Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger will join the Carnegie Foundry to celebrate the newly created Innovate in PA 2.0 program, advancing new technology, innovation, and venture opportunities across Pennsylvania.
The Innovate in PA 2.0 program was created through the 2026-27 bipartisan budget with a $125 million investment to expand access to venture capital, accelerate commercialization of research and new technologies, create a statewide network for clinical trials in the life sciences, and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, including rural and underserved communities.
Event details
Who
Secretary Rick Siger, DCED
State Representative Lindsay Powell
State Senator Wayne Fontana
Carnegie Foundry CEO Robert J. Szczerba, Ph.D.
Carnegie Mellon University National Robotics Engineering Center Director Herman Herman, Ph.D.
Brief formal remarks and visuals of the facility followed by tours.
There will be a brief tour at the NREC facility followed by a demonstration at an additional facility within walking distance.
Media information
Press who are interested in attending should RSVP here by Wednesday, August 12 at 12 noon. Press must RSVP by the deadline to be credentialed by security to attend the press conference or either tour.
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