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.

38
Startups (5yr)
160
Patents Filed
122
Patents Issued
52
Licenses (5yr)
$14.0M
License Revenue
100
Partnerships
$0.9B
Research $

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

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Pitt Ventures

incubator

Startup incubator for Pitt-affiliated entrepreneurs

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Tech Transfer Office

University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute

IP Portfolio Available

~140 technologies available for licensing

BiomedicalPharmaceuticalsEngineering

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support
  • Industry partnerships

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