Harvard Grid Accelerator Fund
The Harvard Grid Accelerator Fund supports faculty-led physical science and engineering research at Harvard, advancing promising innovations toward commercialization and startup formation.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Pre-proposal) | December 2026 (Full proposal) | April 2027 (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project (occasionally up to $200,000); project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports Harvard faculty in the physical sciences and engineering to advance research toward commercialization and venture investment.
Key Information: For Harvard University-employed PIs only; focus on translational research and startup potential.
Description
The Harvard Grid Accelerator Fund is designed to bridge the gap between promising early-stage physical science and engineering research and commercial deployment. Managed by the Office of Technology Development (OTD), the program provides funding and business guidance to help faculty-led teams extend preliminary findings, establish proof-of-concept, scale up products or processes, and strengthen intellectual property positions. The ultimate goal is to position Harvard innovations for venture investment, startup creation, or licensing to established companies. Projects are expected to demonstrate clear commercial potential and value-creation milestones.
