TNT is a highly selective pre-seed accelerator for the top founders from MIT and Harvard. We select teams each semester and provide $300K+ in cloud credits from Anthropic, Google Cloud, AWS, and NVIDIA, $10K in legal services, mentorship, VC intros, and a Demo Day during Boston Tech Week.

How much have TNT startups raised?

TNT teams have collectively raised over $20M in venture funding. We've supported 25+ startups across 3 cohorts since January 2025.

Does TNT take equity?

TNT is founder-friendly. Contact us for current program details.

Who can apply to TNT?

TNT is for student founders from MIT and Harvard. We look for exceptional teams building venture-scale businesses who are serious about going full-time. You don't need revenue or a finished product — just a clear vision and a committed team.

What credits and resources does TNT provide?

TNT provides $300K+ in cloud credits from Anthropic, Google Cloud, AWS, and NVIDIA, plus $10K in legal services from Orrick. Teams also get mentorship from experienced founders, fireside chats with successful CEOs, VC introductions, and a Demo Day during Boston Tech Week.

Boston's Student-First Pre-Seed Startup Accelerator

The TNT Accelerator

Highly selective. Founder-friendly. We back the best teams from MIT and Harvard with everything they need to raise.

Serious Infrastructure

Over $300K in cloud credits, $10K in legal services, and partnerships with Anthropic, Google, AWS, Nvidia, and more.

Dedicated Mentors

Each team is matched with dedicated mentors who are founders, operators, and investors who have built and scaled companies.

VC Connections

Access to top VCs, potential customers, and a demo day to showcase your startup.

Speaker Series

Intimate fireside chats with executives from leading companies sharing insights and real-world experience.

Community

Your peers are building vertical AI, AI infrastructure, robotics, and deep tech companies. Small cohorts. High bar. Everyone here earned their spot.

“TNT connected us to the community in a way that changed our business. We raised our first round through VC introductions from the program, and we’re now hiring out of MIT and Harvard.”

Trevor Keith — CEO, Solid

“TNT gave us an incredible community and a supportive environment that pushed our startup to be the best it could be. The TNT team and the people around us made all the difference.”

Vidhan Bhaiya — Co-founder, Cortex

“TNT gave us access to a community of builders, investors, and resources that enabled us to succeed without the overly structured programming that would slow us down.”

Nomase Iyamu — CEO, Scriptify

Want to learn more about how it works? See our FAQ

Group photo of TNT Summer 2025 Accelerator cohort founders

Summer 2025 Cohort

Our Approach

Founder-Friendly

Every resource goes directly to helping you build and raise. We only win when you win.

Cross-Campus Community

Connecting undergrads, PhDs, and MBAs from MIT and Harvard.

AI-First Approach

Applying AI and sharing best practices on using AI to scale your startup.

Mutual Accountability

We hold each other to a high bar. Weekly check-ins, build nights, and a cohort that won't let you coast.

Get Involved

Multiple ways to be part of TNT

The Accelerator for
MIT & Harvard Founders