Pitt Ventures First Gear

First Gear NSF I-Corps Program helps shape Pitt inventions originating from University research from early-stage discovery to products and services that can be taken to market.

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DISCOVER THE Market POTENTIAL OF YOUR INNOVATION AND RECEIVE FUNDING TO HELP YOU Begin Your COMMERCIALIZATION Journey.

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" “As a cardiologist, I know how to write prescriptions and treat patients. As a scientist, I know how to generate hypotheses and test them, but that jump from the bench to the bedside was a complete black hole for me.” "

Maliha Zahid, M.D., Ph.D, Developmental Biology

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" I was impressed by the level of guidance and feedback I received not just from the course instructors and my own business mentor, but also from every other business mentor in our cohort.  The input I received challenged me to think more strategically and realistically about my endeavor, and I think in the long run it will translate into fewer mistakes and less wasted time on my part. "

Leah B. Helou, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Communication Science & Disorders

Spring 2022 Cohorts

Virtual COHORT 3:

September 6, 20, 27

October  11, 25

November 8

 

Tuesdays – 3:00 – 5:30 PM

 

(DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.)


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