Join us on February 27th for Pitt Day of Giving (PDoG), a remarkable 24-hour event uniting alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters worldwide in a celebration of philanthropy. This year, your generosity can empower Pitt's innovation and entrepreneurship community in significant ways. With your support, we can fuel groundbreaking initiatives across three vital areas within […]
This recurring monthly event at LifeX is intended to ignite connections and fortuitous collisions among Pittsburgh’s network of life science and health tech ecosystem! The February event features Eric Lagasse and Paolo Fontes of Pitt startup LyGenesis, currently in clinical trials for its therapy to grow functional liver tissue inside lymph nodes.
Learn about how to apply for SBIR/STTR grants in this one hour virtual workshop hosted by Cornell University. Ready to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level? Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this virtual workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small […]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a webinar on inventorship guidance for inventions assisted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Tuesday, March 5, from 1-2 p.m. ET. This guidance is pursuant to President Biden's Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence with provisions addressing IP equities, […]
Course Overview In this ~month long virtual course (April 1 - May 1), researchers working on a deep tech innovation “get out of your comfort zone” and talk with customers (virtually) to identify the best product-market fit. You may apply with a team of 1-3 people. Teams may not split attendance between members. Please only […]
Industry and clinical experts will discuss the future of gene therapies in addressing vision diseases, including the major milestones achieved to date and the significant advances on the horizon. Expert panel speakers: Alexander Anetakis, MD, MBA, Vitreo-retinal Surgeon, UPMC, and Physician-Advisor, UPMC Enterprises (Moderator) Dan Chung, MD, Chief Medical Officer, SparingVision Rob Lin, PhD, […]
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 […]
Learn about the legal and economic/business issues associated with raising funds for your startup.
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 […]
Geared toward Pitt students of all levels, this workshop will explore the concepts of value proposition development and business models with members of the Pittsburgh startup ecosystem, who will share how to translate value into revenue. Presented jointly by the Pitt Big Idea Center, LifeX and Fourth River Solutions.
Research, both basic and applied, can be commercialized. However, there is no single path to commercialization. Hear from experts about their entrepreneurial journeys and the tools and resources available to you as you strive to impact the world with your discoveries. This webinar is hosed by Rutgers Office for Research.
Learn how participating in the I-Corps program can help you begin your commercialization journey. 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 Interior Northeast […]
Join in a fun negotiation exercise where you play the role of a startup investor in a session led by experienced startup legal experts from K&L Gates.