Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

Since PLSG began operations in 2002, it has assisted more than 435 life sciences companies and has affected more than 10,000 jobs in western Pennsylvania.

They provide support to companies developing product and service innovations in biotechnology tools, diagnostics/screening, healthcare IT, medical devices and therapeutics.

PLSG also helps in the expansion of more mature life science companies, by supporting new product and market developments and connecting them to investors.

[2] The initiative received a major boost in 2001 when money from the state's settlement with the tobacco industry was pledged to create a life science greenhouse in Western Pennsylvania.

Their mission is to "create, nurture and help establish a globally dominant life sciences industry in western Pennsylvania.