Support Olympus
We invite you to join the supporters of Project Olympus. Your contributions will help us support commercialization by our best andbrightest as vital to the growth and success of the university, the region, and the nation.
Pledge your support to Olympus today!
Some of the ways to support Project Olympus are listed below.
For more information contact:
Brian Peck
Associate Director of Major Gifts
peckb@cs.cmu.edu, 412-268-1739
Student Spark Grant Fund
The Olympus Spark Grant Fund helps students kick-start their business ideas. Olympus Spark Grant Fund [.pdf]
The Olympus Spark Grant fund is funded by charitable gifts from alumni and other community donors. Students submit proposals and practice 'pitching' the donors. Donors play a vital role in helping Olympus evaluate the students' applications and making award decisions. This is an ongoing grant fund where donors can begin their participation at any time.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
- Recognition or public introduction at the events; if appropriate, an opportunity to present brief introductory remarks at the events
- Name and/or logo on the event poster
- Recognition on the Olympus event web site
- Opportunities to talk with faculty and student presenters
Events will vary semester to semester and include informative panels and student Showcases. If appropriate, the sponsor may have a representative (with relevant experience) participate as part of the program.
- Recognized or introduced at the Event
- Name and/or logo appears on event poster
- Recognition on Olympus event website
- Opportunities to talk with faculty and student presenters
Olympus Core Sponsorship Opportunities
- Support for specific programs abd initiatives of Project Olympus, including a combination of our general work on networking and education and specific entrepreneurial activities (e.g. student or faculty projects)
- The specifics will be tailored to your interests and giving goals.
- Recognition in the Project Olympus space and on the website, as well as at Olympus events.
- Invitations to exclusive Oympus events.
- Recognition in the space, on the Olympus website, and at Olympus events
- Incubator naming rights during a five-year commitment
- Thank you letter from faculty and Olympus/CMU
- Recognition on the Olympus website and at Olympus events
- Periodic updates on project progress and opportunities to meet with the innovators
- Recognition on Olympus Friends website and at Olympus events
- Special thank you event for Friends and for faculty and student PROBEs