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Harvard i-Lab

University Accelerator · Zero equity; affiliation-based
B

Good (B) — Cohort Yield Grade

Harvard Innovation Labs (i-Lab) is the Harvard University innovation hub for current students, faculty, and recent alumni. Zero-equity model. Less structured cohort than tier-1 peers; strong on Harvard-specific mentor and investor access.

80
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
A
Founder Outcomes
B
Mentor Quality
B+
Demo Day Yield
B-
Post-Program Network
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2011 at Harvard
  • Zero-equity model
  • Open to Harvard students, faculty, alumni
  • Hub model rather than cohort-based

/ Best for

Harvard-affiliated founders seeking institutional support and Harvard alumni network access.

/ Watch out for

Less structured than cohort-based peers; founders must drive their own progress with i-Lab providing facilities and access.