MIT Solve Competition 2026 to Support Global Innovations with Funding Exceeding $100,000
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 22 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment
Job locationUnited States
Deadline2026-05-21
Opportunity description
MIT Solve Global Challenge 2026 is an international program and competition launched by Massachusetts Institute of Technology to support projects and innovations that provide solutions to global challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, climate change, artificial intelligence, and food security. The challenge offers funding exceeding $100,000, in addition to mentorship, international partnership opportunities, and access to MIT’s global network of experts, investors, and entrepreneurs. The opportunity targets startups, organizations, and innovators from around the world who aim to scale the impact of their projects and create global social and environmental change.
Targeted Areas
- Climate change and sustainability.
- Health and healthcare.
- Education and learning.
- Food security and agriculture.
- Economic opportunities and employment.
- Artificial intelligence for humanity.
- Supporting local communities and indigenous populations.
Benefits
- Funding of at least $100,000 for selected projects.
- Some awards may reach up to $150,000.
- Access to Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s global innovation network.
- Mentorship and support sessions from global experts and companies.
- Opportunities for international partnerships and investments.
- Opportunity to present the project at a global event in New York City during the United Nations meetings.
- Support for scaling the project globally.
- Access to MIT resources, training programs, and professional development support.
Eligibility criteria
- The opportunity is open to individuals, startups, and organizations from all countries around the world.
- The project must already be established and scalable.
- The solution should rely on technology or innovation as a core component.
- Projects in the operational or scaling stage have a higher chance of acceptance.
- For-profit projects are preferred to have secured seed funding or beyond.
- Nonprofit projects should have stable funding or supporting partners.
- The project must demonstrate a clear and measurable social or environmental impact.
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