MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Solve 2027 Global Challenges (Learning, Health, Climate, Economic Prosperity)

Open to teams and organisations anywhere in the world with a solution at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage; for-profit and non-profit solutions are accepted. No country restriction is stated, so Indian startups can apply. Not for: Concept-stage ideas (except under the Indigenous Communities Fellowship); a previously selected Solve solution cannot be resubmitted unchanged; some individual prizes (for example the Citizens Workforce Innovation Prize and Community Catalyst Prize) are limited to US-based or US-focused teams..

What you get$10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M · $10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M
Sectoreducation · health · climate · economic opportunity
WherePan-India
Deadline6 November 2026

Solve 2027 Global Challenges (Learning, Health, Climate, Economic Prosperity) is a grant from MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) for open to teams and organisations anywhere in the world with a solution at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage. It provides $10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M, for education · health · climate · economic opportunity. The current deadline is 6 November 2026.

Key facts

Amount / benefit$10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M ($10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M)
ProviderMIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
WherePan-India
StageEarly Revenue, Growth, Prototype, Scale
Sectoreducation · health · climate · economic opportunity
Deadline6 November 2026

What is Solve 2027 Global Challenges?

Solve 2027 Global Challenges (Learning, Health, Climate, Economic Prosperity) — $10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M — Open to teams and organisations anywhere in the world with a solution at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage; for-profit and non-profit solutions are accepted. No country restriction is stated, so Indian startups can apply. It is run by MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.

It is aimed at businesses in education · health · climate · economic opportunity. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.

Who is eligible for Solve 2027 Global Challenges?

Open to teams and organisations anywhere in the world with a solution at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage; for-profit and non-profit solutions are accepted. No country restriction is stated, so Indian startups can apply. Not for: Concept-stage ideas (except under the Indigenous Communities Fellowship); a previously selected Solve solution cannot be resubmitted unchanged; some individual prizes (for example the Citizens Workforce Innovation Prize and Community Catalyst Prize) are limited to US-based or US-focused teams..

How much does Solve 2027 Global Challenges give, and in what form?

$10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M, as $10,000 Solver Award for every selected team, plus a prize pool of over $1M.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of support is this?

A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.

Who runs this programme?

Solve 2027 Global Challenges (Learning, Health, Climate, Economic Prosperity) is offered by MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.

Is there a deadline to apply?

The programme lists a deadline of 2026-11-06. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.

How do I know if I’m eligible?

Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.

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