Innovation

We will strive to ensure that our research translates into innovations that positively impact our community and the environment.

2018 Goals & Aspirations

  • IDEAS: Increase the number of sustainability-related patents, licenses, and start-ups (both for-profit and nonprofit).
  • INNOVATION: Collaborate with Pitt’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the University’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, to embed sustainability principles throughout the organization.
  • ACCESS: Work across impact areas to define innovations and ensure that there is a mechanism for students, faculty, and staff to advance ideas for impact.

Learn how we’re advancing on these goals.