Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Forecasted
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) supports researchers and partners in infrastructure technology development to improve Pennsylvania companies’ efficiency and advance economic development.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Dependent on recommendations and constraints in Pennsylvania’s adopted annual budget
Summary: Supports research personnel, materials, and operations to improve operating efficiency and economic development in Pennsylvania.
Key Information: The program page identifies Lehigh University as the sole eligible applicant.
Description
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). It brings together the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Lehigh University’s Center for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS), and Carnegie Mellon University to help Pennsylvania and its companies increase operating efficiency and advance economic development.
The program combines physical and informational infrastructure expertise and complementary technology development in design, manufacturing, and environmental issues. Its goals include applying Pennsylvania engineering centers’ expertise to industry and agency needs, strengthening state competitiveness, and linking companies, agencies, and students. These connections are intended to support the creation and retention of high-paying jobs that help highly educated students remain in Pennsylvania.
