Inspiring and Enabling
Pitt Innovators

Pitt innovators have built a powerful legacy of world-changing innovation. The Innovation Institute provides the education, mentoring and funding that helps them to progress from benchtop to bedside; from idea to impact.

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2025 Annual Report See What We Achieved This Year Explore OIE's Impact

Showcasing Pitt and Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs Celebration of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Meet the 2025 Honorees

Explore How We Nurture Innovation

Wherever you are in the commercialization journey, the Innovation Institute offers the support and connections you need to accelerate on your path to impact.

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Outside the Box, Is Just the Beginning: Pitt Patent Ranking

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Pitt Ranks #20 for Top U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024

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Inventor’s Guide

Curated resources that can help educate you on the commercialization process

Innovation Commercialization Resources

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Success by the Numbers

*Fiscal Year 2025

295

Cumulative Startups Since Inception

444

Invention Disclosures*

109

U.S. Patents*

137

Licenses & Options*

Pitt.INC

Funding and support to move your health-focused research toward commercialization. Open to Pitt Health Sciences faculty, postdocs, students, and staff, with awards up to $50K.