Harvard Grid Accelerator Fund
ForecastedInternal — Harvard University only
The Harvard Grid Accelerator Fund helps Harvard faculty in physical sciences and engineering advance research towards commercialization and startup creation.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (pre-proposal) | February 2027 (full proposal, previous cycle projected) | April 2027 (full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project (exceptionally up to $200,000); project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports Harvard faculty in physical sciences and engineering to advance research toward commercialization and startup formation.
Key Information: Internal Harvard opportunity; PI must be employed by Harvard University.
Description
The Harvard Grid Accelerator Fund is an internal Harvard University program designed to accelerate the commercialization of innovative research in the physical sciences and engineering. Through the Office of Technology Development, the fund provides gap funding and business expertise to help faculty move promising technologies beyond proof-of-concept, scale up products or processes, and strengthen intellectual property positions. The ultimate goal is to make Harvard technologies attractive for venture investment, licensing, or startup formation, and to foster a robust innovation ecosystem within the university.
