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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

Friday, February 8, 2019
Four Time Successful Entrepreneur Alan Chung Visits the CMU Swartz Center

Thursday, February 7, 2019
Former Google Exec Invests $2M in Pittsburgh Tech Firm, Niche

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Dietrich College Alumna Fights Human Trafficking With AI

Friday, January 18, 2019
Swartz Fellows and Innovation Scholars Attend Annual CMU Graduate Entrepreneurship Club (GEC) Trek

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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.