FoodSocial is a platform for food creators and brands to discover, meal plan, share, and monetize recipes. The company helps creators and brands tap into a $240B market, serving the 1.6 billion daily recipe searches online. FoodSocial is backed by AlphaLab.

SpoilSafe is a food technology company building smart food freshness tracking by unifying real-time sensing with machine learning to predict hours-to-spoil for distributors, transporters, and retailers. The company received mentorship and sponsorship from Nucor Corporation and was recognized with a most innovative product award.

Onward Robotics (formerly IAM Robotics) is a warehouse automation company that delivers robotics solutions coordinating humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment and e-commerce operations.

AdSkate is an AI-powered creative intelligence platform that helps brands analyze and optimize advertising performance. Founded by industry veterans, AdSkate bridges creativity and data to help brands optimize ad performance 5x faster while increasing return on ad spend (ROAS) by up to 45%.

BAM! is a startup that provides a battery-powered heating solution enabling users to enjoy perfectly heated meals anywhere. The company was selected as part of AlphaLab's first combined cohort, announced in February 2025.

Bindr is a Pittsburgh-based LGBTQ and bisexual dating app designed as a label-free, inclusive platform where users connect based on who they are rather than sexual orientation. The company won the 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneur Prize sponsored by QueerTech and a $60k prize from Technically.

blink Commerce is a no-code ecommerce platform that gives marketers and designers full autonomy over their digital storefront to curate content and increase conversions. The company offers an effortless ecommerce solution for building and managing online stores.

Chem101, now rebranded as Aktiv Chemistry (a product of Aktiv Learning), was an edtech platform that enabled college chemistry students to draw Lewis structures and engage with interactive problem-solving tools. The Chem101 brand was retired in February 2022 following the rebrand.

CivicScience, Inc. is a consumer analytics platform that provides brands, agencies, and media companies with real-time consumer insights and trends data. The company is focused on continuous consumer measurement across targeted geographic regions, enabling clients to understand audience behavior and preferences at scale.

DashStrom is a Pittsburgh-based education startup that runs out-of-school programs combining active games with social-emotional learning to help children build confidence, grit, and a growth mindset. The company was named a 2026 Startup to Watch and is backed by InnovationWorks.

Diamond Kinetics is a Pittsburgh-based sports technology company that uses sensor technology and motion analytics to help baseball and softball players improve their batting mechanics and overall performance. The company offers a bat sensor and companion mobile app, and was developed in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh.

EKTO VR is a technology company developing immersion-enhancing products for virtual reality users, starting with a compact wearable robotic footwear system designed to mitigate motion sickness and deepen immersion. The company aims to fulfill the sci-fi promise of virtual reality through revolutionary hardware products.

Foxblossom Co. is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based gifting company offering luxury curated gifts, custom gift design, packaging design, private label products, swag kits, and on-demand fulfillment. The company serves both individual consumers via a Build a Box app and corporate clients.

Gratis Intelligence is a New York-based company that helps beverage alcohol brands execute and measure point-of-sale-connected sampling campaigns across bars, clubs, and restaurants.

Industry Weapon, Inc. was an enterprise-grade digital signage software company serving hospitality, corporate, and retail brands. The company was acquired by Spectrio, which continues to offer digital signage solutions under the combined brand.

Mobile Technologies, Inc. (MTI) is a global leader in retail merchandising technology, providing hardware and software solutions that secure, power, and display mobile devices for businesses. Headquartered in the United States, MTI has built a reputation over more than 40 years as an industry leader in high-value loss prevention and mobile tablet kiosk solutions.

Oculus VR was a virtual reality technology company founded in 2012 and acquired by Facebook (now Meta Platforms) in 2014. It developed the Oculus Rift headset and related VR hardware and software; the business was rebranded as Meta Reality Labs and its products now ship under the Meta Quest brand.

Oya Apparel (also known as Oya Femtech Apparel) is a femtech activewear company that designs cooling, moisture-control underwear and apparel to address feminine health issues through patented fabrics and designs. The company received backing from investor ZeroTo510 for its plan to detect infections through its garments.

Setex Technologies is a Carnegie Mellon University spinout and the first commercial manufacturer of dry adhesive technology inspired by gecko gripping mechanics. The company develops and manufactures patented gecko-inspired anti-slip materials used in consumer products and industrial applications. In April 2024, Setex completed the sale of its industrial tape and related product lines.