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, April 16, 2019
Young Entrepreneur: JJ Xu Gives Workers a Smart Coach on Their SmartphoneAlumni Spotlight: Meredith Grelli Crafts Experiences
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
CMU Alumnus Adam Simone Discusses Leaf Shave, the All-metal, Eco-friendly Razor
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Winners of the CMU Venture Challenge
Friday, April 5, 2019
Alumni Spotlight: Meredith Grelli Crafts Experiences
Thursday, April 4, 2019
A Northside Startup is Using Facial Recognition to Help Law Enforcement Catch Sex Traffickers
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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