The Innovator
“Oakland, home of the heart the Pittsburgh Innovation District. I often called a ‘city within a city,’ because it is truly one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant and independent neighborhoods. Not only is it a great place to start a business, it’s also a great place to live once the workday is done.”
The Pittsburgh Innovation District is a dynamic, connective pulse of innovation rooted in the world-class research of the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and UPMC. Following Oakland’s tradition of inventive grit, the Innovation District unites vital research, talent, technology, and an entrepreneurial spirit surrounded by the support, culture, amenities, and capital that allow innovators to thrive.
Carnegie Mellon University
- #1 Computer Science Program in the world
- #1 Robotics Engineering Program in the world
- #1 Artificial Intelligence Program in the US
University of Pittsburgh
- Global leader in Life Science Innovation
- Top 5 NIH Recipient
- Top 10 Public Institution in the Country
UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)
- 40 hospitals with more than 8,000 licensed beds
- 700 clinical locations including outpatient sites and doctors' offices.
- U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America's “Best Hospitals,” ranking No. 15 in the nation and No. 1 in Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Innovation District generates $1.2 billion in annual research and development. This massive investment in intellectual capital manifests through several university and public/private research centers, namely:
- Pittsburgh Super Computing Center
- National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC)
- Advanced Robotics manufacturing Institute (ARM)
- UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center (ITTC)
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
- Pittsburgh Health Data Alliance
Mike Madden
Director
Pittsburgh Innovation District
Top Tech Companies in Oakland
Tech companies are relocating to Pittsburgh because they know people who are creative want to work in creative and cultured spaces. We’re not highway tech campus isolated in a bubble – the Pittsburgh Innovation District is integrated into an authentic neighborhood with a rich history and culture.
Prestigious corporate innovation leaders also take advantage of Oakland’s research and development strengths. The Pittsburgh Innovation District is home to Facebook, Bosch, Uber, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Amazon, Yelp!, ANSYS, Intel, Apple, and others.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Universities, Tech
The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related public research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Presbyterian
Medical
UPMC Presbyterian is a 900-bed non-profit, research and academic hospital located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing tertiary care for the Western Pennsylvania region and beyond.
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Tech, Universities
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CMU is a global research university known for its world-class, interdisciplinary programs: arts, business, computing, engineering, humanities, policy and science.
Innovative Workspaces
“Work has changed. The spaces we work in need to change.”
Oakland provides a safe, flexible spaces when it is time to be away from your home office. The expanding technology campus includes co-working and dedicated offices for established and start-up technology companies.
Mike Madden
Director
Pittsburgh Innovation District
After five years in the consulting industry, I joined InnovatePGH and Avenu to help to accelerate Pittsburgh’s status as a global innovation city. My professional experience has allowed me to assist InnovatePGH and Avenu in strategically planning the future of Uptown and Oakland in parallel with the Pittsburgh Innovation District. These initiatives in Uptown and Oakland – which include commercial and office development, tech attraction, and community planning – are essential as we continue to work towards a more equitable local and regional economy
I am currently focused on furthering development and building sustainable amenities in the Oakland and Uptown neighborhood while supporting community partners, entrepreneurs, and innovation. As a lifelong Western Pennsylvanian and University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs alum, I find it rewarding to help grow and improve Pittsburgh’s economy and quality of life.