Carnegie Melon University and University of Pittsburgh - 700 Technology Drive

Located along the Monongahela River, adjacent to the Hot Metal Bridge, 700 Technology Drive is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the University of Pittsburgh’s (UPitt) Drug Discovery Institute. Acquisition of the 90,000 square foot, five story wet lab facility represents a second investment in Pittsburgh by The University Financing Foundation, Inc (TUFF). TUFF’s initial acquisition in 2021, Bridgeside Point 1 (Bridgeside), is a 160,000 square foot wet lab, classroom, and patient-facing specialty research facility, primarily occupied by UPitt.

Both facilities are situated close to the Hot Metal Bridge, providing connectivity to the South Side’s retail corridor, as well as enabling collaboration within this thriving research ecosystem. Additionally, the buildings benefit from proximity to Hazelwood Green, where efforts are underway to redevelop 178 acres of Pittsburgh’s riverfront into a hub of innovation, creativity, and wellbeing

Programming to Drive Collaboration

Based on 40+ years of experiences, TUFF believes university anchored research underpins innovation which paves the way for improved standards of living. Consistent with TUFF’s approach in all their facilities, the implementation of intentional programming will prioritized in fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem with students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and industry partners working together, which will enhance the research taking place at Bridgeside and 700 Technology Drive

Facility Specifications

• 5 stories
• Located in the Pittsburgh Technology Center
• 90,000 square feet, designed for wet lab and research use