PITTSBURGH— Nov. 03, 2025 — The Robotics Factory, a program of Innovation Works dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, and 16o f its portfolio robotics companies will exhibit at Robotics & AI Discovery Day on Nov. 5,2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The annual event, hosted by the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and part of Pittsburgh Tech Week, is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees and will showcase the region’s leadership in robotics, automation, and AI through live demonstrations, networking sessions, and panel discussions.

The Robotics Factory is an event sponsor, and its Managing Director, Kevin Dowling, will present at 1:30 p.m. on founder updates and success stories from alumni portfolio companies.

Innovation Works is also proud to serve as a supporting partner for the Startup Showcase + Pitch Competition, part of EXPlore Pittsburgh Tech Week presented by Google and Citizens. Taking place onThursday, Nov. 7 at Nova Place, five idea-stage founders will present their concept to investors, industry leaders, and potential partners. The winning startup will receive a $10,000 prize to help advance their business. Through initiatives like this, Innovation Works continues to connect companies with the capital, talent, and customers they need to grow.

“Robotics & AI Discovery Day is a dynamic showcase of Pittsburgh’s powerhouse robotics ecosystem,” Dowling said. “Our companies are pioneering breakthrough technologies that are transforming manufacturing, healthcare, and mobility. We’re proud to champion these innovations as they make their mark on the world.”

Robotics Factory portfolio companies exhibiting in the Robotics Zone include Aquatonomy (Booth 129), Beyond ReachLabs (317), Cell X Technologies (426), Clean Plate Innovations (325), EKTO VR (313), ESTAT Actuation( 311/134), ForSightAssistive Devices (410), Humotech (329), Journey Robotics (424), KEF Robotics(127), OctaPulse(317), roboLoop (317/134), SillySurfacing, LLC (317), Space Precision Systems (317), Super Powers Mobility Inc. (305), and Velo AI (408). Innovation Works (317) and its accelerator, AlphaLab( 309), will also have booths on the exhibition floor.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Register to attend Discovery Day and learn more about the exhibitors.

About the Robotics Factory

The Robotics Factory is a program of Innovation Works designed to create, accelerate, and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region. It provides entrepreneurs with the capital, tailored mentorship, manufacturing, and robotics resources they need to grow their companies. Learn more at roboticsfactory.org.

About Innovation Works

Innovation Works is one of the most active early-stage investors in the country and the most active in Pennsylvania. Since its inception of the seed fund in 1999, Innovation Works has invested in over 780 companies that have gone on to raise $3.4 billion in follow-on funding. Portfolio companies have generated and retained over 20,000 jobs in Pennsylvania. Innovation Works is part of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners network, which has catalyzed economic growth over the last 30 years by providing access to capital and networks that help foster innovation and technology-based economic development in Pennsylvania. Learn more at innovationworks.org.

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