Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private University
Founded 1900
CMU is a leader in computer science, robotics, and AI commercialization with a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.
48
Startups (5yr)
185
Patents Filed
138
Patents Issued
52
Licenses (5yr)
$24.7M
License Revenue
125
Partnerships
$0.5B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
World-leading robotics research and applications
Robotics InstituteSchool of Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Pioneering AI and machine learning research
School of Computer ScienceMachine Learning Department
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to CMU's research focus.
Robotics & Automation
18% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$200B
Quantum Computing
35% CAGRRevolutionary computing technology leveraging quantum mechanics for exponential speedups in specific problem domains
Market Size$65B
Photonics & Optics
14% CAGRTechnologies based on light and photonic systems
Market Size$800B
Advanced Materials
12% CAGRNext-generation materials with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications
Market Size$125B
Notable Spinouts
Argo AI
Founded 2016 • Automotive
Autonomous vehicle technology
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Center for Technology Transfer & Enterprise Creation
Services Offered
- •IP protection and licensing
- •Startup formation
- •Industry partnerships
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