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President's Innovation Challenge is a grant from Harvard Innovation Labs that funds student-led ventures through a competitive innovation challenge awarding over $500,000 in total prizes. The program invites Harvard students, select alumni, and affiliates to submit applications for consideration in a multi-round competition. Applicants enter through a student application process, with semifinalists selected and announced in mid-January.
The challenge is designed to support early-stage ventures and innovative ideas across sectors. Whether new or returning members, applicants complete a streamlined submission process. All eligible applicants are automatically enrolled in the Student i-lab membership, providing access to additional resources and support through Harvard Innovation Labs.
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2026 President's Innovation Challenge Student Application - Harvard Innovation Labs 2026 President's Innovation Challenge Student Application Opens Oct 29 2025 08:00 AM (EDT) Deadline Dec 8 2025 11:59 PM (EST) Submit this student application by Dec. 8, 2025 at 11:59PM ET , to be considered for the student semifinalist round of the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.
Please review PIC eligibility requirements prior to applying and consider reviewing How To: Put Forth a Strong Application for the President's Innovation Challenge . Time estimate: For new members, completing this application should take about 20 minutes . For active members , you can anticipate about 10 minutes to review previous data and input new information for the PIC.
Semifinalists will be selected and announced mid-January and will enter the second round of this competition. Whether or not you advance in the competition, all eligible applicants will be enrolled automatically in our Student i-lab membership. For more information on prep resources, selection criteria, timeline, past winners, and more, please visit the President’s Innovation Challenge website (link: https://innovationlabs.
harvard. edu/presidents-innovation-challenge ). If you have additional questions about the PIC, please email us at i-lab@harvard.
edu . 2026 President's Innovation Challenge Student Application Submit this student application by Dec. 8, 2025 at 11:59PM ET , to be considered for the student semifinalist round of the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.
Please review PIC eligibility requirements prior to applying and consider reviewing How To: Put Forth a Strong Application for the President's Innovation Challenge . Time estimate: For new members, completing this application should take about 20 minutes . For active members , you can anticipate about 10 minutes to review previous data and input new information for the PIC.
Semifinalists will be selected and announced mid-January and will enter the second round of this competition. Whether or not you advance in the competition, all eligible applicants will be enrolled automatically in our Student i-lab membership. For more information on prep resources, selection criteria, timeline, past winners, and more, please visit the President’s Innovation Challenge website (link: https://innovationlabs.
harvard. edu/presidents-innovation-challenge ). If you have additional questions about the PIC, please email us at i-lab@harvard.
edu . Oct 29 2025 08:00 AM (EDT) Dec 8 2025 11:59 PM (EST)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Harvard students and select alumni and affiliates. Mona is founded by a Harvard Law School graduate. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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