Pitch for change
*Applications are now closed. Finalists will be announced in the coming weeks.*
We’re excited to welcome startups and social enterprises to enter the 2026 Social Enterprise Conference Pitch for Change!
Entrants will have the opportunity to compete for $5K+ of non-dilutive grant funding and connect with top impact investors for additional financing conversations. The top five entrants will pitch live before a panel of esteemed impact investors and philanthropists at SECON 2026 on March 1st. We welcome applications from anywhere in the world (no affiliation with Harvard needed!) Applications close January 9th at 11:59pm so enter now!
Key Deadlines
- January 9th, 11:59pm - Applications close on the website and first round of judging begins
- February 6th - Five finalist startups will be invited to pitch to a panel of esteemed impact and philanthropic investors at the live finals at Harvard Business School
- March 1st - Final, live pitch competition at Harvard Business School during SECON 2026
FAQ
Who are the judges?
An esteemed panel of impact and philanthropic investors - details to be announced in January 2026!
How much money is the grand prize?
Startups will be able to compete for $5K+ of non-dilutive grant funding and connect with top investors for additional financing conversations.
When and where are the finals?
At Harvard Business School during SECON 2026, the afternoon of Sunday March 1st
Do I have to be a Harvard student to enter?
Not at all! No affiliation with Harvard is needed to enter the Pitch for Change.
Any questions? Reach out to us at socialenterpriseconf.harvard@gmail.com