Innovation Commercialization Fellows (ICF)
About the program · 1 linked sources
Yearlong program for PhD students, postdocs, and research personnel to commercialize research discoveries. Provides $50K funding plus workshops and intensive mentoring. 62 fellows since 2015. 7 fellows in 2026-27 cohort.
Also known as: ICF
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$50,000
Grant
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
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Application and Timing
Annual cycle. 2026-27 cohort announced June 2026 with 7 fellows.
Participants
CMU PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and research personnel.
Funding and Equity
$50K per fellow (non-dilutive grant). Includes workshops and intensive mentoring. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- 2026 (Jun): 2026-27 cohort announced with 7 fellows. 62 total fellows since program inception (2015).
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Specific startup outcomes for ICF graduates not tracked.
- Total funding pool per cohort not disclosed.
Program details
Programming
- Yearlong structured program with workshops and mentoring.
- Focus on research commercialization and startup formation.
- Access to Swartz Center resources and network.
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Evidence
- Carnegie Mellon University Startup Intelligence Report
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Innovation Commercialization Fellows (ICF) at Carnegie Mellon University.
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CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship — Home
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship — Home
Official Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship homepage. Founded 2016 via $31M gift from Jim Swartz (Accel Partners co-founder). Central entrepreneurship hub at CMU. Lists VentureBridge, McGinnis Venture Competition ($375K), Tartan Entrepreneurs Fund, Spark Grants, ICF, Deep Tech Venture-Ready, and CMU Startup Week as key programs.
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