University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

????Pitt Innovators who have launched companies based on their research discoveries got their day in the limelight at the inaugural Pitt Startup Signing Day, where they donned their Pitt gear and "committed" to continue driving their innovations downfield toward the market. Thanks to Senior Associate Athletic Director Pat Bostick for helping to ??cheer on our innovation teams.???? https://hubs.li/Q02XXbjQ0 Zegenex Inc; Vanish Therapeutics; Astria Biosciences; Parent Heart Inc.; Monarch Therapeutics; Jason Lohmueller; Evan Facher, Ph.D., M.B.A

We are thrilled to welcome Annia Aleman to the OIE Team as the Associate Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) and as the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ?? Annia brings years of economic development experience to the team and we are so pleased to have her. ??https://lnkd.in/eFVXDuff

I am excited to announce that after a nationwide search, Annia Aleman has been named the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Associate Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence! Coming from AscenderPGH, Annia brings years of economic development experience working with entrepreneurs to the IEE/SBDC team. Please join me in congratulating her! https://lnkd.in/gDcYXJVi

Thousands came to witness the trailblazing spirit of the University of Pittsburgh's innovative #PITTEI3 faculty fellows: Juan Taboas, Charles Jonassaint , Katrina Knight, and James Huguley The energy they brought during the #ABRCMS2024 keynote TED-style address was ELECTRIC. The impact has been described as authentic,relatable, brilliant, inspiring, and redefining. The result and future of inclusive innovation. #PittEI3 -dismantling stereotypes and breaking barriers through audacious innovation. University of Pittsburgh Facutly -The Audacity to Innovate and Make an Impact #ABRCMS2024 #Innovation #entrepreneurship #University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship #University of Pittsburgh #University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine#Pitt Faculty Diversity & Development #Innovation #University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering #CTSI

?? ICYMI: Pitt Innovators Celebrated for Their Entrepreneurial Accomplishments ? The Pitt innovation and entrepreneurship community gathered to herald the accomplishments of Pitt innovators and regional businesses that are translating their ideas and innovations into marketable products and services that make a difference in people’s lives and drive economic growth. ?? Marlin Mickle Outstanding Innovator Award: Daniel Buysse, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Clinical and Translational Science, UPMC Endowed Chair in Sleep Medicine ??Emerging Innovator Award Yuan Liu, Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine ??Startup of the Year: Tevis Jacobs, PhD, President, Surface Design Solutions, William Kepler Whiteford Professor, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering of Engineering ??Small Business of the Year: TerraGreen Sustainable Landscaping ??Regional Business of the Year: Turner's ??Student Innovator of the Year: Adi Mittal, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Thanks to everyone who attended! View the videos & photos and read the recap here: https://lnkd.in/gHsQRqqP

Congratulations to the Pitt student innovators who participated in and won prizes in the Kuzneski Innovation Cup competition hosted by our Big Idea Center! #PossibleAtPitt

Innovation is just the beginning. The next step? Turning it into something that can make a real-world impact. ?? ??I-Corps offers ????????, ??????????????, ??????????-???????? ?????????? ?????????????? guided by expert instructors. Participants will learn to: Evaluate a technology’s commercial potential Find and talk to potential customers and industry stakeholders Identify the real problem(s) the customer needs solved Develop an entrepreneurial mindset. https://hubs.ly/Q02YBNzR0

Pitt Innovators Commit to the Gridiron of Academic Entrepreneurship https://hubs.li/Q02Yw8TN0

?? Congratulations to Turner Dairy Farms, named 2024 Regional Business of the Year! For over 90 years, Turner’s has been a staple of Western Pennsylvania’s dairy industry, providing award-winning products sourced exclusively from local family-owned farms. With more than 100 national awards since 1998, their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community has earned them a special place in Pittsburgh’s heart. A longstanding partnership with the University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has helped Turner’s innovate and grow, ensuring the legacy of this fourth-generation family business thrives. Here's to many more years of excellence! ??????

?? Congratulations to Bill Gaussa, recipient of the James "Chip" Hanlon Volunteer Mentor of the Year award! Bill has mentored countless Pitt innovation teams, helping them refine their value propositions and craft compelling pitches. His work includes partnering with the Innovation Institute to host the Philips Performance Innovation Challenge, advancing research in human performance. https://hubs.li/Q02XM81R0