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More than 10,000 audiences participated during the live streaming.
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Do you have an XR idea💡, artwork 🎨, prototype 🧪, or startup 🚀 that you're excited to share with theworld? Now is your moment to shine a spotlight 🔦 on that idea in front of HarvardXRs audience of experts,investors, sponsors, and attendees!
This year, HarvardXR is hosting its annual showcase and spotlight in partnership with Founders Lab, a deep tech founder initiative born out of MIT Reality Hack.
Friday April 4th, 11:59 PM
Key Dates
Apply by: Friday April 4th, 11:59 PM
Acceptance Notice: April 9th
Confirmation Deadline: April 13th
Showcase: April 19th
Creatives with XR Projects
XR-related projects, including motion graphics, CGI films, media installations, projection mapping, and academic work.
Founders with an In-Market Startup
XR startups with active customers, partnerships, or validated market interest.(Note: Pre-market startups should apply under the Creative Track.)
Option 01: Quick Pitch
3-minute presentation to the audience.
Option 02: Demo Booth
Showcase your project at a dedicated table.
Online Exhibition (Bonus)
All selected submissions will be featured on our collaborative platforms and shared across our online channels.
Present your work in front of top-tier XR experts and investors.
Get valuable feedback from industry leadersExpand your network with creators, founders, and researchers.
Selected participants receive a FREE all-access pass to HarvardXR 2025!
For All Applicants:
A 3-minute (or less) demo of your concept or product, highlighting its objectives and value proposition.
A 1-minute introduction of you, your team, and why you're best positioned to make your idea successful.
For Startups Only:
A 7-slide (or less) pitch deck covering:
Product’s value proposition
Key features
Competitive differentiators
Customers/partners
Business model
Social impact
Artwork and Creative Ideas
The HarvardXR Showcase Committee—composed of artists, developers, and researchers—will review your application based on:
. Originality in technique
. Social interpretation (what it means)
. Artist’s or creator’s intent
Startups
We will evaluate startup submissions based on the Founders Lab Startup Evaluation Framework, including:
. Team & Presentation
. Problem-Solution Fit
. Product Innovation
. Business Model & Competitive Positioning
. Social Impact
Free all-access pass to HarvardXR Conference for you and your team.
Opportunity to present to industry experts in attendance (3-minute pitch).
Invitation to join the Reality Hack + Founders Lab ecosystem and access exclusive opportunities.
Invitation to join the Creative.Tech global creator community and receive a featured spotlight and interview opportunity for media coverage.
Founders Lab
Founders Lab is a year-round initiative leveraging MIT and Reality Hack ecosystems to empower deep tech entrepreneurs. We drive tech entrepreneurship for good through disruptive innovation and real-world impact.
Creative.Tech Community
Creative.Tech Community is a wiki-style knowledge hub and curatorial news platform, exploring the intersection of AI, spatial computing, and next-gen creative technologies. We track emerging trends, highlight groundbreaking projects, and foster discussions at the frontier of digital innovation.
For creative submission questions, contact: info@harvardxr.com
For startup submission questions, contact: founderslab@mitrealityhack.com
2025 Augmented Self
