AboutPitt innovators are driving real-world impact, and the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports their journey with the resources to turn ideas into breakthroughs.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Innovation Institute empowers Pitt innovators by providing comprehensive education, expert mentoring, and crucial funding, guiding them from initial ideas through intellectual property protection and into successful commercialization, ultimately transforming discoveries into impactful solutions for society.
The Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships (OIEP) connects the University of Pittsburgh’s research and expertise with industry needs. We form partnerships that advance science, solve R&D challenges, and commercialize new technologies. We also collaborate with economic development organizations to foster job growth and regional investment.
Naima Health develops health tools using behavioral decision science and machine learning to engage patients in their clinical care. Naima Health was spun out from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh to develop and commercialize the MyHealthyPregnancy app.