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Competition: President’s Innovation Challenge

Deadline Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Online

Competition: President’s Innovation Challenge

The Harvard Innovation Labs is inviting student founders from across all 13 Harvard schools—who are tackling problems they cannot ignore and building futures they believe should exist—to apply for this year’s Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.

This year’s theme, Unprompted, celebrates people who move ideas into the world without waiting for permission. It also speaks to a new chapter in our relationship with technology. As AI systems move beyond responding to instructions toward taking initiative, the possibilities for human and AI collaboration are expanding.

Apply by December 8 to tell us about your world-changing idea for the chance to win a share of more than $500,000 in non-dilutive venture funding, thanks to the Bertarelli Foundation. Along the way, you’ll receive support from the i-lab, including expert feedback, pitch coaching, and membership in the i-lab community.

👉 Learn more and sign up here.

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