Harvard recognized 25 startup initiatives as finalists in the 2026 President’s Innovation Challenge. The announcement identifies finalist ventures in healthcare, education, and enterprise technology, describing the areas represented among this year’s selected startup initiatives.
Harvard Innovation Labs announces 25 finalists for the 2026 President's Innovation Challenge. The finalists represent student and alumni ventures from 11 Harvard schools.
Northwestern Medicine and Techstars Healthcare Accelerator announce five startups selected for their 2026 cohort: Arul Health, ImmPro, Verbal, Slideflow Labs, and Soihtu DTx. The headline reports that a Chicago fintech startup secures $42.5 million, but the supplied text does not identify the company or provide funding details.
Techstars and Northwestern Medicine select five early-stage healthcare startups for the 2026 cohort of their healthcare accelerator. The three-month, mentorship-driven program is based in Chicago.
