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MIT Solve Global Challenges 2027 (Funding and Support for Social Innovators)
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Program Overview
MIT Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that runs open innovation challenges. Innovators from around the world submit solutions to specific problems, and selected teams, called Solver teams, receive funding, in-kind resources and connections. MIT Solve reports that it has supported more than 470 Solver teams.
When this page was checked, several challenges were marked as accepting solutions. Each challenge has its own theme, rules and closing date, so no single deadline is shown here. This page was last checked against the official website on 5 October 2026.
Checked on 8 October 2026 against the MIT Solve website: applications for the 2027 Global Challenges opened on 22 September 2026 and close on 2 November 2026 at 12:00 noon US Eastern time. Anyone, anywhere can apply with a solution at prototype stage or later. Every selected Solver team receives a 10,000 US dollar grant and access to a prize pool of more than 1 million dollars.
Key Information
Host Country
Worldwide
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Open worldwide; some challenges are limited to certain regions or groups
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Opened 22 September 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Funding for selected Solver teams
In-kind resources and partnerships
Support is given only to selected teams
Eligibility Criteria
- A team or organisation with a solution that fits an open challenge
- Meet the rules of that challenge, including any regional limits
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online solution application for the challenge you choose
How to Apply
1
Open the MIT Solve website and view the challenges that are accepting solutions
2
Read the rules and closing date of the challenge that fits your work
3
Submit your solution online
4
Selected teams are announced by MIT Solve
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 11/2/2026. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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