Some exciting up and coming innovations from Pitt innovators will be highlighted as part of the University Technology Showcase at the 3 Rivers Venture Fair. The showcase will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7th at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh.
Last month the Innovation Institute and the Office of Sponsored Programs welcomed consulting firm McAllister & Quinn to deliver a workshop covering the benefits of applying for federal research funding via the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and helpful information on writing an effective application. These programs offer non-dilutive grants through 11 different federal agencies to small businesses, including those seeking to bring university-developed innovations to market.
Next month, the SBIR Road Tour will be making a stop in Pittsburgh for a day-long event to promote the $2.5 billion in funding available from a dozen federal government agencies to help small businesses bring innovative new products and technologies to market.