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.
Upcoming Major Events
News & Announcements
November 16, 2018
IAM Robotics Raises $20M to Accelerate the Introduction of Robot Workers
November 16, 2018
CMU and Pitt Wrap Up Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 9, 2018
CMU GEC Hack-a-Startup Winners Announced
November 9, 2018
CMU Spinoff Voci Technologies Moves to Robotics Row
October 26, 2018
New Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset Course at Carnegie Mellon University
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
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