About this service
MIT Solve helps young people ages 24 and under create solutions to big problems in their communities and the world. They run special contests where young innovators can win money and support for their ideas. Past challenges have helped young people work on climate change, health, social justice, and other important issues. Winners get funding and mentoring to make their ideas real. MIT Solve also partners with organizations like the NBA Foundation and United Nations to create custom challenges for young entrepreneurs.
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Who can use this
Young people ages 24 and under
Cost
Free to participate
Organization
MIT Solve
Advances solutions through open innovation with grants up to $150K.
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