Archive for March 26th, 2009

AlphaLab is Accepting Applications for the Summer/Fall 2009 Session

Have an idea for a software, entertainment technology and Internet-related company? Maybe you’re just getting that company off the ground and need a little help and resources moving it forward. There’s an excellent place to help you. It’s the AlphaLab.

AlphaLab is now accepting applications for its Summer/Fall 2009 session that officially starts on June 15th, 2009! Here are some important changes to note for this new application cycle: 

- The lab is  introducing an Early Action portion to the application period where applicants can be apply and be accepted early for the AlphaLab program.

- Early Action applicants will be invited to a meet-n-greet event with AlphaLab staff where they can interact and ask questions.

- Early Action candidates that are accepted to AlphaLab will be able to get an early start on working on their companies and have early access to AlphaLab resources.

- If an applicant is not accepted as part of AlphaLab Early Action, they will still be considered as part of the general application period.

-The Early Access deadline is April 17th, 2009. The general application deadline is May 15th, 2009. For more information about the application process (including Early Action) and to access the AlphaLab application, visit: http://www.alphalab.org.

AlphaLab is a catalyst for launching the next generation of software, entertainment technology and Internet-related companies. Created by Innovation Works, one of the nation’s most active seed-stage investors, AlphaLab provides funding, free office space, expert business advisors and services through an intensive program in Pittsburgh. AlphaLab helps companies rapidly develop their technology, gain user feedback from early product releases, develop go-to-market strategies, and move toward successful commercial launch.