2. What is it?
An immersive entrepreneurial experience delivered through an inschool accelerator focused on structured experimentation.
5k in seed money
Dedicated mentors
Peer community & support
Topic-focused workshops
Your business is the case study
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3. Who is it for?
HBS current student is a founding member
Fall Term – ECs
Winter Term – ECs and RCs
Seed stage companies
More than just an idea
But still in experimentation mode
No wings yet
Ready to develop and execute on a MVP. Not in design mode.
Part of a tight knit community. Be ready to give advice and ask for help.
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4. How do I apply?
We’re GREEN. Everything online
HBS Poll & Application
Links found on Rock website: www.hbs.edu/rock
An exercise of brevity and thoroughness
Multimedia (video and text)
Due January 30 at 5pm (online app will close)
Live Pitch – if a finalist, must be available February 10, 5-8pm
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5. How will we be chosen?
Criteria
Idea
Impact
Experiment
Execution
Judges
Student investment team + Rock Center faculty/administration
Format
Round 1: Online poll and application
Round 2: Live Pitch (finalists only)
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6. Key Commitments
Kickoff/Mentor Match
4 workshops
Bi-weekly check-in with mentors and Rock Center
Willingness to share experiences with larger community
Stay connected
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