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HAE Startup World Cup Regional

September 24th, Boston MA

Apply by July 2nd

Learn more at one of our upcoming info sessions:

  • RSVP | June 17, 2:30PM ET

  • RSVP | June 30, 10:30AM ET


The path to $1M starts here.

Pitch live in front of investors, founders, operators, and ecosystem leaders at the HAE Startup World Cup Regional.

One startup will advance to the global Startup World Cup Finals and compete for a $1M investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures.

But the real opportunity starts before the finals. It starts in the room on Sept 24th:

  • Investors looking for their next breakout company

  • Strategic introductions that open doors

  • Founder relationships that compound over time

  • Global visibility inside the Startup World Cup network

  • Momentum that can accelerate your next raise

This isn’t just a pitch competition.

It’s a launchpad for ambitious Harvard-founded startups ready to scale.

Applications are now open.
Take your shot. Apply Now

See the 2025 HAE Startup World Cup Regional

Who Should Apply?

Harvard alumni-founded startups that are:

  • Building boldly

  • Scaling aggressively

  • Raising capital

  • Ready for visibility

Eligibility:

Learn more: HAE Startup World Cup

 

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