# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to see 25 Harvard student and alumni startups pitch live at the finale of our global venture competition.About this EventJoin the Harvard Innovation Labs for our annual celebration of innovation, community, and entrepreneurship at Harvard.Tickets for the in-person event will open to the Harvard community on April 6 and to the public on or before April 22.The theme of this year’s competition is “What Moves You” — and our founders represent the diverse paths to entrepreneurship and how early ideas can lead to real impact.We’ll hear live pitches from 25 finalists and reveal which ventures will receive a share of $500,000+ in funding, courtesy of the Bertarelli Foundation.Get excited for this year's event by watching highlights from last year.HOW TO JOINIn-person: Join us in person for the awards ceremony in Klarman Hall in Allston, Massachusetts. An after party will follow at Schwartz Pavilion (directly outside of Klarman Hall) with food, drinks, and a chance to meet and mingle with the finalists and our broader innovation community.Online: Can't make it to campus? Join us online from anywhere in the world for an immersive digital experience. We'll share the livestream link as the date gets closer.* * *Please note: By registering, you agree to receive emails about this event and future communications from the Harvard Innovation Labs. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/2026-harvard-presidents-innovation-challenge-awards-ceremony/100001983991623353 - **Event Categories**: Contests, Business, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Klarman Hall - **lat**: 42.3650166 - **long**: -71.1209976 - **full address**: Klarman Hall, Soldiers Field Road, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d0b34d1409977c301670da41d4f9645bc22261bf2df0a7f3f28c630e5204429f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc060403-gmir.jpg?v=1774154465 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony being held? - **A:** 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Klarman Hall, Soldiers Field Road, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony? - **A:** 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony is organized by Harvard Innovation Labs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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