Pittsburgh Gene Therapy Bootcamp

UPMC Mercy 1622 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA

You are invited to join the 2023 Pittsburgh Gene Therapy Bootcamp for weekly public lectures, starting this Friday, August 25th. These lectures will be followed by light refreshments and a meet-and-greet with the speaker. We have an incredible lineup of speakers for this pilot season of the PGTB program, starting with Dr. Joseph Martel, who will […]

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Applications Due for NSF Interior Northeast Cohort

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 […]

2nd Ability Tech Ecosystem Event

2nd Pittsburgh Ability Tech Ecosystem Event Join us for the 2nd Pittsburgh Ability Tech Event on Wed Sep 13 2023 at 100 South Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. This in-person event is a great opportunity to learn about the latest technology and innovations in Pittsburgh ability tech industry. Meet and connect with industry leaders, experts, […]

Unlocking Innovation Seminar

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 […]

Introducing the Pitt Ventures Startup Academy

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 […]

Applications Due for NSF Interior Northeast Cohort

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 […]

NSF I-Corps Information Session

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 […]

Pitt EI3 Info Session

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 […]

PittEI3 Funds and Fellowship Info Session

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 […]

Network + Grow: Raising a Series A

Ascender 6401 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206

EAT // TALK // WORK So much has changed over the past few years, and staying on top of what matters to you and your business is challenging. Setting up Google Alerts, scouring the newspaper's business section, or saving that Linkedin thread only gets you so far. What actually helps is connecting with folks who […]

Turning Ideas into Impact: The Road to Technology Commercialization

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 […]

2024 SHRS Innovation Challenge Applications Due

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 […]