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Helping patients today with simple, powerful ideas.

Change begins with an idea. The Frontline Innovation Program seeks ideas leading to practical, hands-on solutions that can translate into immediate, better care for patients.

This program is dedicated to supporting innovative ideas that directly impact and improve bedside care and clinical practice. We fund projects emphasizing effective and efficient bedside practices to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients, employees, and communities.

What We Fund

The Frontline Innovation Program aims to be responsive to changing needs. Each year, the program seeks applications targeting new focus areas.

Funding Guidelines

  • Individual grants are funded up to $25,000.
  • Any UPMC employee can apply. University of Pittsburgh employees can apply if they work with a UPMC partner.
  • Applications are accepted during the month of August.

To learn more, see the Frontline Innovation Program Call for Proposals Fact Sheet (PDF).

“I would like to deeply and sincerely express my team’s appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith for providing us the opportunity to revolutionize training dedicated to intervening upon injustice in the workplace and beyond. We are currently writing our manuscript to be published in business and medical journals. We will also plan to present our results at upcoming conferences.”

Rickquel Tripp, MD, MPH • Frontline Innovation