2026 President's Innovation Challenge
2026 President's Innovation Challenge
Using the sun to power oxygen delivery in Africa, developing AI to mitigate risks on construction sites, and curing chronic inflammatory diseases with novel small molecules are a few many winning ideas from the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.
"Your curiosity and drive moved you to action, and we are eager to see where your ambition leads," said President Garber to finalists and attendees at the finale to the University's global venture competition.
May 21, 2026
Highlighting seven current and former ventures from the Harvard Innovation Labs that are tackling challenges in elder care through technology, community-driven care, and scientific innovation.
May 14, 2026
Using the sun to power oxygen delivery in Africa, developing AI to mitigate risks on construction sites, and curing chronic inflammatory diseases with novel small molecules are a few many winning ideas from the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.
May 08, 2026
Praxis Founder Andrew Morrissey ’26 is building an AI-powered golf coaching system that will make real-time, personalized instruction accessible to all golfers.
Apr 16, 2026
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