Pitt Innovates

👩‍🔬 👨‍💻 🧑‍⚕️Pitt SPARK, Explained The program offers up to $250k for one year to support last mile pre-commercialization funding to drive high-potential technologies to market of high-potential technologies. Applications open Feb. 6, 2026. lnkd.in/ec5G5has

The Big Idea Center @pittbigidea (right on Forbes Ave!) supports Pitt students exploring entrepreneurship at all stages, from early curiosity to active projects. A campus partner supporting student ideas & ventures: 🔗 bigidea.pitt.edu

Meet Jess! The person empowering Pitt’s next generation of innovators. 💡 We caught up with her to talk about the evolution of student entrepreneurship at Pitt. Read more about Jess: innovation.pitt.edu/staff-spotligh…

Every second matters in the operating room — especially when it comes to protecting the brain. 🧠 That’s where READE.ai comes in. A new startup out of Pitt Neurosurgery and Biomedical Informatics. Read more: innovation.pitt.edu/gap-funding-he… @PittHealthSci

For students who ask about working on ideas outside of class, the Big Idea Center @pittbigidea offers programs and support definitely worth knowing about: bigidea.pitt.edu.

🤝 Want hands-on experience negotiating a startup term sheet? This two-part Start Smart series with @pittlaw takes you from funding fundamentals to an interactive negotiation workshop with attorneys. 📅 Mar 24 & Apr 7 🔗 Register for Part 1: bigidea.pitt.edu/programs/explo…

@CoreyOConnorPA @PNCBank Thank you for supporting Pitt and Pittsburgh and regional entrepreneurs and small businesses! 😀

Honored to join the @PittInnovates State of the Pittsburgh Economy Event and speak about how strategic partnerships between the city and private sector are fueling Pittsburgh’s growth, innovation and opportunities for all. Thank you @pncbank for sponsoring this great gathering!

Supporting innovation at Pitt and the Pittsburgh region? 🌟 Whether you’ve already given to OIE or plan to, celebrate your impact! Every gift helps students, faculty, and regional partners turn ideas into action. Give today ➡️pittdayofgiving.com/pages/office-o…

⚡ POWER HOUR IS LIVE ⚡ From 2–3 p.m. EST, your gift to the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship can go even further. The Pitt area with the most online donors during this hour will unlock an additional $3,000 in challenge funds! Give now: pittdayofgiving.com/pages/office-o…

Pitt SPARK Innovation Funding – Drop-In Office Hours Join us for virtual drop-in office hours focused on the Pitt SPARK innovation funding program. Two sessions: ➡️ Feb 27, 2-3 p.m. ➡️ March 3, 10-11 a.m. innovation.pitt.edu/pitt-spark/

Pitt SPARK Innovation Funding – Drop-In Office Hours ➡️ Feb 27, 2-3 p.m. Join us today for virtual drop-in office hours focused on the Pitt SPARK innovation funding program. innovation.pitt.edu/pitt-spark/

🚨 CSL pre-proposal deadline approaching — Feb 24, 2026 This opportunity offers up to $400K over two years, plus guidance from CSL scientific champions. 👉 Learn more at: oiep.pitt.edu/news/csl-resea…

If you have students curious about entrepreneurship or interested in testing an idea, the Big Idea Center @pittbigidea offers accessible programs and resources designed for students at any stage — no prior experience required. bigidea.pitt.edu

Congrats to Ben Leslie from Malleous (Big Idea and @pittengineering BioE Alum) for being named to the Pittsburgh Business Times' 30 Under 30 List! @pghbiztimes Hail to Pitt! Photo : Tribune Review | Shane Dunlap

⚙️ Patented at Pitt 💙 💛 This patented technology, developed at the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI) helps quantum computers work more reliably, reduces errors, and makes it easier to scale them. innovation.pitt.edu/patents-januar…

📅 February 24 | Pitt Day of Giving 🎉 10th Anniversary | February 24 Get ready to celebrate and support Pitt Day of Giving. Help amplify Pitt Day of Giving—sign up as a social media ambassador: pittdayofgiving.com/pages/office-o… #PittDayOfGiving #Pittinnovates

Curious about how Pitt supports faculty innovation beyond the lab? This in-person session series helps researchers explore commercialization pathways Upcoming session: 📅 Feb. 4 🚀 Introduction to the SPARK Model and Pitt SPARK

📣 Staff Spotlight: Victoria Hassett We're proud to highlight Victoria Hassett, Director of PantherlabWorks (PLW) — part of Pitt’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. innovation.pitt.edu/staff-spotligh…

Tonight is Worst Mistakes Made by Startups! January 27, 5-6:15 P.M. A panel of lawyers will share the ‘horror stories’ of mistakes that startups have made and the consequences. Learn from the mistakes of others so you can avoid the pitfalls. bigidea.pitt.edu/programs/explo…

🚧 What trips up early-stage startups? Hear real-world examples of common mistakes—and how to avoid them—from experienced startup attorneys. 🔗 Sign-up on our website: bigidea.pitt.edu/programs/explo…