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So you have a business idea…

October 29, 2008 Lindsay

IMG_0263.JPGImage by mbfulk via FlickrPittsburgh has some resources for people that want to start businesses, especially technology businesses.  I have attended some of the work shops at the Tech Council, definitely worth a few hours of your time.

I just wanted to highlight AlphaLab (they have a blog here).  I mentioned AlphaLab recently because they have a really great office on Carson St. and were kind enough to host the reception for this years PodCamp Pittsburgh.

AlphaLab is a project of Innovation Works that provides support to starting companies, if your project is selected AlphaLab helps with funding, office space, some great advisors as well as other support for a seedling of a business.

The deadline to apply for the Winter/Spring 2009 Cycle is October 30, 2008.  The application is not too tricky, you don’t need a full business plan, just some ideas mostly in the technology area but it doesn’t have to be a technology business.  Check out the AlphaLab FAQ for all of the details.

Know of other resources for new businesses in Pittsburgh – please share!

More reading on starting a business…

  • Startup Incubator Roundup
  • Great Business Book on Creating a Business Plan
  • Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Start a Tech Company in Silicon Valley

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Filed Under: Clubs & Groups, Technology Tagged With: AlphaLab, Innovation works, small business, southside, Southside Flats, startup, Technology

About Lindsay

Lindsay has been writing about Pittsburgh since 2005. She likes pretzels from the Pretzel Shop on Carson St., used book stores, her rollerblades and she hopes to learn to skateboard someday soon.

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  1. Chuck says

    October 30, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    Another choice would be Pair Incubator you can apply at: http://www.pairincubator.com/

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