Deep Tech Bootcamp 2026

About

The Deep Tech Bootcamp is a 4-week virtual program designed for deep tech founders to refine their ideas, develop business models, and compete for $100K in funding, all while retaining full intellectual property rights and receiving structured feedback.

Benefits

• 💰$100K Funding — Opportunity to compete for $100K investment at Harvard Business School
• 🚀Zero Equity — No equity taken, full IP retention
• 🤝Peer Networking — Join a cohort of founders facing similar challenges
• 📈Structured Feedback — Tangible outputs and structured feedback at each stage

Eligibility Criteria

• Founders with technical insights
• No pitch deck, team, or revenue required
• Open to PhD students or postdocs considering entrepreneurship
• Suitable for technical founders at the earliest stages

Participation Commitments

• ⏳ 4-Week Program — Structured sprints over four weeks
• 📅 Cohort Options — Choose between June or July cohorts
• 📝 Short Application — Focus on stage fit and technical depth

Target Region

Boston, MA, USA

Target Sector

Deep Tech, AI, Engineering, Life Sciences