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HAE Accelerator 2027: HarvardAlumni Entrepreneurs

Days left6w leftDecember 16, 2026

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The HAE Accelerator is an 11-week virtual programme designed to help Harvard alumni-founded businesses strengthen their operations and prepare for growth. It combines founder mentoring, business strategy, investor-readiness support, expert guidance and access to an international entrepreneurial network. The programme accepts companies from different industries and geographical locations, provided they meet the Harvard alumni eligibility requirement. Applicants must have an incorporated business with an operating product, prototype or defined minimum viable product. The programme is equity-free, but it is not open to every founder: at least one founder or co-founder must have Harvard alumni status, and all alumni founders on the team must be HAE members.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Have at least one founder or co-founder who is a Harvard alumnus or otherwise holds recognised Harvard alumni status.

  2. 02

    Ensure all Harvard alumni founders on the team are HAE members.

  3. 03

    Have an incorporated company or LLC.

  4. 04

    Have an operating product, prototype or defined MVP.

  5. 05

    Demonstrate growth potential and measurable impact.

  6. 06

    Have two to four programme participants from the company, including the CEO and another founder or senior employee.

  7. 07

    Have founders working full-time or near full-time on the company.

  8. 08

    Submit an investor pitch deck.

  9. 09

    Submit a one-minute team introduction video.

  10. 10

    Provide an optional product demonstration video if available.

  11. 11

    Complete the online application in English before the deadline.