2026

President’s Innovation Challenge

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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.

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

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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.
Bench Agent

Turning scattered lab notes and data into shared memory, knowledge, and insights with an AI lab agent to accelerate research.
Cancer Kids First

Normalizing the hospital experience and building community for pediatric cancer patients through the world’s largest youth-led cancer nonprofit.
Collar.ai

Building the next Oracle for high-security enterprises and governments with a unified, proprietary GenAI platform customizable to the most complex operational needs.
EPHIUS Tx

Developing novel therapeutics that block EPH protein overactivity to reverse inflammation and fibrosis in chronic kidney disease.
Fastflo

Accelerating the hiring process for deskless workers by moving it to messaging apps, helping recruiters save time on tedious tasks and hire faster.
Get Off This Site

Developing and implementing new intervention modalities to address and repair toxic relationships with technology in elementary and secondary schools.
Gokinjo Care

Enabling community-based helper matchmaking to support elderly care across Japan.
Grow with Others

Offering vocational training, employment opportunities, and support services for refugees and other underserved individuals in Uganda and Arizona.
MediSimplify

AI-powered software that advances health equity by enabling healthcare providers to efficiently create easy-to-understand patient communications.
Nia Yetu

Strengthening families at risk of separation in Kenya and supporting youth aging out of orphanages to successfully reintegrate into the community.
Procure Bio

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

Matching students seeking research experience with graduate researchers who need help collecting data, sources, and field notes around the world.
Sabi Wise

Reimagining scalp and dandruff care with clean, effective products designed for every hair type and routine—working toward a flake-free future.
Sankofa Empowering Women in Ghana

Upcycling fast-fashion waste to deliver skills training, mentorship, and climate-conscious entrepreneurship opportunities for at-risk girls in Ghana.
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.
Studio 3e8

Delivering a fully integrated hardware, software, and materials ecosystem for desktop metal 3D printing that makes professional-grade fabrication affordable, compact, and easy to use.
Valen VR

Bringing accessible VR into schools as a mental health resource to help students build emotional skills and develop mental maturity.
Ventures Beyond Borders

Bridging the gap between refugee talent and opportunity by helping refugee entrepreneurs build scalable businesses.

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.

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

Industry

Program

School

Arul Health

Bench Agent

Cancer Kids First

Collar.ai

EPHIUS Tx

Fastflo

Get Off This Site

Gokinjo Care

Grow with Others

MediSimplify

Nia Yetu

Procure Bio

ResearchGo

Sabi Wise

Sankofa Empowering Women in Ghana

Sole 1

Studio 3e8

Valen VR

Ventures Beyond Borders