Pivot Center - About Us
Since 1965, the University of Utah and the state of Utah have established a global reputation for leadership in technology commercialization. But that’s only part of the story. On behalf of the U, the Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center serves as a catalyst for the regional innovation economy, integrating technology commercialization, corporate engagement, and economic development. By integrating these functions, PIVOT Center positions the U and Utah to uniquely take advantage of the U’s burgeoning innovation. The center prioritizes connecting stakeholders (U faculty inventors, industry, entrepreneurs, investors, Utah’s innovation ecosystem) with each other and the U’s resources. PIVOT is responsible for all aspects of invention management, patent prosecution, licensing, start-up formation and support, equity management and early stage funding. The University of Utah was recently ranked second among large research universities for “innovation productivity impact.”
Products & Services
PIVOT Facts & Figures
University of Utah
While the metrics below demonstrate some traditional milestones for technology commercialization, it is important to understand the story behind the numbers. As an example, the number of U startup companies represents strong, full-of-potential organizations. It is information like this that fully demonstrates PIVOT Center's value to its stakeholders.
Innovation Ecosystem
University of Utah
Utah’s thriving innovation ecosystem is a complex community of integrated stakeholders from within the state and across the globe. On behalf of the University of Utah, PIVOT Center helps connect these stakeholders by serving as a catalyst for the regional innovation economy - integrating technology commercialization, corporate engagement, and economic development.
Entrepreneurs
University of Utah
PIVOT Center is here to support you, wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey. We can provide entrepreneurs with access to top innovation, in a breadth of technologies. And let us introduce you to the poignant history of the U of spinning out successful, venture-back companies.
Industry
University of Utah
We are here to connect you with the U and Utah’s innovation ecosystem. PIVOT has a willingness and openness to partner with you - we get you to where you need to go to explore the U’s life-changing technology, great talent, faculty expertise, unique resources, education and more.
Description
Since 1965, the University of Utah and the state of Utah have established a global reputation for leadership in technology commercialization. But that’s only part of the story. On behalf of the U, the Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center serves as a catalyst for the regional innovation economy, integrating technology commercialization, corporate engagement, and economic development. By integrating these functions, PIVOT Center positions the U and Utah to uniquely take advantage of the U’s burgeoning innovation. The center prioritizes connecting stakeholders (U faculty inventors, industry, entrepreneurs, investors, Utah’s innovation ecosystem) with each other and the U’s resources. PIVOT is responsible for all aspects of invention management, patent prosecution, licensing, start-up formation and support, equity management and early stage funding. The University of Utah was recently ranked second among large research universities for “innovation productivity impact.”
