The New Venture Competition Alumni Track serves as a launch pad for innovative new ventures from HBS alumni, providing access and exposure to potential investors, mentors, and advisors. The annual event is sponsored by the Harvard Business School’s Rock Center for Entrepreneurship and Alumni Clubs & Associations. The competition is open to alumni with early-stage ventures, and winners receive an invitation to the Global Finals Round and NVC Finale.

KEY STEPS

1. APPLY. Applications open October 19, 2020 and close January 11, 2021.
2. CONNECT. Apply to one of 8 global regions and participate in local programming, mentorship and early-stage feedback opportunities. *Club activities vary by region.
3. COMMIT. The deadline for submission is January 11, 2021 at 12:00pm noon ET (Boston time). A pitch deck (pdf) is required.
4. REGIONAL COMPETITIONS. Each region will shortlist applicants to pitch their plans at their local competition—an opportunity to gain invaluable feedback, exposure, and experience. The regional winners will move forward to the global finals round.
5. GLOBAL FINALS ROUND & NVC FINALE. The selected regional winners will present to a panel of judges on March 30, 2021. The top 4 teams will also pitch at the live Finale event where the Grand Prize and Runner-Up winners will be announced.