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We are a vibrant hub with educational programs for entrepreneurs, mentorship, expert coaching, incubation and a collaborative coworking space that helps drive innovation and growth.
From fledgling tech companies, healthcare innovators, and nonprofits to makers, creators, services and shops, Ascender is for Pittsburgh's entrepreneurs.
From fledgling tech companies, healthcare innovators, and nonprofits to makers, creators, services and shops, Ascender is for Pittsburgh's entrepreneurs.
Overview
Location
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Employees
1-10
Phone
+1 412-444-7414
Founded date
2012
Investment Type
Accelerator
Mentions in press and media 8
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| Aug 3, 2022 | Meet Ascender’s 2022-2023 incubator startups, from a streaming service to a bike dashcam | East Liberty-based incubator Ascender has picked its newest cohort of 10 local startups. After the 2021-2022 cohort raised over $1.8 million in revenue and investment, Director of Innovation Annia Aleman has high hopes for this group made u... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Resource Roundup: Here’s where to find free startup advice in Pittsburgh | Resource Roundup is a look at open applications for business and career-building programs around the region. Want to tell us about a program or new opportunity for entrepreneurs and technologists? Email us at [email protected]... |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Resource Roundup: CMU is ready for a fall of tech entrepreneurship with a startup bootcamp and seminar series | Resource Roundup is a look at open applications for business and career-building programs around the region. Want to tell us about a program or new opportunity for entrepreneurs and technologists? Email us at [email protected]. As sum... |
| Jun 21, 2021 | With a new mayor on the way, Pittsburgh faces up to inequity in tech | Pennsylvania State Rep. Ed Gainey has witnessed Pittsburgh’s tech boom firsthand, including those it has lifted, and those who remain left behind. Gainey, a Democrat, in May became the first challenger to unseat an incumbent mayor in a City... |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Incubators are now online. What does it mean for the future of Pittsburgh startups? | In a pandemic, even innovation has to work from home. Earlier this year, Pittsburgh-based incubators Innovation Works and Ascender opted to switch to remote programming for their newest cohorts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But if s... |
| Sep 5, 2019 | For Knotzland, it’s about the People as Much as the Product | For Knotzland founder and CEO Nisha Blackwell, it’s not just a bow tie. It’s a vote for sustainability. It’s bolstering a local economy. It’s high-skill labor for a flexible workforce. And yes, it’s also a striking neck accessory. But, to c... |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Niche raises $6.6M, aims to be one of Pittsburgh’s ‘game-changing’ startups with school and neighborhood reviews | PITTSBURGH — To get Pittsburgh’s tech ecosystem on another level, the city’s startup scene could use more homegrown companies that scale to big growth and employ hundreds of people. Niche hopes to be one of them. The Pittsburgh-based startu... |
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FAQ about Ascender (Incubator)
When was Ascender (Incubator) founded?
Ascender (Incubator) was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about Ascender (Incubator)?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning Ascender (Incubator), among them “Meet Ascender’s 2022-2023 incubator startups, from a streaming service to a bike dashcam” (Aug 3, 2022) and “Resource Roundup: Here’s where to find free startup advice in Pittsburgh” (Jan 12, 2022).
Is Ascender (Incubator) still active?
Yes, Ascender (Incubator) is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 17, 2023.