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President's Innovation Challenge

Also known as: Harvard PIC, President's Innovation Challenge

Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

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Funding range

$2,500 – $75,000

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-06-25

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The President's Innovation Challenge is Harvard University's flagship venture competition, awarding over $500,000 in prizes annually. Five tracks: Health Care + Life Sciences, Open, Social Impact, Alumni HC+LS, and Alumni Open. Grand prizes of $75,000 (5 winners), runners-up $25,000 (5 winners), and Ingenuity Awards up to $2,500. Funded by the Bertarelli Foundation. 150+ semifinalists and 25 finalists selected annually representing all 13 Harvard schools. Theme 2026: "What Moves You."