Harvard Innovation Labs

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Harvard Innovation Labs
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Website	innovationlabs.harvard.edu

The Harvard Innovation Labs is a collaborative ecosystem for Harvard students, faculty, and alumni interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. Established in 2011, the Harvard Innovation Labs provide resources, mentorship, and a community to support the development of innovative ideas and ventures.

History

The Harvard Innovation Labs were founded in 2011 as a university-wide initiative to foster entrepreneurship and innovation across all of Harvard University's schools. The initiative was spearheaded by then-President Drew Gilpin Faust and other university leaders who recognized the need for a dedicated space to support entrepreneurial activities.

Structure

The Harvard Innovation Labs consist of three main components:

• i-lab: The Harvard Innovation Lab (i-lab) is open to all current Harvard students and offers resources such as workshops, office hours with experts, and access to a network of entrepreneurs and investors.

• Launch Lab X: This is a 9-month accelerator program designed for Harvard alumni-led ventures. It provides mentorship, funding opportunities, and a collaborative workspace.

• Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab: This lab focuses on life sciences ventures and provides specialized resources such as wet lab space and equipment for startups in the biotech and life sciences fields.

Programs and Resources

The Harvard Innovation Labs offer a variety of programs and resources to support entrepreneurs at different stages of their ventures:

• Venture Incubation Program (VIP): A semester-long program that provides teams with mentorship, workshops, and access to the i-lab's resources.

• Office Hours: Opportunities for students to meet with industry experts, faculty, and experienced entrepreneurs for guidance and advice.

• Workshops and Events: Regularly scheduled workshops and events on topics such as business model development, fundraising, and marketing.

• Funding Opportunities: Access to various funding sources, including the President’s Innovation Challenge, which awards substantial prizes to promising ventures.

Impact

Since its inception, the Harvard Innovation Labs have supported hundreds of startups and entrepreneurial projects. Many of these ventures have gone on to achieve significant success, securing funding, and making impactful contributions to their respective industries.

Location

The Harvard Innovation Labs are located in Allston, Massachusetts, near the Harvard Business School campus. The facility includes collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms, and specialized labs for life sciences ventures.

Also see

• Harvard University
• Entrepreneurship
• Business incubator
• Startup company
• Innovation