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AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health)

HealthTech & MedTech · Run by Innovation Works · Pittsburgh, PA

Verified Aug 26, 2026Official websiteHow to apply

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The facts

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Terms model
Equity for cashInvests cash in your company and takes equity (an ownership stake) in return.
Investment
up to $100,000
Equity taken
3%
Program length
26 weeks
Format
In person
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Cohorts per year
1
Cohort size
Not published
Stage focus
early-stage
Sub-vertical
life sciences / healthcare (incl. neuroscience sub-track)
Demographic focus
Not published
Backers
Innovation Works, Allegheny Health Network, Highmark
Notable alumni
Not published

Terms notes: Up to $100,000 via uncapped SAFE plus 3% common equity for the six-month program, run by Innovation Works in collaboration with Allegheny Health Network (lab space at Allegheny General Hospital campus, Bellevue PA). Formerly standalone 'AlphaLab Health'; now the health track of AlphaLab with a new Neuroscience sub-track with AHN Neuroscience Institute. DEADLINE/STATUS NOTE: 2026 cohort applications closed July 18, 2025 (program began early 2026); 2027 cohort window not yet announced as of July 2026.

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Terms in plain English

AlphaLab's Health track, run by Innovation Works with Allegheny Health Network, invests up to $100,000 through an uncapped SAFE and takes 3 percent common equity for its six-month program. Companies work in person in the Pittsburgh area, with lab space at Allegheny General Hospital's campus in Bellevue, PA. There is no program fee published.

Who this is actually for

Early-stage life sciences and healthcare startups, including a neuroscience sub-track, that can work in person in Pittsburgh for six months and would benefit from clinical access through Allegheny Health Network. Applications for the 2027 cohort closed in July 2026, so new applicants are looking at the next cycle.

AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) application deadlines

  • 2027 cohort: Opens Apr 20, 2026, closes Jul 17, 2026.

    Verified Aug 17, 2026Source

  • 2028 cohort, applications expected spring 2027 based on the last two cycles: Timing expected, exact dates not yet confirmed.

    Verified date not recorded

Frequently asked questions

When is the next AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) application deadline?
A specific application window for AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
How much does AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) invest?
AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) lists an investment of up to $100,000.
How much equity does AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) take?
AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) lists equity of 3%.
Where is AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) located and is it in person?
AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) is based in Pittsburgh, PA and runs an in person program.
Is AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) still active?
As of our last check on Aug 26, 2026, AlphaLab Health Track (formerly AlphaLab Health) is active.

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