2026 Semifinalists

2026

President’s Innovation Challenge

Out of 400+ applications, we've selected 180+ PIC semifinalists. These ventures represent all 13 Harvard schools and are one step closer to winning a share of $500,000+ in Bertarelli Foundation funding.

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An internal PIC selection committee reviews initial venture applications and selects the semifinalists.

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HarborSite

Developing a next-generation gene insertion platform for the treatment of genetic and age-associated diseases.
NanoDEX

Accelerating drug discovery by leveraging nanopore technology to target previously challenging proteins.
PieD

Developing an AI-powered wearable photonic device for at-home heart failure monitoring through real-time, multi-biomarker detection.
Procure Bio

Engineering protein nanoparticles for targeted delivery of gene and protein therapeutics, advancing novel treatments for genetic diseases.
Salience

Enabling high-bandwidth human–AI collaboration by allowing agents to understand user intent beyond text and command-based interactions.