Welcome to the future.

The Global Pitch Competition - Deep Tech is your gateway to showcasing your venture to the world and connecting with industry leaders and investors. Apply by May 22nd.

Who Should Apply

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum $1M in seed funding

  • Experienced founding team

  • Significant intellectual property

  • Large market opportunity

  • Harvard alumni founder/cofounder

  • Paid member of HarvardAE

Harvard alumni founders who are poised to transform the technological landscape. If your startup has secured a minimum of $1 million in seed funding, boasts an experienced founding team, holds significant IP, and targets a large market opportunity, you are invited to apply.

Sectors

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Advanced Materials

  • Aerospace

  • Neurotechnology

  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

  • CleanTech

  • Robotics

  • Quantum Computing

Why Participate

  • Visibility: Elevate your company in front of a global audience, including potential investors and partners who are specifically interested in deep tech.

  • Investment Opportunities: Pitch your idea to a panel of industry leaders and investors who are actively seeking to back transformative technologies.

  • Mentorship: Gain invaluable insights and guidance from experts in technology and business strategy throughout the competition phases.

  • Network Expansion: Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

From Application to Final Pitch

  1. Application Submission: Complete the online application form by May 22nd

  2. Selection Phase: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Judging will take place over 3 rounds.

    • Pre-Selection – May 22-30

    • Selection – June 1-20

  3. Final Event: Finalists will present their companies to a distinguished panel and live audience at the competition finale. June 27th

Mark Your Calendars

  • Application Deadline: May 22nd

  • Preliminary Rounds: June 1st through June 20th

  • Final Event: June 27th