The MIT Industrial Liaison Programand MIT Startup Exchange are organizing a forum on the next generation of networks, taking place on October 28, 2025, in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking 4–6 innovative startups to present and exhibit. This forum will examine key technologies for our connected future – from integrated photonics and advanced microelectronics, through AI for networks and networks for AI, to software-defined networks and satellite communications.
Leading pharmaceutical company in CNS seeks startups to improve performance of clinical trials.
The MIT Startup Exchange team is seeking startups to present at the Startup Lightning talks of MIT’s Leading Edge Webinar - Computationally-Assisted Materials Discovery, taking place on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET (hyperlink). We are looking for 5 startups working on machine learning, AI, computational data science, advanced materials, nanotechnology, quantum materials & computing, and semiconductors to present at the webinar.
Biolab is looking for solutions that use AI to optimize the doctor’s journey.
The IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge is MIT’s longest running social entrepreneurship program housed in the PKG Public Service Center. For more information and to apply, please read here.
The Blueprint Program supports the journey from scientist to founder, guiding researchers as they transform breakthrough discoveries into real-world solutions. Applications for the fall cohort, sponsored by Mercury, are now open. Over eight weeks, participants gain a comprehensive view of the entrepreneurial path. Expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, peer learning, and mentorship from investors and seasoned company builders help researchers develop the skills and confidence to launch Tough Tech ventures.
Nexa is seeking innovative solutions and technologies capable of preserving the health of health professionals, aiming to guarantee the availability of care for patients. Winners to receive equity-free investment.
Rana el Kaliouby, CEO & Cofounder, Affectiva
W.L. Gore & Associates has recently launched a Sustainability Initiative to explore business opportunities that will create a more sustainable future. They are interested in meeting and exploring ideas to work together with startups that have created innovative material technologies that fit the theme of a sustainable future across a broad range of application areas. In particular, they are seeking new material advancements in cleantech (such as membranes), catalysis, separations and biofabrication.