Riverside Center for Innovation

Riverside Center for Innovation RCI is the premier community economic development agency for minority-owned businesses in Pittsburgh.

We aim to be a comprehensive, opportunity resource center for businesses and communities in Western Pennsylvania with unique tools to foster the creation of new enterprises, the rapid commercialization of innovations, and the expansions of existing businesses.

⚡ Calling all entrepreneurs, contractors & small business owners! ⚡Are you ready to position your business for opportuni...
10/02/2026

⚡ Calling all entrepreneurs, contractors & small business owners! ⚡

Are you ready to position your business for opportunities in the growing advanced energy industry?

The Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI) and BRITE Energy Innovators are teaming up to present the Advanced Energy Entrepreneur Bootcamp — designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses build the knowledge, connections and market readiness needed to compete in the energy transition economy.

📍 Bootcamp #1 – IN PERSON
Wednesdays | October 7–28
⏰ 8–10 AM
📌 CoLab18 at Nova Place

💻 Bootcamp #2 – VIRTUAL
Wednesdays | November 4–December 2
⏰ 8–10 AM

Participants will have opportunities to build industry knowledge, strengthen connections with utilities and corporate partners, and better understand procurement and commercialization opportunities.

Whether you’re already working in the energy space or looking for ways to expand your business into new opportunities, this bootcamp is for you!

📲 Ready to get started? Scan the QR code on the graphic to register.

Tag an entrepreneur, contractor or small business owner who needs to know about this opportunity! ⚡💼

09/25/2026
Have you always been intrigued by the prospect of selling your products and services to the federal government but were ...
09/24/2026

Have you always been intrigued by the prospect of selling your products and services to the federal government but were intimidated by the idea of competing on a federal solicitation because you simply didn’t know where to start? Then this class is for you!

During this free seminar, SBA Business Opportunity Specialist David Pinkosky, will decode the federal bidding process.

Dave will teach you how to pursue federal contract opportunities in an easy-to-understand format while covering the following topics:

• Types of Solicitations
• Solicitation Forms & Documents Used by the Federal Government
• How to Read & Respond to a Federal Solicitation
• Contract Pricing
• Submitting the Offer
• Sample RFP Review and Discussion

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09/11/2026

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Discover your new workspace today!Contact: Tenesha Smith, Director of Portfolio DevelopmentPhone: 412-322-3532E-Mail: ts...
09/08/2026

Discover your new workspace today!

Contact: Tenesha Smith, Director of Portfolio Development

Phone: 412-322-3532
E-Mail: [email protected]

What’s Happening at RCI???
09/08/2026

What’s Happening at RCI???

Happy Labor Day weekend!
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend!

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700 River Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15212

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