Description
The Rock Venture Catalyst is a summer immersion where ideas gain momentum and founders turn ambition into action. For the summer, a select group of founders set aside internships and distractions to build their ventures full time with the Rock community behind them every step of the way.
The Application Process
This program is very rigorous and competitive. We will be extending fellowships to 60 students for the summer of 2026. To ensure that all students are fully committed, students are required to provide the name of an HBS faculty member that can vouch for the student's entrepreneurial pursuits or speak to the student's potential as an entrepreneur. The Rock Center may reach out to this HBS faculty member for a reference check as part of our review process. Students may also be asked to interview with the Rock Venture Catalyst admissions committee in person. Please note that only MBA students who graduate in 2027 are eligible. Joint degree students at Harvard interested in the program prior to completing the RC year should be in touch with the Rock team for further clarification on eligibility.
Key Dates
- Week of January 12th: Application portal opens for the 2026 Rock Venture Catalyst program
- March 9: Application deadline
- March 23 - 27: Applicant interviews
- March 30: Notification of decisions sent
- May 26: Boston Module Kickoff
- May 26 - June 18: Boston Module (in person attendance mandatory)
- June 18: Boston Module Celebration
- June 19 - July 30: Virtual Module (HBS Live Online Classroom)
- August 13: Rock Venture Catalyst Showcase (virtual)
Anyone with a disability who would like to request accommodations may contact bmclarey@hbs.edu at any time during the competition.
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