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What does the Rock Center do?
I am an HBS student. How do I sign up to meet with someone on the Rock Center Team?
I am a prospective HBS student and I have questions about applying to HBS. Who should I contact?
What is the Rock Expert Network?
Who are the experts?
Who has access to meet with Rock Center Entrepreneurs-in-Residence?
Who has access to meet with Rock Center Venture Capital Advisors and Legal Specialists?
I am an HBS alum, how can I connect with a Rock Center expert?
Is there a meeting limit?
What if I need to cancel or reschedule my meeting?
I have career-related questions about breaking into venture capital or startups. Can I use the expert office hours to ask this type of question?
If there are no more office hours available during the semester, what should I do?
How do I book time with an expert?
When are office hours offered?
How long are the meetings?
How is availability determined?
How should I prepare for my meeting with an expert?
Who is eligible for the student competition?
Who are the judges? What are their backgrounds?
I am from another program (e.g., Kennedy School, Law School, MIT) but would like to take part. What should I do?
What are the prizes? How is the prize money split?
Do non-winning teams ever become successful?
If I register to participate, may I withdraw from the competition later on? At what point am I fully committed in the competition?
Can I participate in multiple teams or multiple tracks?
Can I compete in the competition 2 years in a row?
Are there limitations on the amount of seed capital raised or revenue generated?
If I compete/am a winner in the New Venture Competition, can I also participate in other Rock Programs and Harvard Competitions?
(formerly Rock Summer Fellows)
What is Rock Venture Catalyst?
How long is the program?
How does the stipend work?
How do I apply?
What are the application requirements?
Can I apply if I am not an HBS founder or co-founder? Is there an option to apply if I am interested in ETA?
When is the deadline to apply?
How many people are accepted into the program?
When are application decisions made?
Is there any continuing support given to Rock Venture Fellows following the program?
What is the Rock Loan Reduction Program?
What are the eligibility criteria?
Which ventures are eligible for the Rock Loan Reduction Program?
What are the qualitative criteria for the Rock Loan Reduction program?
What is the deadline for applying?
If I am founding a social impact organization, pursuing an entirely self-funded ETA search fund, or joining a private sector organization that pays significantly below the HBS average, am I eligible for the Rock Loan Reduction program?