Harvard Alumni Regional Startup World Cup

September 12th, Boston MA

Harvard Medical School, The Martin Conference Center


The path to $1M starts here.

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs presents a first-of-its-kind startup pitch competition uniting Harvard alumni founders from all 13 schools.

Twelve standout startups, actively raising capital and rigorously vetted through a two-tiered selection process, will take the stage in Boston this fall.

They’re not just pitching.

They’re competing for the regional title to represent Harvard at the 2025 Startup World Cup Finals in San Francisco, and the opportunity to win a $1M investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures.

Eligibility:

  • Harvard alumni or alumni status

  • Legal registered entity

  • No restriction on capital raised

  • Semi Finalists are expected to become members of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs

  • FAQ’s (including $1M prize conditions)

  • Additional Terms & Conditions

  • Blank Application PDF

Startup World Cup

The world’s largest and most prestigious startup pitch competition.

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Support the next wave of Harvard founders. Give Today and help make this milestone event happen.

Lead Supporter $5,000

  • Two tickets to pre-event VIP dinner

  • Reserved seating at main event

  • All benefits of Company and Individual Supporter

Company $2,500, Individual $1,000

  • Two tickets to the main event

  • Name/logo featured on a dedicated banner at the event

  • Recognition in digital event materials

  • A thank-you shoutout from the main event stage

  • Listing on our website and ‘thank you’ on social channels

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Help us elevate founders, fuel bold ideas, and grow the Harvard innovation community.

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