About

Who we are                                                      

We are an ecosystem that exists to support Harvard students and select alumni in their quest to explore the world of game-changing innovation and entrepreneurship. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve helped 4,700+ founders — from all 13 Harvard schools — to create global, lasting change. Explore the last 10 years of innovation.

Whether you’re here to solve a problem by creating a business, or simply interested in learning about innovation more broadly, we’ll help you get there further, faster. And you can help us shape our next decade of innovation.

What we offer

We unleash the innovative power of individuals through a network of highly-curated advisors and mentors, peer collaboration and interaction, and comprehensive resource and programming support.

What we believe

We believe that while knowledge is the engine of innovation, connection and collaboration are the fuel. We believe that when you bring together the right mix of people, with shared intentions and similar values, remarkable things happen. We believe in providing all the necessary supports for innovation, including psychological safety, transparency, empathy, compassion, connection and the opportunity for creative collision. We believe in unlocking unrealized value that can have a deep impact on markets, on the world, and on the individuals who walk through these doors.

Who we serve

We serve all matriculated, degree-seeking Harvard students, eligible alumni- or faculty-led ventures with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our ecosystem

Our ecosystem encompasses several distinct spaces and programs:

  • The i-lab, a dynamic, full-service space for current Harvard students interested in actively pursuing innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Launch Lab X GEO, a groundbreaking virtual accelerator for eligible Harvard alumni leading promising early-stage startup ventures based anywhere across the globe.
  • The Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab for Harvard students, faculty, and alumni working on high-potential life sciences and biotech startups.

Come join the Harvard Innovation Labs community

If you’re a matriculated, degree-seeking student, it’s as easy as tapping your Harvard ID. Check out the i-lab or Overview pages for more information.

If you’re an alumnus from any of the Harvard schools, check out Launch Lab X GEO.

If you’re a Harvard alumnus working on a life sciences venture, check out what the Life Lab has to offer.

Students and eligible alumni alike can take advantage of office hours with faculty mentors and industry, attend community events and workshops, and share thoughtfully-designed meeting and lab spaces.