Turning researchers, hackers, hustlers, designers ... into successful entrepreneurs.
The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University is a system of programs and activities that offers a unique path of entrepreneurship education, engagement, collaboration and opportunity — for a truly transformative learning experience.
Thanks to a gift by alumnus and entrepreneur James R. Swartz, the Swartz Center builds upon CMU's history in entrepreneurship excellence.
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News & Announcements
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
CMU Startup Modsy Raises $37M in Series C Funding
Monday, May 20, 2019
CMU Tepper Startup Finalist in Forté Power Pitch Competition
Monday, May 20, 2019
RE2 Robotics Receives $3M in Funding to Develop Dexterous Underwater Robotic Hand for US Navy
Thursday, May 16, 2019
CMU Spinout Yodel Labs Wins $50K at AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup International Finals
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
CMU Startup Algorithmia Raises $25M Series B
Be a part of an entrepreneurship network unlike any other.
The Swartz Center is the destination of choice for all kinds of aspiring entrepreneurs — students, faculty and staff — because of its centralized platform of programs and activities. Support, collaboration and inspiration are offered at every step in the process of bringing great CMU ideas to market.
CMU Startups in Action
Project Olympus - The Incubator Program
205+ startups launched
$310M invested funds
560+ projects supported
Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
The Swartz Center's academic gateway
40+ courses offered
3+ majors and minors
All academic disciplines
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