Pitt, Charlie Batch Team Up, Develop New Local Company
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - The University of Pittsburgh has announced a new partnership with former Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Charlie Batch, along with several partners, to launch a wellness, fitness, human-performance and rehabilitation-focused company.
According to the press release, the Pittsburgh-based startup, called Impellia, will develop and commercialize Pitt-created technologies and other technologies from around the country.
"This is an important new partnership for the University," says Marc Malandro, associate vice chancellor for technology management and commercialization and interim director of the Innovation Institute. "This startup marks just the beginning of what we anticipate will be a long and mutually beneficial relationship between Pitt and Impellia that will help transform Pitt research into innovations that benefit injured athletes and others. We're excited to be working with such a great and talented group of people."
Batch said in the university released statement that this was a logical fit for him.
"Sports medicine and rehabilitation technology is a natural draw for me," he stated. "What we see in these technologies is the ability for us to bring innovation available to elite athletes out to everyday people."
"My team and I are very excited about the potential of this venture," Batch added. "To ensure success, we will continue to collaborate with the innovation experts here at Pitt, and I look forward to building our relationship with this university in the months and years ahead."
You can visit www.impellia.co and www.innovation.pitt.edu for more information.