From Breakthrough to Backed

About HBS Foundry

• Built for founders everywhere

  An AI-native platform and community connecting founders from all fifty states and beyond with Harvard Business School expertise.

• From raw idea to first check

  A pathway of programs — from a foundational bootcamp to the selective, high-touch Catalyst — built to move founders from idea to funding-ready.

• A purpose-built AI for founders

  An AI advisory board of HBS experts and rehearsal tools that let founders pressure-test pitches, sales calls, and board meetings before the real thing.

• A stage worth reaching

  The Foundry journey culminates at Harvard Business School, where top founders pitch funders and advisors and compete for $100K in funding.

HBS Foundry at Boston AI Week

HBS Foundry is bringing its community into the festival with two events during Core Festival Week.

• QLab 2026 Demo Day — Tuesday, September 29
• Lab to Launch: Rooftop Edition — Wednesday, September 30

Build with the Foundry

Frequently asked questions

Who is HBS Foundry?

Harvard Business School Foundry, HBS's AI-powered startup community for founders, is a partner of Boston AI Week 2026, the Festival of AI in Massachusetts.

Why is HBS Foundry part of Boston AI Week?

HBS Foundry is a Venture & Innovation partner of Boston AI Week 2026, The Festival of AI. Boston AI Week is built as a rising tide for the whole ecosystem, and partners like HBS Foundry help make the festival open, statewide, and useful to the people building AI here.

How can I connect with HBS Foundry?

Use the "Visit HBS Foundry" link on this page, or visit hbsfoundry.org. You can also meet the HBS Foundry team during Boston AI Week events across Massachusetts.

When is Boston AI Week 2026?

Boston AI Week 2026 runs September 16 – October 28, 2026, with Core Festival Week from September 24 – October 2, 2026. Browse every session on the Boston AI Week schedule.