Accelerating solutions for public and planetary health

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." ~Arthur Ashe

Harvard HealthLab is an accelerator for social impact ventures that offers comprehensive support to Harvard University students who are entering the innovation space, with a focus on interdisciplinary teams. Student ventures receive:

$4,000 in funding and the opportunity to win one of three $20,000 grand prizes

One-on-one mentorship from academic & industry experts & guidance from HealthLab staff

Access to entrepreneurship workshops, networking, and community events

HealthLab is a joint venture of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) and Harvard College’s Lemann Program on Creativity and Entrepreneurship (LPCE)

Congrats to the 2022-2023 HealthLab Winners

We are so proud of our first cohort of Harvard HealthLab teams who pitched their inspiring social impact ventures for an esteemed panel of judges at our recent Pitch Competition. And a big congratulations to the 3 winning teams of $20,000!

DetoXiFy

DetoXyFi is on a mission to make clean drinking water a universal human right a reality for all.

Lotus

Lotus is creating an online space for young women+ to discuss reproductive health concerns, gynecological conditions, and infertility.

Vocadian

Vocadian transforms safety, health, and productivity management with clinically validated voice AI technology.