Harvard Grid: Harvard AI Demo Day

2026-12-09 · Cambridge

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Harvard AI Demo Day showcases machine learning startups from the university's innovation ecosystem to venture investors and startup leaders in Cambridge.

Harvard AI Demo Day brings venture teams from across Harvard's innovation ecosystem to the stage, including ten Grid Applied AI Incubator teams and standout ventures from Harvard Innovation Labs and IQSS Startup Foundry. Student founders present machine learning ventures to an audience of venture investors and startup leaders.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders working in artificial intelligence, healthcare, and climate technology will find immediate value here, particularly those seeking capital, peer connections, or insight into what university-originated ventures are bringing to market.

What happens

Student-led venture teams take the stage to pitch their machine learning businesses. The presentations feature ten Grid Applied AI Incubator teams alongside selected ventures from the Harvard Innovation Labs and IQSS Startup Foundry.

Who's in the room

Venture investors gather alongside startup leaders to evaluate emerging machine learning companies. You will share the venue with student founders from across the Harvard ecosystem who are presenting early-stage work in AI, healthcare, and climate.

How to prepare

Review your core value proposition and be ready to articulate how your product applies machine learning to its chosen market. Carry clear talking points on your current milestones, traction, and funding goals for informal conversations with attending investors.

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At a glance

Theme
Where Harvard’s next-gen AI meets capital, collaboration, and momentum.
Sectors
Ai, Healthcare, Climate

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