Speak at 2025 MIT Research & Development Conference

Looking for 10 Startups to present their technology at R&D during Lightning Talks and Lunch Exhibit - Nov 18 @Boston Marriott Cambridge.

Overview - This year's conference will feature world-renowned MIT faculty and industry leaders, alongside MIT Startup Exchange entrepreneurs, to discuss and present the latest research, and business capabilities and technologies on: climate efforts, the future of manufacturing and energy, supply-chain resilience, cutting edge advancements in life sciences, space technology, advanced materials, cybersecurity, data analytics and management, and of course AI.

Selected startups must: prepare slide deck for a 5-min talk as per guidelines provided; participate in a virtual dry run to review slide deck, where needed; and have the bandwidth to meet all deadlines.

This type of events are attended by several hundred ILP global corporate members represented by senior executives, as well as by others from the MIT innovation ecosystem, and provide an excellent forum for exploring partnerships and collaboration opportunities between startups and industry.

Commitment to Event Participation

By accepting to participate in an MIT Startup Exchange live event or virtual event you agree to adhere to the following: 

• Commitment to the day/time of the event and event-related commitments (e.g. dry run presentations, preparation call/meeting). 
• Commitment to the presentation and exhibition format/guidelines and deadlines, including but not limited to the submission of final presentation slides, signed consent form, requested company and speaker materials (bio, headshot, logo, etc.)
• Commitment to completing the post-event feedback form by the noted deadline. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note: selection will be on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP; and priority will be given to startups who have not presented recently, and who have participated in an assessment call or provided an update to the STEX Team.

To apply, please provide the following:

• -brief description of your startup's technology-based product/services & 1 compelling use case; 
• -brief description of current market traction (e.g. pilot, validation results, paying customers, etc.);
• -speaker bio & a few words on the speaker’s experience as a speaker (optionally, including a video sample);
• -one-paragraph explanation of the unique fit between the event/theme and the startup’s vision, technologies, products, or services. 

• NOTE: please make sure to update your Startup Exchange profile if you have not done so recently. An up-to-date profile will ensure we can correctly match you with corporate requests.