Reimagining vision correction in humans, creating a more equitable money transfer solution for African migrants, and designing new systems to protect against coastal flooding were three of the ventures recognized during the Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge Awards ceremony on May 5.
The President’s Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony drew attendees at Klarman Hall and a virtual audience from around the globe. Ventures founded by Harvard students, alumni, and affiliates showcased their solutions for some of the world’s most pressing problems. Winning ventures received a share of $510,000 in Bertarelli Foundation prizes. During the event, President Joe Biden sent a letter of congratulations to the winners, with a special recognition of Myspeech.
Read more about the President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony in the Harvard Gazette:President’s Innovation Challenge awards $510,000 across 14 ventures.