MIT CEP Competition
The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to move the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges.
We are the largest and longest-running competition for student-led climate & energy startups in the world. Since its founding in 2007, the MIT Climate & Energy Prize has received more than 850 applications, offered world-class mentoring to over 280 teams, and granted more than $3.5M in non-dilutive cash prizes. Teams compete for $100,000+ in prize money and have access to mentoring and other resources.
Over 220 MIT Climate & Energy Prize alumni have successfully launched and raised $1.7+ billion in follow-on funding.
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2024 MIT CEP Finalists & Semi-Finalists
2024 COMPETITION TIMELINE
Nov 6th, 2023 – Applications open
Dec 7th, 2023 – Applications early bird deadline
Jan 14th, 2024 – Applications final extended deadline
Feb 5th - 6th, 2024 – First round (virtual)
Early Feb 2024 – Mentorship matching
Mar 8th, 2024 – Boston Semi-final
Mar 15th, 2024 – London Semi-final
Apr 19th, 2024 – Grand Final in Cambridge, MA
NOTE: You do not have to be an MIT student to apply (see Rules and Conditions of Eligibility).
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