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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Art Academy Plus

An online education platform that aims to empower young artists in China to pursue global higher education opportunities in creative subjects.
HumanTruths

A social innovation platform using AI-powered voice agents to capture rich, real-time behavioral data from communities in low- and middle-income countries.
Maka Kids

The first kids' streaming app built on child development science, not engagement algorithms.
Unified Track

An AI-powered platform that helps high school counselors reduce absenteeism and improve graduation rates.