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 student and alumni New Venture Competition Finale held in April.

KEY STEPS

1. APPLY. Applications open November 1, 2019 and close January 27, 2020.
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 12:00pm noon ET January 27, 2020. 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 in April to take place just prior to the NVC Finale.
5. GLOBAL FINALS ROUND & NVC FINALE. The selected global finalists will present to a panel of judges on April 16, 2020 as well as pitch at the live finale event where the Grand Prize, Runner-Up and Crowd Favorite Winners will be selected.