💼 Business Apr 15, 2026 · Steven Melendez

Pittsburgh wants to be the next tech hub. This time, it has a real shot

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Pittsburgh wants to be the next tech hub. This time, it has a real shot
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When the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh next week, civic leaders will be using the spotlight to celebrate football’s Steelers—and the city’s growing reputation as a technology and artificial intelligence hub. The events include an AI pitch competition where judges including area native Mark Cuban will award startups from a 1.75 million prize pool—with preference given to companies with a presence in Pennsylvania. 



There’s a growing number of startups that fit that bill.  



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