Competition Timeline
First Round Submission
Please submit your proposal by Monday, February 8 at 11:59PM - Good luck!
- Update Applications
- 15-Dec-2015 05:00 PM to 08-Feb-2016 11:59 PM
- Judging
- 09-Feb-2016 03:00 PM to 19-Feb-2016 03:00 PM
Times are in EDT (-0400)

Harvard President's Challenge 2016
There are truly important issues facing the world today. The President’s Challenge demonstrates the University’s commitment to using the i-lab as a vehicle for bringing individuals together in cross-school initiatives and fostering a Harvard-wide entrepreneurial community to find solutions to these problems.
This Challenge is structured to consist of two stages. Within the first stage, teams assemble with the support of i-lab programming and submit their initial proposals – due by February 8, 2016. After evaluation by the Judging Committee, ten teams will receive $5,000 each to further develop their proposals. At a Demo Day in the spring, prize winnings amounting to $100,000 and will be awarded to one grand prize winner and up to three runners-up.
The Challenge is open to ventures at any stage prior to substantive funding. Ventures still in idea-stage are strongly encouraged to apply. You will be required to fill out information on your team and your idea, and to upload a proposal of no more than 5 pages in length, including visuals, in PDF format.
The proposal should include the following sections:
- Problem/Impact
- Solution/Technology
- Market Opportunity
- Team/Advisors
- Go-to-Market Plan
- Progress to Date