MIT Solve Global Challenges

Closes 6 Nov 2026 MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) United States

Prize

USD 10,000 per selected team, plus prizes up to USD 150,000

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grants and prizes for tech solutions in health, climate, learning and economic prosperity
Who can apply: Open worldwide; individuals, startups and non-profits
Tech-based solution at prototype stage or later (no concepts)
Some sponsor prizes are limited to US teams
When you can apply: Closes 6 Nov 2026
How to apply: Submit a solution online on the relevant challenge page at solve.mit.edu
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: HealthTech CleanTech EdTech FinTech
Run by: International programmes

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NSRCEL Project Circular Bharat AcceleratorAmount set per project Open now
Oil India Start-up Scheme (SNEH)Grant up to proof of concept, set per project budget. Equity possible after that. Open all year
ONGC Start-up FundInvestment amount set per startup from a ₹100 crore fund Open all year
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) Scheme: Call 2Amount set per project Closes 17 Nov 2026
Keeling Curve PrizeUSD 50,000 each to 10 winners Closed
Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge₹3.5 lakh (winners), ₹2.2 lakh (runners up) Closed

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.