Deep Tech Institute for Innovation & Leadership

Robotics & AI Programs Launching in 2026

Empowering Innovation

Building on the success of Pittsburgh robotics companies and their world-class technology products and services, the Deep Tech Institute (DTI) provides technical leadership development for the staff of Pittsburgh’s robotics, automation, AI, and deep tech companies that enhances their internal culture and increases their capacity to bring technology products and services to market.

As these companies grow, the Deep Tech Institute also serves to identify and mature the emerging talent needed to continuously build sector capacity.

Cohort-based Engagements

One-on-One Mentoring

Project-Based, Real-World Deliverables

Hybrid Instruction Format

Professional Development for Technical Leadership

As the sector grows, DTI also plays a critical role in identifying and cultivating the next generation of talent - ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled professionals and leaders ready to fuel continued growth and innovation across the ecosystem.

Aethon team member showcasing Aethon technology to individuals touring their facility.

Leadership Level

Technical leadership development with a focus on commercialization for regional robotics, automation, AI, and deep tech companies to increase their internal capacity.

125+

Cluster & Member
Companies

7,300+

Current Employees

89%

Employed as
Technical Talent

High Demand ‍

for Senior Level Talent Development

Ecosystem Network

DTI provides you with access to sector leaders, economic development partners, higher education institutions, and global industry partners.

Real-World Engagements

We offer company interactions, access to professional mentors and guides, and individualized outcomes to pursue professional goals beyond program completion.

Workplace Skills

You'll become a master at sector expectations, leadership best practices, and commercialization knowledge to navigate and pursue employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Professional Platforms

Become an expert at integrating and navigating systems for project management, cross-teams collaboration, impactful storytelling, and data-informed decision making.

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Emerging Leaders

Professional development, sector literacy, and network connections for graduate and undergraduate technical talent, tech adjacent talent, and career changers to explore in-demand roles and new pathways in the robotics, AI, autonomous, and deep tech sectors.

83,000+

Deep Tech Adjacent Employees

Early Career

Interns & Fellows

Career
Changers

Talent to Build Organizational Capacity

9,000+

Graduate & Undergraduate Engineers