University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Public University
Founded 1787
The University of Pittsburgh is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and engineering.
$1.5B
R&D (FY2024)
107
US Patents (2025)
429
Disclosures (FY2026)
126
Licenses (FY2026)
$39.6M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 36.1%
Avg: 1279.1
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.5B total, of which $39.6M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.
- US patents granted (2025): 107 (rank #17). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2026): 429 invention disclosures, 126 licenses and options. University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience
School of MedicineUPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pharmaceuticals
Drug discovery and formulation
School of Pharmacy
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering
Swanson School of Engineering
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to Pitt's research focus.
Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Robotics & Automation
15% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$90.2B
Advanced Manufacturing
12.1% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$410.7B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Pitt Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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