Industries that Drive Today’s Pittsburgh Region

Discover Pittsburgh’s Tech Scene: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Pittsburgh is no longer just the Steel City, it’s now a nationally recognized hub for technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. From autonomous vehicles to advanced manufacturing, our city is building the future, one breakthrough at a time.

At Rise Pittsburgh, we help forward-thinking companies find the right workspace to support their growth. Whether you’re scaling a tech startup or building a robotics lab, our proprietary technology, Ghost, helps you make the most informed real estate decisions, faster, smarter, and with total transparency.

Robotics Row: The Heart of Innovation in Pittsburgh

Located along the Allegheny River, Robotics Row features a thriving corridor of tech companies and research institutions leading the charge in robotics, machine learning, and cybersecurity. From Aurora Innovation, pioneers in self-driving vehicle technology, to Carnegie Robotics and HEBI Robotics, the area is home to world-class minds and machines.

But the innovation doesn’t stop there.

Citywide Tech Growth Beyond Robotics Row

Pittsburgh’s tech growth extends far beyond one neighborhood. Duolingo, the global leader in language learning, has its headquarters in East Liberty. Astrobotic, fresh off high-profile lunar delivery missions with NASA, operates out of Manchester. These companies, and many others, chose Pittsburgh for its access to talent, supportive startup ecosystem, and lower operational costs.

From the Strip District to Oakland to the North Side, tech companies in Pittsburgh are reshaping industries like autonomous systems, health tech, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

University-Fueled Innovation and Talent

Pittsburgh’s transformation into a tech powerhouse is largely driven by its world-class universities. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) continues to be a global leader in artificial intelligence, robotics research, and computer science. The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) fuels breakthroughs in biotech, healthcare innovation, and entrepreneurship through its Innovation Institute and Big Idea Center.

Together, these institutions provide a deep bench of engineering, design, and software talent, making Pittsburgh an ideal place for companies looking to scale.

Startup Ecosystem and Tech Investment

Pittsburgh has become a magnet for venture capital and early-stage investment. Over the last five years, more than 270 VC firms and strategic investors have backed startups in the region. Incubators like AlphaLab, Innovation Works, and RustBuilt provide critical support, funding, and mentorship for founders building next-generation solutions.

With a thriving ecosystem of tech startups and accelerators, Pittsburgh ranks as one of the most promising cities for startup growth and tech company expansion.

Why Tech Companies Choose Rise Pittsburgh

We don’t just understand the Pittsburgh tech market, we live it. As exclusive tenant advisors, we represent your interests, not landlords’, giving you an unbiased edge in every negotiation. Our platform, Ghost, delivers data-driven insights at every stage, from space planning and cost analysis to lease execution and market trends.

Whether you need flexible space for a growing dev team or a custom-built lab for product testing, Rise Pittsburgh helps you secure real estate that aligns with your business goals, talent needs, and growth strategy.

“There’s nothing we can’t do as a city and as a neighborhood.”
—John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic