The Network Connectors Committee
The Network Connectors Committee brings together the Pittsburgh region’s leading economic development, industry, innovation and research organizations to generate business opportunities, strengthen key industry clusters and pursue high-impact investments across Southwestern Pennsylvania
Convened by the Alliance, the committee connects regional expertise and relationships to coordinate business development, advance transformational opportunities and strengthen the conditions that help companies invest and grow here.
The committee focuses on three priorities:
- Generating Business Opportunities: Coordinating proactive outreach, lead generation and relationship building that connect prospective companies and investors with the Pittsburgh region.
- Strengthening Key Industry Clusters: Advancing growth in AI and robotics, energy, advanced manufacturing and life sciences through coordinated partnerships and market engagement.
- Advancing Transformational Investments: Pursuing major projects and strengthening the infrastructure, workforce, sites and policy environment needed to support long-term business growth.
Together, we turn the Pittsburgh region’s collective assets, expertise and relationships into opportunities for business investment, partnerships and economic growth.
How Network Connectors Works
- Identify: Network partners surface prospective companies, investment opportunities and high-impact projects through market outreach, industry relationships and regional networks.
- Connect: The committee brings together the right business, research, talent, real estate and economic development resources around each opportunity.
- Convert: Partners coordinate engagement that moves opportunities toward regional visits, business partnerships, investment and growth.
AI Strike Team
The AI Strike Team advances partnerships and initiatives that catalyze AI-driven investment, innovation and adoption, positioning Pennsylvania for sustained economic growth and leadership in the AI economy. Building from Pittsburgh’s AI strengths, the organization brings together leaders across industry, academia, energy, labor and government to accelerate AI innovation and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.
Allegheny County Airport Authority
Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport connects the Pittsburgh region to domestic and global markets while serving as a platform for innovation, infrastructure investment and economic development. Through Network Connectors, the Airport Authority helps connect business opportunities with transportation, infrastructure, real estate, workforce and innovation resources that support regional investment and growth.
aRM institute
The ARM Institute strengthens U.S. manufacturing through innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing technology. Through Network Connectors, the institute helps connect companies with expertise, partnerships and resources that can accelerate technology adoption, advanced manufacturing and workforce development.
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University contributes globally recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomy, advanced manufacturing and technology commercialization. Through Network Connectors, CMU helps connect prospective companies and investors with research capabilities, specialized talent, industry partnerships and opportunities for innovation-led growth.
Catalyst Connection
Catalyst Connection helps small and mid-sized manufacturers grow, compete and adopt new technologies. Through Network Connectors, Catalyst Connection helps businesses access manufacturing expertise, workforce training, technology solutions and state and federal resources that support investment and growth in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
InnovatePGH
InnovatePGH is a university-driven public-private partnership focused on translating Pittsburgh’s technological and research strengths into economic growth. Through Network Connectors, InnovatePGH contributes expertise in innovation districts, entrepreneurship, technology-based economic development and connections across the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Innovation Works
Innovation Works supports technology startups through early-stage investment, business assistance and connections to capital, talent and markets. Through Network Connectors, Innovation Works helps prospective companies and investors engage with the Pittsburgh region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and emerging technology businesses.
Penn State University
Penn State University contributes research, talent, industry engagement and economic development capabilities across Pennsylvania. Through Network Connectors, Penn State helps connect business opportunities with research expertise, workforce resources, commercialization capabilities and its broader network of industry and institutional partners.
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance (PLSA)
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance connects the region’s clinical, research, manufacturing and technology strengths to advance Southwestern Pennsylvania as a global life sciences leader and economic engine. Through Network Connectors, PLSA supports business attraction, industry partnerships and investment in life sciences and human health innovation.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network facilitates commercial business growth and economic development opportunities across the region’s robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence cluster. Through Network Connectors, the organization helps companies, investors and partners engage with the region’s technology businesses, specialized talent and industry capabilities.
Pittsburgh Technology Council
The Pittsburgh Technology Council connects technology companies with business development, talent, public policy and visibility resources. Through Network Connectors, the Council helps prospective companies and investors engage with Southwestern Pennsylvania’s technology community across advanced manufacturing, robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and related sectors.
RIDC
RIDC advances economic growth through real estate development, redevelopment and programs that support business investment and job creation. Through Network Connectors, RIDC helps companies evaluate sites, facilities, infrastructure and development opportunities across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh contributes leading research, clinical, talent and commercialization capabilities across life sciences, health care, engineering, energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology. Through Network Connectors, Pitt helps connect companies and investors with research expertise, institutional partnerships, specialized facilities and opportunities to translate discovery into economic growth.
Bring Us an Opportunity
Whether you represent a company exploring the Pittsburgh region, an investor evaluating opportunities or an organization with a prospective business-development lead, connect with the Alliance. We will bring the right regional partners, expertise and resources to the conversation.
Help write the region’s next chapter
Schedule a conversation today and join the organizations helping shape the future of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
