LPCE Harvard Tool Repository
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Harvard AI Sandbox
Free, secure space with several vendor models and image generation. Chats are not used to train public models.
You want to try multiple models for free, or you're working with ideas you don't want feeding public models.
Google Gemini (Basic) and NotebookLM
Free through the Harvard Google account. HUIT lists Gems, Gemini Notebook, deep research, coding, and images.
You want a free tool for research, notes, or source-based work and already use Harvard Google.
Harvard Claude license
Includes Claude Chat, Code, and Cowork. Monthly costs, requested through a HUIT form and approved by the School or Unit.
You need heavier-duty chat, coding, or agentic work and your School or Unit will approve the cost.
Harvard ChatGPT Edu
Chat, Codex, Deep Research, Work, Voice, Projects. By request with a monthly cost. HUIT notes OpenAI is phasing out Custom GPTs starting October 25, 2026.
You prefer the OpenAI ecosystem or need Projects and Codex. Don't build anything that depends on Custom GPTs.
HUIT tool comparison page
Comparison of all HUIT tools. https://www.huit.harvard.edu/ai/tools
You're unsure which tool fits and want to compare them side by side.
Lemann Program on Creativity and Entrepreneurship (LPCE)
Runs the CE 10 and CE 11 StudioLabs, plus workshops, funding, and an accelerator for student founders.
You want a course-based or accelerator path for building a venture.
Harvard Student i-lab membership
Expert advising, workshops, networking events, funding opportunities, and co-working space, open to students from all 13 Harvard schools at any stage. Includes a Maker Studio, AR/VR Studio, and Media Studio. Located at Batten Hall, 125 Western Ave, Allston, with a Harvard shuttle from Harvard Square. https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/
You're at any stage and want a physical home base, community, and prototyping space.
i-lab office hours and advising
Book one-on-one time, including legal guides. https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/office-hours/ and https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/resources/advising
You have a specific question (legal, strategy, next steps) and want an expert's input.
President's Innovation Challenge
Flagship venture competition, $500,000+ in 2026, with advising and pitch coaching. Ventures need at least one matriculated, degree-seeking Harvard student; many entrants already have traction. https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/presidents-innovation-challenge
Your venture already has some traction and you want major funding plus pitch coaching.
Ingenuity Awards
Up to $2,500 for early-stage ideas. Pending date release for the 2027 cohort.
You have an early idea and want small, low-barrier funding.
Other i-lab funding (Spark Grants, Social Impact Fellowship)
Named on the SEAS entrepreneurship page; details not yet reviewed. https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/funding-opportunities/
You want to explore more funding options, including social impact work. Check details first.
Harvard Grid
University-wide hub for venturing events, a venturing board for finding teammates or co-founders, a resource list, and monthly Lab-2-Market office hours with serial entrepreneurs and angel investors.
You need co-founders or teammates, or want to talk to experienced founders and angels.
Applied AI Incubator (Harvard Grid)
Described by SEAS as an 8-week program for SEAS undergraduates with mentorship, cloud credits, and a pitch event. https://www.grid.harvard.edu/ai-incubator
You're a SEAS undergrad building an AI project and want structure, mentorship, and cloud credits.
FAS Career Services guide: "How to Explore Entrepreneurship at Harvard"
Verified. Useful overview of programs and clubs. https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/blog/2026/02/06/how-to-explore-entrepreneurship-at-harvard-2/
You're new to Harvard entrepreneurship and want a map of where to start.
REEF Makerspace
Open to Harvard students, staff, and faculty, in SEC 1.112 at 150 Western Ave. Access requires the yearly lab safety training plus any tool-specific training. https://seas.harvard.edu/reef-makerspace
You want to build physical prototypes and are willing to complete safety training.
SEAS Active Learning Labs
Verified. Rapid fabrication lab with 3D printers and laser cutters, plus electrical, mechanical, and bio labs. Access requires yearly general lab safety training and lab-specific training, available through a course or weekly makerspace safety training. https://www.seas.harvard.edu/active-learning-labs
You need fabrication equipment or electrical, mechanical, or bio lab space.
Bok Center Learning Lab
Confirm. Studio and team supporting video essays, podcasts, data visualization, and web projects, mainly through course partnerships. Ask the Bok Center whether students can request help outside a supported course. https://bokcenter.harvard.edu/learning-lab
You're making media or data visualization for a course, or want to ask about help outside one.
Harvard College Writing Center
Free one-on-one peer tutoring for Harvard College undergraduates on any writing assignment, fellowship application, or graduate school essay. Some pages say appointments are on Zoom, so check the current format. https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/
You're an undergrad who wants feedback on an essay, application, or pitch writing.
Harvard Library: Ask a Librarian and Research Guides
Chat, email, and research appointments for Harvard affiliates, for help defining a topic and finding sources, including business and market sources. Help pages reviewed were old, so check current hours. https://guides.library.harvard.edu/
You need market research, industry data, or help scoping a research topic.
Office of Career Services (OCS) and Crimson Careers
Career advising and a job and internship board, including startup roles. https://ocs.fas.harvard.edu/crimson-careers
You're looking for internships or jobs, especially at startups, or want career advising.
Harvard Undergraduate Ventures (HUV)
Student-led group working with venture capital firms and entrepreneurs. https://www.harvardventures.org/
You want hands-on exposure to VC and startups through a student group.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Student-led venture capital group. Description needs updating to distinguish it from HUV. https://www.harvardcap.org/
You want VC exposure and a peer network.
MIT courses or events (cross-registration)
MIT entrepreneurship subjects are open to MIT students; Harvard access is course by course, so ask the instructor. Martin Trust Center: https://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/
You want a specific MIT entrepreneurship course or event and are willing to ask the instructor about access.