OIE Mentor Supports Innovators’ Growth and Potential
There are a million ways for startup founders to fail and only a handful of potential paths to success. That’s the stark reality that Brian Sullivan imparts to the founders, …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
There are a million ways for startup founders to fail and only a handful of potential paths to success. That’s the stark reality that Brian Sullivan imparts to the founders, …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
In the best of situations, parenting is hard. When you add in any combination of challenges, from parenting children with special needs to parenting through poverty, or struggling against racial …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Homegrown Beauty was selected as our Small Business of the Year for the COIE Awards 2025 because their approach exemplifies the spirit of innovation, resilience, and community impact that …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Sarris Candies, a name synonymous with delightful, hand-crafted confections, has been honored as the Business of the Year for the Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This accolade recognizes …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Anna Li’s carefully planned life took a 180-degree turn three years ago when she fell headfirst into the deep end of the innovation and entrepreneurship pool. Impulsive? Maybe. But totally …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Many physician-scientists aspire to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine. Given the choice, Beth and Jeff Gusenoff would rather be invited to pitch their products on Shark Tank. A podiatrist …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
University of Pittsburgh faculty members Peter Wipf and Joel Greenberger have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Wipf, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Reposted from the Big Idea Center Blog on May 8, 2024 7:45:00 AM Story by Rankin Tran (SCI ’24) The Big Idea Center recently concluded its inaugural ChangeMaker Series cohort! Launched …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Every other Tuesday, the Innovation Institute highlights a technology or a set of technologies from its portfolio of impactful innovations available for licensing or strategic partnerships. This week, we feature …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Aging along with inflammation, infection, and trauma can all cause damage to joint tissue resulting in arthritic disorders. These disorders can be debilitating, significantly impacting on quality of life. A …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
We’re back with another round of Innovation Institute’s Tech Tuesdays, where we showcase the most cutting-edge technologies from our impressive portfolio of impactful innovations ready for licensing or strategic partnering! …
Posted on by Karen Woolstrum
Every other Tuesday, the Innovation Institute highlights a Pitt technology or a set of technologies from its portfolio of impactful innovations available for licensing or strategic partnerships. This week, we …