University of Pittsburgh

Entrepreneurial Excellence

About the University

The Innovation Institute provides a comprehensive suite of services for Pitt Innovators, from protecting intellectual property to the commercialization of new discoveries through licensing and/or new enterprise development. The Institute also provides a wealth of educational programming, mentoring and networking for Pitt faculty, students and partners. The Innovation Institute is strengthening the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at Pitt and is eager to facilitate and support entrepreneurial initiatives across the university. It is also invites alumni, entrepreneurs and industry partners to collaborate with our faculty and students to help achieve societal impact trough commercialization.