MIT x Harvard: MBA Startup-athon

​The MBA Startup-athon is a first-of-its-kind, student-run event designed to encourage entrepreneurship and hands-on AI product development. Instead of focusing on idea pitching, this hackathon challenges teams to build functional AI-powered products in a single day using cutting-edge tools. Participants will have access to mentors, industry leaders, and sponsors who can provide guidance and feedback.

Come with a team and a vision. Leave with a working product.

No coding experience required—just bring your best ideas and a drive to build.

Team Formation & Submission Requirements:

• ​Teams must consist of 3-5 people

• ​All team members must have a Harvard or MIT email address

• ​Teams should register with a preliminary AI-driven product idea  (pre-event brainstorming is needed, but ideas can evolve on the day)

• ​Each team must submit one application together—individual sign-ups will not be accepted

​Event Details:

​📍Location: Microsoft NERD Center (next to MIT Sloan, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 02142)
🗓 Date: April 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

​For any questions, please reach out to Chloe Fang (chloef@mit.edu) or Rob Blaine (rblaine@mit.edu).

​Prizes:

​Winning teams will receive prizes from our sponsors (early access to tools, credits). Details are being finalized.

​Register deadline: by March 12 at 11:59PM