The Harvard Innovation Labs today announced more than 2,000 Harvard Student i-lab members. These student innovators represent all 13 Harvard schools and are working on products, services, and ideas across dozens of industries.
“This fall, we’re welcoming students who are at every stage of their entrepreneurial journeys, from just starting to explore an idea to joining an existing startup, all the way through building and scaling their own businesses,” said Jill Kravetz, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Executive Director of the Harvard Innovation Labs. “I see so much creativity, ambition, and drive in all of the Student i-lab members. It’s a privilege to support them.”
Harvard Innovation Labs members have access to expert advisors, workshops, community-building events, and resources for ideation and building products and services. Members may also apply for a range of funding opportunities. Additionally, members can participate in the Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge, an annual venture competition where winners receive nondilutive funding.
Many of the fall i-lab members are focused on building more than 700 ventures, while others have joined the i-lab to learn about the world of entrepreneurship, explore ideas, or join an existing venture.
Membership remains open, so Harvard students may join the i-lab at any time during the academic year.
Here’s a sample of ventures that Harvard Innovation Labs members are working on this fall:
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AI Pathology
Developing a convolutional neural network platform for the early detection of skin cancer using standard smartphone photographs.
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Aptemiz, Inc
Helping governments and nonprofits recover hidden funds through cost allocation, indirect cost rates, and compliance solutions.
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ArtEats
Using food-focused multi-sensory art education to foster emotional growth and unique talents among individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Aware.ai
Developing a voice-activated AI platform that helps women navigate major health transitions by instantly activating emotional, practical, and clinical support.
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Bandelier Technologies
Developing quantum radar and sensing technology.
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ChoLab
Building a portable, low-cost diagnostic tool that detects cholera quickly and reliably in areas with limited resources.
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ComplyLab
A B2B SaaS platform for ethical checking of AI models and outcomes.
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DentiScope
Leveraging computer vision AI and smartphone-enabled periscopes to deliver real-time, AI-driven dental assessments.
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Evera Bottle
Making the world’s first water bottle with built-in, reusable cutlery.
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FarmTeach
Developing climate resilience in communities impacted by climate change through land-based experiential learning and youth workforce development.
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Heels & Tech
Empowering African women to launch tech careers and pursue female-focused innovation through education.
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Lunal Graphics
Helping digital artists expand their creative capabilities through free software tools.
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Onsite Copilot
Creating an AI training copilot for pet owners to train their dogs and cats.
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Serosafe
Designing medical devices to create a safer, healthier post-operative patient recovery experience.
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Semagram Energy
Bringing agentic intelligence to power grids.
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SoftPulse
Developing a passive implant for lasting blood pressure control—a transformative, drug-free, life-saving solution for millions with hypertension.
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Striv
Making smart insoles with 250+ sensors and AI for real-time movement analysis, coaching, and rehab.
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Studio Zero
Building video games that make you think.
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TP7 AI Robotics
Creating mobile, dual-arm robots powered by physical-spatial AI that learn via natural language and work autonomously in high-mix, unstructured factories.
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VoteNow
Making a mobile app that centralizes all dates, locations, and resources necessary to vote based off a user’s geofenced address.
About the Harvard Innovation Labs
The Harvard Innovation Labs is an innovation hub for all 13 Harvard schools. From public health to consumer product design, the i-labs’ programming, community, and resources create a nurturing environment where innovators and entrepreneurs can start and grow their ventures. Through the Student i-lab, Alumni Launch Lab, and Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab, the Harvard Innovation Labs serves all matriculated, degree-seeking Harvard students with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as select Harvard alumni and affiliates. Since opening in 2011, the Harvard Innovation Labs has supported more than 7,000 ventures, which have collectively raised more than $9 billion in funding.
