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CMU Project Olympus

University Accelerator · Zero equity; affiliation-based
B

Good (B) — Cohort Yield Grade

Carnegie Mellon's Project Olympus is among the longest-tenured university accelerators (founded 2007). Strong on CMU technical talent (robotics, AI, computer science). Zero-equity affiliation-based model. Solid founder outcomes for technical CMU founders.

79
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
A
Founder Outcomes
B
Mentor Quality
B
Demo Day Yield
B-
Post-Program Network
B-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2007 at Carnegie Mellon
  • Zero-equity model
  • Strong CMU technical-founder pipeline (robotics, AI)
  • Multi-decade operating history

/ Best for

CMU students and alumni in technical fields (robotics, AI, software) seeking institutional accelerator support.

/ Watch out for

Pittsburgh-based; less coastal investor concentration than Stanford or Berkeley peer programs.