HAE Accelerator powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures
For Founders. By Founders.
The HAE Accelerator powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures is the exclusive Harvard alumni, virtual, equity-free accelerator designed to help you fast-track your startup.
Register here to watch our fifth cohort pitch on Demo Day.
The HAE Accelerator is a cohort of Harvard alumni learning from world-class experts. Applications for the sixth cohort will open in Fall 2026.
BACKED BY THE BEST. BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.
Meet co-directors regina ryan and bill reichert.
Regina and Bill share a belief that every founder deserves world-class guidance to achieve world-changing goals. Regina’s experience in building entrepreneurial ecosystems and Bill’s decades in venture capital have created a program that helps founders grow faster, think smarter, and build stronger companies.
THIS ISN'T YOUR AVERAGE ACCELERATOR.
Get the support you need without giving up a single percentage point of your company. All you need to do is show up, put in the time and effort, and have an open mind. It's that simple.
Learn from a global network of guest speakers and handpicked mentors who have actually built and invested in startups. Sourced from HAE’s and Pegasus Tech Venture’s network.
You'll join a tight-knit cohort of ambitious, Harvard-alumni founders and become part of a global community that supports you long after the program ends.
The winning Demo Day team is fast tracked to the finals of the HAE Startup World Cup Regional. The finalists compete for a spot at the global Startup World Cup finale where the winner receives a $1M investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures.
2025 HAE Accelerator Participants Meet Beyond the Virtual Classroom
Other highlights
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Our faculty and mentors focus on your specific challenges to help you overcome obstacles and scale effectively.
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Our curriculum covers the essential business topics, including pricing strategies, sales and marketing, refining your pitch, and more, to drive your startup’s success.
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Our peer mentoring process fosters strong connections and reinforcES key concepts within the cohort.
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You’ll take center stage in front of our panel of experts and investors on Demo Day, the grand finale of the program.
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The winner of Demo Day earns a spot in the finals of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Startup World Cup Regional, with a chance to compete for a $1 million investment.
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After the program ends, you'll continue to access the network of peers, faculty, and mentors to support your growth.
FAQ
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Ideal for startups founded by alumni that have already gained some traction in their market.
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Whether you're in tech, healthcare, finance, or any other sector, our program is designed to support startups across all industries.
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Join a diverse, virtual cohort of entrepreneurs from around the world. No matter where you're located, you can be part of this program.
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Our process helps you accelerate your startup's growth in just 10 weeks so you are ready to scale and raise.
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Weekly feedback sessions with lead mentors, peer mentoring, and investor insights help you progress quickly and strategically.
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Bring up to four team members to participate in the program, ensuring that your startup benefits from a collaborative, holistic approach to growth.
Meet our Accelerator Alumni
Since 2021, the HAE Accelerator has supported 57 startups with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to bring the innovation to market.
Be part of the next wave of game-changers shaping the future.
Hear What our founders think about the program.
Learn more about our Founder’s Stories.
