Carnegie Foundry

Catch up with the latest news and perspectives surrounding the Carnegie Foundry.

The company’s team works with former McKinsey & Company and KPMG consultants and tech incubator leaders.

The company develops solutions for new markets and unlocks growth for physical industries.

Cementing Pittsburgh as the preeminent destination for startup capital in robotics.

The company scopes, seeds, and commercializes robotics.

Carnegie Foundry nurtures and stewards the most promising advanced technologies from concept to market.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro allocates **$125 million** to the **Innovate in PA 2.0** program, a new initiative aimed at bolstering the state’s innovation economy. The funding is part of the **2026-27 budget** and reflects a strategic push to support research and development in key sectors. The announcement was made during a visit to **Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute**, underscoring the administration’s focus on cutting-edge technology and workforce development.

Aug 2026PA Department of Community & Economic DevelopmentNews article

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Carnegie Foundry are deploying a **$50 million Autonomous Systems Manufacturing Platform** to advance drone production in the U.S. The initiative integrates robotics infrastructure to support scaling autonomous systems manufacturing. The platform targets growth in Pittsburgh’s drone industry, leveraging CMU’s expertise and Carnegie Foundry’s venture studio capabilities.

Jul 2026thepittsburghwire.comNews article

Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon University, and U.S. drone manufacturers are launching a national initiative to develop advanced manufacturing capabilities for scaling secure, domestically produced autonomous systems. The collaboration aims to strengthen America’s drone production infrastructure. The initiative brings together academic expertise and industry partners to accelerate domestic drone manufacturing.

Jul 2026NewsNews article

Carnegie Foundry, a Pittsburgh-based robotics and AI venture studio, partners with FRC to accelerate deployment of its portfolio technologies in government, international, and critical mission markets. The collaboration targets federal and global sectors, expanding Carnegie Foundry’s reach beyond traditional commercial applications. The move aligns with both organizations’ focus on mission-driven technology solutions.

Jun 2026FRCNews article