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Resources at Harvard for Start-Up Ventures

The Office of Technology Development (OTD)

OTD is a major resource for entrepreneurs whose start-up venture is formed around a core technology or technology platform licensed from Harvard. Of course, we suggest starting here!

Information can be found on our Start-up Ventures page, or please call us at 617-495-3067.

Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard (TECH)

TECH is a university-wide resource based in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) whose mission is to educate technology entrepreneurs and to help them create value and impact society. TECH offers education, networking, mentorship and technical skill-finding program and has space available for computing and meeting. It can also help with business planning.

Contact: Paul Bottino, Director or 617-496-3423

Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at HBS

The Rock Center supports Harvard Business School's mission to "educate leaders who make a difference in the world" by infusing this leadership perspective with an entrepreneurial point of view.

Resources are available at www.hbs.edu/entrepreneurship/.

HBS Entrepreneurship Club

The HBS Entrepreneurship Club is an organization of over 300 MBA students at Harvard Business School that encourages and supports members in pursuing their entrepreneurial ventures. It organizes various events to further these goals.

Contact: www.studentclubs.hbs.edu/eshp

GSAS Harvard Biotechnology Club

A non-profit, student organization that hosts events and provides services that allow members to explore the world of business and biotechnology, the GSAS HBC works to bridge the gap between industry and academia by building relationships with companies operating in the biotech and healthcare fields.

Contact: www.thebiotechclub.org

HBS Healthcare & Biotech Club

The HBS Healthcare & Biotech Club works to provide a forum for students to learn the business of the health industry, and to interact with leaders in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services, health financing, and healthcare consulting.

Contact: www.hbshealthcareclub.org

Harvard Innovation Lab

The Harvard innovation lab is a new and innovative initiative fostering team-based and entrepreneurial activities and deepening interactions among Harvard students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and members of the Allston and Greater Boston community.

Contact: http://i-lab.harvard.edu