The Harvard Ventures-TECH Winter Fellowship (HVTWF) is a free, highly selective winter program designed specifically for high school students passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. HVTWF provides aspiring young leaders with an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into a transformative experience at the cutting edge of technology and business, spanning 5 days during winter break. Fellows will benefit from world-class instruction, hands-on projects, and exclusive mentorship from top industry professionals, all while becoming part of a global, lifelong network of alumni.
At the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, we believe in nurturing exceptional young talent to become tomorrow’s thought leaders and innovators. Our mission is to equip future thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and hands-on experiences needed to shape the world of technology and entrepreneurship.
HVTWF provides a unique, immersive environment where cutting-edge learning meets real-world impact. Surrounded by top-tier mentors and ambitious peers, our fellows tackle real challenges, push boundaries, and create solutions that matter. Here, you won’t just prepare for the future—you’ll help create it.
Engage in immersive workshops, fireside chats, and personalized mentorship from industry leaders, Harvard faculty, and successful entrepreneurs. Learn directly from the best while receiving guidance tailored to your growth.
Work with peers to develop your own projects from scratch. Learn how to turn an idea into a real-world solution through hands-on collaboration, gaining valuable skills in product development and entrepreneurship.
Join an exclusive network of HVTWF awardees and alumni. Build relationships with global innovators and changemakers, opening doors to future collaborations, ventures, and opportunities.
“We welcome bright minds from all backgrounds to join our free fellowship. It’s an incredible opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and develop the skills needed to thrive in the future of tech and entrepreneurship.”
At HVTWF, we pride ourselves on connecting fellows with some of the brightest and most accomplished minds in technology, entrepreneurship, and finance. Our expert-led workshops and personalized mentorship sessions are designed to immerse participants in cutting-edge thinking and real-world problem-solving.
In the past, TECH has hosted industry leaders from a diverse range of fields to lead our workshops and mentor students. This includes:
Founders backed by Y Combinator, who share their first-hand experiences in building and scaling innovative startups.
Managing Directors from Goldman Sachs, offering invaluable insights into venture capital, investment banking, and global market strategies.
Cory Levy, founder of Z Fellows, guiding students through early-stage startup challenges and the entrepreneurial journey.
Serial entrepreneurs who have sold their companies for millions of dollars, offering a unique perspective on what it takes to build, grow, and exit successful ventures.
Investors from top-tier venture capital firms like Pear VC, who mentor students on how to secure funding, build investor relationships, and navigate the startup ecosystem.
Executive companies like Google, who discuss strategic decision-making frameworks employed at ‘Big Tech’ companies.
Harvard professors and lecturers, who provide academic rigor and innovative thought leadership, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Throughout the program, fellows benefit from mentorship sessions where they receive personalized guidance from these experts. Whether refining a business idea, learning how to pitch to investors, or building a long-term career strategy, this mentorship offers students an opportunity to accelerate their growth and tailor their journey to success.
Tuition: Free
Dates: 5 weekdays during winter break: December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30.
Format: Virtual/Remote
Eligibility: High-school students from any country
At HVTWF, we are not seeking any specific background or set of experiences. Instead, we are looking for students who demonstrate a strong interest and desire to innovate, regardless of the medium they choose—whether through technology and coding, law, the arts, humanities, business, or any other field. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
All applicants, whether selected for the fellowship or not, will gain access to our exclusive newsletter, providing valuable insights, resources, and opportunities to stay connected to the innovation community.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with the final due date being November 30th, 2024. All notifications of acceptance will be sent out on December 10th, 2024.
Please contact tech@seas.harvard.edu with any questions.
