Innovation Works (IW) is the Pittsburgh region’s most active investor in and supporter of early-stage companies developing hardware, software and life sciences technologies.
Though focused exclusively on helping startups in the southwest PA region, IW’s level of investment activity makes it one of the most active investors in the U.S. Innovation Works is part of the statewide Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a network of four centers developed to help diversify PA’s economy and retain the state’s high caliber innovations that are invented and incubated here. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners are partially funded by the Commonwealth of PA and overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Founder of AlphaLab (http://alphalab.org)--one of the nation's top startup accelerators-- AlphaLab Gear (http://alphalabgear.org)--its hardware program -- AlphaLab Health (https://alphalabhealth.org/) -- its life sciences program and -- Robotics Factory (https://roboticsfactory.org/) -- its robotics program.
RD Innovations is a vibrant technology company based in Lubbock, TX.
The leadership team assembled in 2016 on a mission to improve the automotive e-commerce experience through 360 degree and virtual reality online merchandising. This was the inspiration for their first software service, now known as RDI 360.
In 2017, the start up was acquired by one of the fastest growing auto groups in America, the Reagor Dykes Auto Group. RD Innovations now leads digital retail strategies and e-commerce for the auto group and affiliated subsidiaries.
We create a cohesive architectural interior solution for businesses that incorporates everything you see, feel, and touch. We envision and develop immersive experiences for many industries including many types of retail, restaurants, and corporate offices.