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Rock Venture Catalyst
Also known as: Rock Summer Fellows, RVC
Harvard University · Cambridge, MA
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- No equity required
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Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Annual
Hbs Only
Last activity
2026-06-25
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The Rock Venture Catalyst (formerly Rock Summer Fellows) is HBS's flagship summer program for MBA student founders. Provides non-dilutive funding, mentorship, coaching, and an immersive environment to pursue ventures full-time between academic years. 61 students selected in 2026 cohort across AI, healthcare, climate tech, fintech, and consumer products. Redesigned to meet evolving needs of early-stage founders with structured weekly programming and peer community.
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Rock Venture Catalyst
--- title: Rock Venture Catalyst source_type: website url: https://www.hbs.edu/entrepreneurship/mba/rock-venture-catalyst description: Summer program for HBS MBAs (formerly Rock Summer Fellows) --- # Rock Venture Catalyst
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