Membership Pillars

Visibility, talent, business development, and public policy are our main focuses.

Business Development

Transform Your Business Development Strategy with Pittsburgh's Premier Tech Network

The Pittsburgh Technology Council serves as your gateway to unprecedented business growth opportunities in one of America's most dynamic technology ecosystems. Our comprehensive business development services connect innovative companies with the resources, partnerships, and market access they need to scale successfully.

Why Choose PTC for Business Development?

Proven Track Record: In fiscal year 2024 alone, our team conducted more than 500 personalized outreach meetings with member companies, generating countless introductions and partnership opportunities.

Strategic Market Access: We leverage deep market intelligence to connect you with high-growth sectors actively seeking solutions like yours.

Relationship-Driven Approach: Our formalized membership outreach process ensures every connection is meaningful and strategically aligned with your business objectives.

Our Core Business Development Services

1. Strategic Introductions & Partnership Facilitation

Our experienced team conducts comprehensive discovery sessions to understand your:

Product and service capabilities

Target market preferences

Partnership objectives

Growth challenges

Using this intelligence, we make direct, connections to qualified prospects, potential partners, and strategic customers through our extensive network.

2. High-Impact Market Opportunities

We curate exclusive access to fast-growing markets by hosting:

Industry Leaders & Decision Makers: Direct access to the region's largest technology purchasers

Supplier Forums: Targeted events connecting you with major procurement opportunities

Business Development Missions: Strategic outreach beyond Pittsburgh to expand your market reach

3. Premium Networking Events

With 100+ annual events, we provide unparalleled networking opportunities featuring:

Technology Buyers: Connect directly with companies actively seeking solutions

Industry Experts: Learn from thought leaders in cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation

Peer-to-Peer Learning: Share insights with fellow innovators facing similar challenges

"The Pittsburgh Tech Council helps companies—small, huge, and everything in between—to connect, grow and ultimately thrive. The reach and resources—the Tech Council helps businesses to enter new markets and attract the best talent. So, for me and my team, it's just smart to be a part of the Tech Council and we're proud to be associated with it."
— Patrick Mondi, CEO, Thoro.ai

Visibility

A Robust Multimedia Platform To Promote Tech Council Members

Our award-winning publications, radio show, website, social media channels, podcasts and videos spotlight both established companies and startups, profile tech personalities, break local tech news as it happens, provide business-building knowledge and engage our thousands of readers and listeners in our diverse tech community.

On my first day working in Pittsburgh, I had two things on my desk – a phone and a Tech Council [TEQ] magazine. That was the first introduction to Pittsburgh Technology Council for me. It's been an honor to be part of the Council. – Sandesh Sukumaran, Founder, Outcome Logix

The Council’s multimedia platform not only showcases your success and news, but is also a valuable tool to build your overall knowledge base and business. Read the Council’s headlines and make some headlines of your own. We’re here to help you gain credible, positive visibility.

Press Releases: The Tech Council is proud of our members’ accomplishments and post their recent press releases and news to our site. We are the go-to source for Pittsburgh tech news.

Publications: The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s publications TEQ and On RAMP, are the go-to source for technology and business news in the Pittsburgh region. Not only do we profile our members, we rely on them to provide expertise and insight to our thousands of readers.

TechVibe Radio: TechVibe Radio broadcasts on KDKA 1020 AM every Sunday at 6 AM covering Pittsburgh’s local tech sector. Ride the airwaves with us as a guest or put on your headphones for listen.

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Progressive advertising options in print and online allows for companies of all sizes to maximize target messaging directly to the C-level decision makers in the technology community.

Talent

Attracting and Retaining a Talented Workforce Is Every Technology Company’s Top Concern

Connecting Pittsburgh's Tech Companies With the Skilled Workforce Needed to Survive

The success of Pittsburgh's technology ecosystem depends on access to highly skilled, diverse talent. As demand for STEM professionals continues to outpace supply, the Pittsburgh Technology Council and FortyX80 have developed comprehensive solutions to help our members overcome today's hiring challenges while building tomorrow's workforce pipeline.

Whether you're seeking entry-level developers, experienced engineers, or specialized STEM professionals, our proven talent acquisition and retention strategies deliver measurable results for companies of all sizes.

Why PTC Members Choose Our Talent Solutions

Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of Pittsburgh's unique tech ecosystem and talent landscape

Proven Results: Track record of successful placements across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise organizations

Cost-Effective: Member-exclusive pricing and free services that reduce your cost-per-hire

Comprehensive Support: End-to-end talent solutions from sourcing to retention strategies

Comprehensive Talent Solutions For PTC Members

PTC Benefits Program

Maximize your talent investment with competitive benefits packages. Learn More About PTC Benefits.

STEM Talent Development & Placement

Connect directly with Pittsburgh's top STEM professionals and emerging talent.

Pittsburgh Career Connector

Access thousands of qualified candidates with our enhanced job board. Access Career Connector.

Strategic Recruiting Events

Meet qualified candidates face-to-face at targeted networking events. View Upcoming Recruiting Events.

Apprenti PGH: Diversity-Focused Talent Pipeline

Build diverse teams while accessing untapped talent pools. Explore Apprenti PGH.

Public Policy

Our Local, National and State Political Environments Are Constantly Evolving

As a technology entrepreneur, you need to ensure your interests are being driven through these changes. The Council is your vehicle to build a pro-growth environment for innovators and entrepreneurs. In addition to our efforts to positively influence public policy, we also work to help you understand existing public policies and their implications for your business. Through our ongoing public policy event series, we regularly host key speakers, including elected officials at all levels of government, to speak on a broad array of topics, including healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, immigration and technology acquisition.

Advocacy for Innovators: The Tech Council promotes the creation of a pro-growth environment to support the success of regional technology businesses.

The Council is currently working to:

Reduce Pennsylvania’s corporate net income tax.
Create an angel investment tax credit to accelerate the flow of growth capital to regional entrepreneurs.
Target the Commonwealth’s limited economic development resources on efforts that support organic growth of local start-up businesses.

Business to Goverment Series: Federal and state governments are among the largest consumers of technology. They often require solutions that have yet to be invented. As the trade association representing the region’s innovators, the PTC works to educate businesses about R&D and procurement-related opportunities at all levels of government. Through our Business-to-Government Series we have hosted the following leaders:

CIO – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Director of DARPA
Secretary of the PA DEP
Undersecretary of the U.S. DOE
Chief Commercialization Officer of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security