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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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Upcoming Events

Jim Swartz Receives Founders Medal at CMU's 2018 Graduation Ceremony

News & Announcements

September 14, 2018
CMU Startup Pendo, Raises $50M Series D Funding

Friday, August 31, 2018
CMU Credit Card Startup Raises $17M To Help Young People Build Their Credit

Friday, August 31, 2018
CMU Startups Among Finalists in UpPrize Great Solutions Competition

Friday, August 24, 2018
Grand Opening of the Swartz Center Space in the Tepper Quad in Conjunction with LaunchCMU, A Technology Startup and Research Showcase

Friday, August 24, 2018
Gecko Robotics Raises $7M

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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.