Ascender is Pittsburgh's Community for Entrepreneurs.

About Us

Ascender is a vibrant community of innovators that helps entrepreneurs start and build their companies by offering educational programming, mentorship, expert coaching, incubation, and a collaborative coworking space.

From fledgling tech companies, healthcare innovators, and nonprofits to makers, creators, services and shops, Ascender is for Pittsburgh's entrepreneurs.

Our Values

Resources for Entrepreneurs

Programs. Our education series and entrepreneurial programs offer enriching opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn new content, grow their network, and receive feedback on their plans. Programs are free and open to any entrepreneur at any stage of business building. For our paying workspace members, we organize diverse events to meet their professional, social, and emotional needs. Learn More >>

Space. In some situations, the best path towards success requires physical space that an entrepreneur may not currently have available to them. Ascender offers different membership options to access our workspace. Learn More >>

Connectivity. The Ascender team leverages its relationships with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pittsburgh to pull the right folks into the conversation at the appropriate time and meaningfully support entrepreneurs on their journeys. Learn More >>