Key Initiatives

Pitt’s Office of Economic Partnerships was given a broad mandate to increase Pitt’s ability to partner on economic opportunities, connect the University to the global economy, and accelerate growth in the regional economy through a series of ambitious initiatives.

LifeX Labs

LifeX™ Labs is a startup accelerator that provides the guidance, resources, and expertise that entrepreneurs need to quickly move their ideas from the benchtop to the … Read More »

GRID Institute

Pitt’s Energy Grid Research and Infrastructure Development (GRID) Institute is a global consortium focused on modernizing the power grid and energy infrastructure in Pittsburgh, the US and … Read More »

Life Sciences Opportunity Analysis

One of OEP’s primary objectives is to help the Pittsburgh region realize its potential to become one of the nation’s premier biotech hubs. To realize that … Read More »