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CMU Launches Deep Tech Program to Attract $240M Investment

4/11/2026

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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) launched the Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program to help tech startups attract venture capital.
The program features a six-month course and 18 months of mentorship, targeting a potential $240 million investment from 30 venture capital firms.
The first cohort includes over 40 faculty members, graduate students, and alumni working on projects in AI and robotics.
Participants will attend workshops on intellectual property and commercialization, concluding with a mock investment session in New York City.
The initiative aims to improve founders' skills in raising and deploying capital effectively.

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Story summary

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) launched the Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program to help tech startups attract venture capital.
The program features a six-month course and 18 months of mentorship, targeting a potential $240 million investment from 30 venture capital firms.
The first cohort includes over 40 faculty members, graduate students, and alumni working on projects in AI and robotics.
Participants will attend workshops on intellectual property and commercialization, concluding with a mock investment session in New York City.
The initiative aims to improve founders' skills in raising and deploying capital effectively.