2026 Exhibitors

AXIO Blocks are a satisfying fidget-toy and building system as well as an electrical-connector embedded mounting system.  Our small blocks are an excellent hands-on tool for teaching robotic and mechanical design while our mounting system provides customizable options that can also transfer power and signal for your device.

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BotsIQ is a workforce development program by the Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation. It nurtures youth’s interest in manufacturing careers, offering hands-on learning experiences to foster STEM education, provide technical resources to schools, and connect students with industry mentors. BotsIQ aims to bridge the skills gap and build a competent future manufacturing workforce.

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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh eagerly seeks to transform service to our community into a more dynamic, welcoming and accessible experience that positively impacts the lives of our neighbors. Together we will accomplish this with empathy, nimbleness and determination.

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Catalyst Connection is a nonprofit economic development organization and the southwestern Pennsylvania affiliate of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), that helps manufacturers improve competitiveness through technical assistance across product development, process improvement, workforce development, and technology adoption. At the Robotics & AI Discovery Day, visit our Advanced Manufacturing Zone booth to learn about technical assistance, assessments, training, and funding resources available to small and medium manufacturers as they improve processes and deploy technologies to address challenges. Visit our Career Pathways Zone booth to learn about manufacturing careers, workforce training, apprenticeships, and programs that connect people to rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing.

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Community Forge is a holistic economic development and community empowerment organization.  We do this through 4 verticals: workforce development cohorts, both intensive bootcamps and less frequent career coaching;after-school/summer and in-school free STEAM education programs;community violence reduction initiatives;and activating our 40,000 sqft space with community events and rentals for local businesses.

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Through the FIRST Tech Challenge program the Fayette County 4-H robotics team provides opportunities for youth to experiment with and learn about the engineering design process and programming.

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The Girls of Steel is an outreach effort based in CMU's Robotics Institute that uses the FIRST robotics platform for K-12 programs. FIRST is an international organization that holds competitions to engage the students. More than a robotics team, Girls of Steel Robotics is a program of FIRST teamaGirls of Steel Robotics is an outreach program of Carnegie Mellon University focused on providing STEM access to students from 2nd-12th grade through competitive robotics programs.s and community outreach, serving kids in grades K-12 in Greater Pittsburgh.

The Keystone Space Collaborative is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support and serve the growing space industry in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and to attract and expand the next generation of space industry businesses and talent in the Tri-State region. Our goal is to make commercial space opportunities accessible for all who want to engage in realizing the immense potential that commercial space represents for the nation and humankind.

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Mars Robotics Association is a 501(c3) nonprofit that supports youth in SW PA exploring career options.  Primarily through robotics competitive programs but these teams are operated as a business so students who are not technical can still play a vital role in our teams communication, marketing and finance career exploration.

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FIRST® is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering youth robotics competitions that inspire innovation, build confidence, and prepare young people for life. Discover what drives our global movement. Our programs are:
Suitable for schools or structured afterschool activities. Supported by a global network of volunteers, educators, and sponsor/donors, including more than 200 Fortune 500 companies. More Than Robots®: Guided by a signature set of FIRST Core Values, participants conduct research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements. Along the way, they discover career opportunities, connect to exclusive scholarships and employers, and find a place in the FIRST community for life.

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We're on a mission to grow Pittsburgh by connecting innovators, welcoming newcomers, boosting opportunities and helping shape the future of one of America's greatest cities. Join us and learn more at pittsburghtomorrow.org.

The Innovation Accelerators are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our mission is to provide the resources and support necessary for emerging businesses to thrive in competitive markets. We focus on empowering individuals to transform their innovative ideas into successful enterprises by offering access to state-of-the-art technology, collaborative environments, and expert guidance. As part of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, we are committed to advancing the fields of robotics, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship through strategic innovation and skill development.

Our initiative is designed to bridge the gap between concept and market leadership. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we aim to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to excel.

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RoboQuips

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The Sarah Heinz Advanced Robotics Program represents the STEAM programs offered at the Sarah Heinz House, a Boys and Girls Club member in Pittsburgh's North Side Neighborhood. We offer programs to kids from 1st to 12th grade, which include multiple robotics teams that compete in VEX, VEX IQ, Seaperch, FIRST, and FIRST LEGO League.

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Sharon City School District Robotics Teams- Sharon High Tiger Techs and the Sharon Tiger Techs

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STEM Coding Lab is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017, with the mission of providing K-8 children living in under resourced communities with CS/AI/STEM skills needed to succeed in a digital economy.  SCL delivers 180+ classes every week across more than 30 schools and institutions to more than 4,500 K-8 children. Programming is primarily delivered during the school day (70%) and after school (15%), with the remainder through summer camps and special events. SCL’s educators deliver an experiential, hands-on learning model grounded in robotics and game design. More than 80% of participating students are eligible for Title I federal free lunch, and SCL has maintained a 100% retention rate among its school partners. For more information, please visit our website www.stemcodinglab.org, or email info@stemcodingpa.org

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Team TeraBridges (FTC 18603) is an award-winning FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team from Upper St. Clair High School, recognized for competitive excellence, innovation, and community impact. In 2026, the team won the Western Edge Premier Event Championship and 1st Place Connect Award, while also earning the Grand Prize in the Tikkun Olam Makers Global Innovation Challenge for its Motorized Toddler Mobility Trainer (TMT), an assistive technology solution designed to improve mobility and independence for young children with disabilities. Beyond robotics and outreach, TeraBridges has engaged in advocacy to expand access to robotics education across Pennsylvania, contributing to bipartisan legislative efforts surrounding Senate Bill 1419, which seeks to promote statewide robotics education. The team exemplifies how student-led robotics can extend beyond competition to create meaningful community impact and help shape the future of STEM education.

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Titanium Titans Robotics provides students in southwest Pennsylvania with the opportunity to build robots, compete in regional and international robotics events and develop the next generation of problem-solvers. As members of the Titanium Titans, middle and high school students participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition. With the guidance of skilled volunteer mentors and the financial support of corporate sponsors, students engage in extraordinary problem-solving scenarios that help prepare them for college and a career…while having fun!

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Upper St. Clair HS Robotics FTC Team 11792 BotsBurgh

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