MDI Multidisciplinary Innovation
In 2025, Pitt Multidisciplinary Innovations set a new benchmark for impact across the university and the broader health care ecosystem.
Through our multi-collaborative initiatives, MDI advanced high-impact research that challenges convention and reimagines what’s possible in human health.
In 2026 and beyond, expect expanded opportunities as MDI continues to accelerate discovery into real-world impact.
Pitt Human-Centered Design (HCD) gives researchers practical tools and expertise to engage patients, communities, and research teams in the design of better studies, interventions, and solutions.
Explore HCD training, facilitation, consultation, and coaching designed to help you bring human-centered approaches into your research.
Advance sustainable healthcare innovation with MDI's Sustainability in Healthcare Challenge—funding bold solutions to reduce waste and emissions.
MDI’s Multi Collab is a research incubator built to advance bold innovations that challenge and evolve traditional health care. Bring us your big idea—and let’s make it real.
The Virginia Kaufman Pain Research Challenge funds breakthrough solutions that move pain research closer to real-world impact, supporting teams addressing both the physical and mental dimensions of pain.
With more than 2,400 expert review assignments (among the most rigorous internal funding processes nationwide) 180 dedicated reviewers work in teams to identify and advance the boldest health innovations poised to redefine care.
MDI has teamed up with HealthForge Venture Studio to offer hands-on workshops that empower innovators to uncover promising opportunities and transform scientific discoveries into scalable, market-ready solutions.
About MDI’s latest funding programs, announcements, or awards.
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