University of Pittsburgh, Innovation Institute
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship inspires, educates and enables others to make an impact on society, improve the regional economy and transform their own careers. It is composed of four units: The Innovation Institute, the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, the Big Idea Center for student innovation, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, each focusing on different aspects of innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
University of Pittsburgh, Innovation Institute
1st Floor Gardner Steel Conference Center (GSCC), 130 Thackeray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
Services
Intake and management of invention disclosures; assessment and facilitation of licensing agreements and startup formation.
Workshops, mentoring, and educational programs focused on translating research to market-ready technologies and securing early-stage support.
Programs and centers that support student-led innovation projects, ideation, and pathways to commercialization.
Services to connect researchers with industry partners to support collaborative research, licensing, and economic development initiatives.
Regional programs offering business education, consulting, and networking tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Cohort-based short courses and regional training that teach customer discovery and commercialization practices, delivered as multi-week programs, info sessions, and webinars.
Intake and management of invention disclosures; assessment and facilitation of licensing agreements and startup formation.
Workshops, mentoring, and educational programs focused on translating research to market-ready technologies and securing early-stage support.
Programs and centers that support student-led innovation projects, ideation, and pathways to commercialization.
Services to connect researchers with industry partners to support collaborative research, licensing, and economic development initiatives.
Regional programs offering business education, consulting, and networking tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Cohort-based short courses and regional training that teach customer discovery and commercialization practices, delivered as multi-week programs, info sessions, and webinars.
Expertise Areas
- Technology transfer and licensing
- Commercialization and startup formation
- Entrepreneurship education and mentorship
- Industry partnerships and economic development
Key Technologies
- Digital health
- Autonomy and autonomous systems
- Edge computing
- Interoperable networking