John Inserra will provide an I-Corps introduction and a taste of the NSF I-Corps Hub program curriculum. Join us for this virtual seminar featuring John Inserra, Program Manager of the NSF I-Corps Hub at the Innovation Institute. He'll take you on a journey into the world of I-Corps and offer a sneak peek into the […]
Entrepreneur in Residence, Tony Torres will introduce a new program to support you on your journey to commercialization offered by the Innovation Institute. Imagine having the tools and guidance to create your own company at your own pace, with clear milestones marking your way. The Pitt Ventures Startup Academy is here to turn this vision […]
The Pitt Ventures NSF I-Corps Regional Short Course is an innovation commercialization training program that helps shape innovations originating from Pitt research into products and services that can be taken to market to make an impact on people’s lives. Through a series of six workshops, the program offers hands-on guidance and mentorship that takes an […]
Calling all researchers! If you have been working on a technology innovation and wish to explore its commercialization potential, I-Corps can provide you with entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery. Hosted by the newly established NSF I-Corps Hub: Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps), the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on […]
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) recognizes that at Pitt, and universities across the nation, women and other historically excluded people (HEP), do not participate in innovation commercialization at the levels they are capable. The OIE, together with strategic partners including the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), the Office of […]
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) recognizes that at Pitt, and universities across the nation, women and other historically excluded people (HEP), do not participate in innovation commercialization at the levels they are capable. The OIE, together with strategic partners including the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), the Office of […]
Portia Singh will discuss her journey of transitioning from academia to industry research to product management / tech commercialization. She will compare and contrast academic and industry research, discuss the process of taking research to the market and explore the Healthy Home Lab Smart Home Division tech commercialization opportunity. Presenter: Portia Singh, Adjunct Professor, Healthy […]
The SHRS Challenge is an opportunity for SHRS clinicians and researchers to explore the commercial potential of their discoveries and accelerate on the path to impact. Eligibility : The SHRS Innovation Challenge is open to faculty, post-doctoral and graduate students, and staff: Working on University of Pittsburgh intellectual property in the School of the Health […]
An informational online webinar for researchers interested in the CSL Research Acceleration Initiative will be hosted by CSL and the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships. Jan 17, 2024, 4 pm ET The link to connect to the Teams webinar has been placed on InfoReady. More about the opportunity: CSL’s Research Acceleration Initiative aims to […]
An additional informational online webinar for researchers interested in the CSL Research Acceleration Initiative will be hosted by CSL and the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships; the link to connect to the Teams webinar has been placed on InfoReady. Webinar will take place online Feb 5, 2024, 12 pm ET. Link to connect to […]
Join us as we unveil the culmination of our research efforts at the 2024 SHRS Innovation Challenge final pitches! Discover how Pitt SHRS' cutting-edge knowledge and technology are transforming ideas into impactful solutions. Mark your calendars for March 21, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Murdoch Building on the 3rd Floor. No RSVP needed. Snacks […]
The deadline for LOI for the Chancellor’s Gap Fund is March 24, 2024. The Fund provides opportunities for promising innovations discovered by University of Pittsburgh investigators to advance towards commercialization. The program, administered by the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE), provides: Funding for key technical/scientific milestones and business development milestones Business development support from […]