotics teams get a production-grade prototype shop.
At a glance
AlphaLab key facts
- Investment
- $100K
- Equity
- 3%
- Deal terms
- 3% via fixed-percentage convertible equity, plus a $100K uncapped SAFE paid as two $50K tranches (start and milestone-based end)
- Duration
- about 6 months (Robotics Factory Accelerate); AlphaLab length not stated officially
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, United States
- Cohort locations
- Pittsburgh, United States
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- b2b saas, health, hardware, robotics
- Application cycle
- annual cohort
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Applications for the 2026 cohort closed in July 2025; no 2027 deadline confirmed.
FAQ
Applying to AlphaLab
- How much does AlphaLab invest?
- AlphaLab's standard deal: 3% via fixed-percentage convertible equity, plus a $100K uncapped SAFE paid as two $50K tranches (start and milestone-based end).
- How much equity does AlphaLab take?
- AlphaLab takes 3% equity.
- When is the AlphaLab application deadline?
- Application cycle: annual cohort. Applications for the 2026 cohort closed in July 2025; no 2027 deadline confirmed.
- Where is AlphaLab based?
- AlphaLab is headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States. The program runs in person.
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