MIT Solve 2027 Global Challenges (Climate, Health, Learning, Economic Prosperity)

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

USD 10,000 grant to every selected team; prizes up to USD 100,000-200,000 each (some US-only); pool over USD 1M

Funding available

Solve runs open global challenges accepting tech-based solutions from anywhere. For the 2027 Global Climate Challenge, selected teams get a 10,000 USD grant, an average of about 40,000 USD in total, and a pool of over 1 million USD in prizes; applications run 22 September to 2 November 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Teams with a new technology-based solution at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage addressing the challenge areas; open to all backgrounds. Some prizes are limited to US teams.

What You Get

Grant and prize funding
Mentoring and partner network

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: MIT Solve
Ministry / Dept: Foundation
Level: Central Government
Status: Deadline: 2 Nov 2026

Startup Stage

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