2026 Finalists

2026

President’s Innovation Challenge

Out of 400+ applications, we've selected 25 finalists who will pitch live on May 6. These ventures represent 11 Harvard schools and are one step closer to winning a share of $500,000+ in Bertarelli Foundation funding.

More than 300 external judges reviewed 180+ semifinalist applications and provided key feedback to founders on their ventures.

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Arul Health

Building an agentic AI operating system for chronic care navigation, starting in oncology and expanding across long-term conditions for patients and families.
Bond Health

Accelerating patient enrollment in clinical trials by automating how sites find, contact, and enroll eligible patients.
Sole 1

Restoring mobility for people who cannot lift the front part of their foot using AI-powered robotic socks that assist with walking, prevent falls, and support nerve recovery.