MIT Solve Global Challenges

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Hosts open-innovation challenges seeking technology-based solutions to social and environmental problems. Each challenge has its own problem statement, eligibility rules and deadline. A project should directly address the chosen challenge’s intended impact.

Who can take part?

Technology and impact must match the selected challenge; student status is not required.

How to prepare

Define the user, problem, value proposition and business approach. Test assumptions with user interviews and a simple prototype.

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Last checked: 2026-10-16