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Tartan Entrepreneurs Fund

Tartan Entrepreneurs Fund

Funds Pittsburgh-based CMU alumni and faculty founders building high-growth startups with $100,000 in non-dilutive grant funding over two years.

ClosedJames R. Swartz Center for EntrepreneurshipUnited StatesEligible in Pennsylvania
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About

The Tartan Entrepreneurs Fund is a grant program administered by the CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University. It operates as a standalone fund — not under a federal or state scheme — and is one of several CMU Swartz Center funding instruments for CMU-affiliated founders. The fund provides $100,000 in funding disbursed over two years, along with mentorship, guidance, an…

What this grant funds

Sector-agnostic; any high-growth startup with unicorn potential founded by CMU alumni or faculty based in Pittsburgh.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.cmu.edu