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Grow Your Business in Pittsburgh Biomedical Sector

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In 2003 the University of Pittsburgh ranked 7th among the top 100 U.S. universities receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health.

In 2003, Carnegie Mellon University received more than $116 million in R&D research funding from the National Science Foundation.

Pittsburgh’s thriving biomedical research and life sciences sector is home to...

More than 90 major biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies

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Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

alt Part of the PA Greenhouse Initiative, one of two university-industry funding programs in the U.S. focused solely on the life sciences, and a national model for state funding of early stage risk capital in the life sciences. PLSG provides incubator space, experienced management, industry connectivity and capital to new and growing businesses.

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Early-Stage Funding

Angel investor networks and funds such as PA Early Stage Partners.

Renowned Research and Clinical Programs

  • McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
    The nexus of University of Pittsburgh research and clinical programs focused on tissue engineering, cellular therapies, biosurgery and artificial and biohybrid medical devices.
  • Bone Tissue Engineering Center
    Carnegie Mellon University’s collaborative program for bone and cartilage tissue engineering.
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Consistently ranked one of the best health systems in the U.S., UPMC is one of only 14 hospitals nationwide and the only hospital in Pennsylvania to earn “Honor Roll” status in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s 2006 “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
  • Robotics Institute
    Based at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world’s leading center for applied research and educational programs.

Infrastructure to Grow Your Business

Innovative programs to support your business growth are available through a network of established organizations.

Colleges and Universities

More than 25 colleges and universities are located throughout the region.