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Author: Mike Yeomans

University Startup Investment is Booming

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Investment rounds in university-based startups are getting larger and are coming in earlier stages of development, according to Osage University Partners (OUP), a venture capital fund that has raised more …

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Celebration of Innovation Recognizes Accomplishments of Pitt Innovators

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

The University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship presented its 2022 Celebration of Innovation on April 21, 2022. This event recognizes the achievements of Pitt faculty and student innovators …

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Cultivating Industry-Academia Partnerships

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

The Pitt Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships was featured in Tech Transfer Central for its efforts to implement a more targeted marketing strategy focused on high-value opportunities.

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First Gear Teams Shine in SHRS Innovation Challenge

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

A new wheelchair and ramp designed to fit into standard vehicles without costly modifications and a system for keeping elderly people safe in their homes were both awarded $10,000 in …

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University of Pittsburgh Announces Six Patents Issued in March 2022

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators were issued 6 U.S. patents in March 2022. Featured patent: 11,272,840  “Touch Probe Passively Powered Wireless Stent Antenna for Implanted Sensor Powering Interrogation” Smart stents are capable of …

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Rehabilitation Games

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt researchers at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences have formed university-industry-community partnership called “Aphasia Games for Health” targeted to help those with aphasia regain language skills and fight the …

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Pitt Innovators Issued 8 Patents in February 2022

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators were issued 8 U.S. patents in February 2022.

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Black Tech Nation Provides New Funding Option for Black Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

The Innovation Institute is highlighting new venture capital firms in the region that have a focus on serving traditionally underrepresented groups during Black History Month.

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Pitt Innovators Issued 11 Patents in January 2022

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators were issued 11 U.S. patents in January 2022.

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Pitt Innovators Named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has selected three University of Pittsburgh professors among 83 academic inventors for the 2022 class of NAI Senior Members. They are: Antonio D’Amore, Research Assistant …

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Three Pitt Professors Selected as Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has selected three University of Pittsburgh professors among 83 academic inventors for the 2022 class of NAI Senior Members. They are: Antonio D’Amore, Research …

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New Investment Fund Puts Emphasis on Diversity

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association is hosting a virtual event on February 15 titled “The Future of Venture Capital in Pittsburgh” featuring representatives from three relatively new investment firms who …

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