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HAE STARTUP WORLD CUPHAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

Take your company to a bigger stage.

Startup World Cup brings standout startups from around the world into a global competition that culminates in San Francisco—and the chance to compete for a $1 million investment prize.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

HAE gives Harvard-founded companies a path into that competition, with opportunities for investor exposure, greater visibility, and connections that can move a company forward.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

Global competition · Investor connections · $1M investment prizeHAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

An event venue at golden hour: a small lit stage, rows of chairs, the city skyline filling the glass wall behind. Placeholder — HAE's own photography portfolio is being assembled.

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FULL-BLEED STAGE / AUDIENCE MOMENT

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  • staged stock photography
  • large posed groups

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THE HAE COMPETITIONHAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

Get seen. Make connections. Stand out.

Each year, HAE selects promising Harvard-founded companies to compete in the HAE Startup World Cup Regional.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

Founders put their companies in front of investors and business leaders, strengthen their pitch, expand their visibility, and build relationships that extend beyond the competition.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

One company advances to represent HAE at the Startup World Cup Global Finale in San Francisco.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

2026 REGIONAL FINALSHAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

Meet 13 Harvard-founded companies worth watching.

On September 24, thirteen standout companies founded by Harvard alumni take the stage at Harvard Medical School.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

See what they’re building. Hear where they’re going. Meet the founders—and the investors, operators, and leaders who can help them get there.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

At the end of the night, one company advances to the Global Finale.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

September 24, 2026 · 5:00–9:00 PM ET Martin Conference Center · Harvard Medical School · BostonHAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

GET TICKETSMEET THE FINALISTS

13

FINALISTS

1

GLOBAL SPOT

$1M

INVESTMENT PRIZE

ONE

POWERFUL ROOM

HARVARD FOUNDERS. BIG STAGE. REAL INVESTORS.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

A room built for momentum.

Standout Harvard-founded startups meet investors, operators, advisors, business leaders, and fellow founders. One advances. Every company gets the room, visibility, and relationships.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

A warm café interior set for a small meetup: clusters of tables, cups and notepads out, pendant light and daylight. Placeholder — HAE's own photography portfolio is being assembled.

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FOUNDERS + INVESTORS / NETWORKING

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  • handshake photos
  • large posed groups

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BEYOND THE PITCHStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

What it really takes to build—and keep building.

WHOOP co-founder and former CTO John Capodilupo and early WHOOP team member Emily Capodilupo join us for a candid founder conversation about the choices, pressure, and persistence behind building at scale.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

John is now building Throne and investing through Wolfhead.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

SEE THE FULL PROGRAM

13 FINALISTSStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

One spot on the global stage.

4M TherapeuticsStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Avix MedicalStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

CheckUps COVAStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

ClerxStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

EnolyticsStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Robot On RailsStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

SeeAirStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

ShopperooStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Skribe MedicalStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

smartSTATStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Suyana Climate InsuranceStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Target Arm Inc.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

ZinitStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

MEET THE FINALISTS

COME FOR THE PITCHES. LEAVE WITH WHAT'S NEXT.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Not a passive pitch event.

A panel table set for a discussion: microphones, water glasses, daylight, chairs facing the table. Placeholder — HAE's own photography portfolio is being assembled.

Subject brief for this slot

AUDIENCE / INVESTOR CONVERSATION

The brief prohibits, by name:

  • corporate boardrooms
  • staged stock photography

Subject rules from the creative brief §8. This is the brief for the image that belongs in this slot, and it is shown to reviewers only.

EVENT DETAILSStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Thursday, September 24

5:00–9:00 PM ETStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Martin Conference CenterStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Harvard Medical School · BostonStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

FEATURED FOUNDER CONVERSATIONStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

13 FINALIST PITCHESStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

JUDGING + WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

NETWORKINGStartup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

GET TICKETS
An empty presentation room: rows of wooden chairs, a lectern and a blank projector screen. Placeholder — HAE's own photography portfolio is being assembled.

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VENUE / STAGE / CROWD

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  • large posed groups
  • staged stock photography

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LOCAL STAGE. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Boston is where the next chapter begins.

Startup World Cup is a global startup pitch competition organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures. Regional winners advance to San Francisco to compete for a $1M investment prize.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

The Pegasus Tech Ventures and Startup World Cup logos follow once HAE sends the files.

An empty cafe terrace on a cobbled street, tables set and no one seated yet. Placeholder — HAE's own photography portfolio is being assembled.

Subject brief for this slot

GLOBAL FINALS / SAN FRANCISCO VISUAL

The brief prohibits, by name:

  • staged stock photography
  • large posed groups

Subject rules from the creative brief §8. This is the brief for the image that belongs in this slot, and it is shown to reviewers only.

An event venue at golden hour: a small lit stage, rows of chairs, the city skyline filling the glass wall behind. Placeholder — HAE's own photography portfolio is being assembled.

Subject brief for this slot

2025 HIGHLIGHT / 2026 STAGE IMAGE

The brief prohibits, by name:

  • large posed groups
  • staged stock photography

Subject rules from the creative brief §8. This is the brief for the image that belongs in this slot, and it is shown to reviewers only.

ONE NIGHT. THIRTEEN STARTUPS.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

A world of possibility.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

Join the founders, investors, and business leaders shaping what comes next.Startup World Cup deck (2026-09-02) — slide text

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HAE gives Harvard-founded companies a path into that competition, with opportunities for investor exposure, greater visibility, and connections that can move a company forward.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)

GET TICKETS

Meet 13 Harvard-founded companies worth watching.HAE Startup World Cup copy, revised (2026-09-11)