GAC 2026 • Harvard Kennedy School
AI Venture Pitch Competition
Apply until September 25.
In collaboration with Hack-Nation, we're bringing AI's most ambitious builders to the Harvard Kennedy School.
Pitch live. Build the future.
Six finalist teams will pitch live before a jury of investors, founders, and policymakers, showcasing their ventures to an international audience at one of the leading forums for German-American exchange.
Format
Live finalist pitches
Six teams present to a jury and audience of founders, investors, and policymakers.
Who applies
AI ventures at all stages
From technical prototypes to early traction with pilots, customers, or market validation.
When
October 9–11, 2026
Harvard Kennedy School • Boston, MA
Who can apply?
Applications are open to all AI ventures, from teams with a strong technical prototype to startups with early traction through pilots, paying customers, or market validation.
Applications close September 25 and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Ready to apply?
Submit your venture and join the next generation of builders shaping the AI future at GAC 2026.
Apply Now