MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2025-2026

The MIT Climate and Energy Prize is a competition for student-led climate and energy startups. It aims to advance solutions that move the world toward net zero carbon emissions and provides more than $100,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes, along with mentoring and other resources. Teams from around the world participate, and the program emphasizes support for early-stage ventures and entrepreneurship in the climate and energy space.

Non-dilutive cash prizes (> $100,000), mentoring, and access to resources for climate and energy startups.

Open to university students from anywhere in the world; teams must include at least two individuals and at least 50% of members must be enrolled as a student or be a postdoctoral fellow with graduation in December 2025 or later.

Submit startup information, problem/motivation, proposed solution, core product, commercialization plan, and team details through the official application form.