Harvard University is one of the leading research universities in the world and is home to an innovative and thriving startup ecosystem. The Harvard Innovation Lab (i-lab) was established in 2011 to help launch new businesses and increase entrepreneurial activity among students, alumni, and faculty. The i-lab offers resources such as mentoring, workshops, and networking events, as well as a physical space for startups to collaborate and build their companies. Harvard also has a number of venture capital organizations, such as the Harvard Business School Venture Capital Fund, Harvard Innovation Fund, and Harvard Angels, which provide mentorship and capital to early-stage startups.

The Harvard ecosystem has produced some notable success stories. Dropbox, the online file storage service, was founded by Harvard alum Drew Houston and has since become a billion-dollar company. The social media platform Hubspot, launched in 2006 by Harvard graduates Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah, now has more than 30,000 customers and a total valuation of $1.2 billion.

Harvard's startup ecosystem has also seen success in healthcare. A startup founded by Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School alums, called Veritas Genetics, has developed a DNA sequencing platform for consumers. Another startup, Genome Compiler, is a cloud-based software platform for designing and synthesizing DNA sequences. Both companies are making strides in personalized medicine and have raised millions of dollars in venture capital.

Harvard's commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation is evident in the success of its startups and venture capital organizations. The university's resources and network have enabled entrepreneurs to launch successful companies and make an impact in the startup world.