MIT Climate and Energy Prize

By applying to the 2025 MIT Climate & Energy Prize, you’ll gain exclusive access to tools developed by MIT to help accelerate your entrepreneurial journey. For example, one of the tools you’ll gain access to is Jetpack AI, a generative AI tool trained on Professor Bill Aulet’s 24-step “Disciplined Entrepreneurship”, created by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship (Paul Cheek and Doug Williams). The virtual assistant is meant to "jetpack" your iterative ideation process. While you'll still conduct primary market research, interpret, and test the results in the field, this tool helps you refine your strategy faster and more effectively. If you are a student or postdoc with just an idea, or a startup ready to spin out of lab, you will benefit from this tool and the other resources MIT CEP can offer. Apply now at cep.mit.edu/apply (Early Applicant Deadline Dec. 2)

Less than 10 days left before the early-bird deadline (December 2)! Apply now at: cep.mit.edu/apply We are happy to announce the locations for the 2025 MIT Climate and Energy Prize events! March 6-7: US Semi-Final Reception and Event at The Engine Accelerator (Boston area) March 13-14: International Semi-Final Reception and Event in collaboration with TUM Venture Labs (Munich, Germany) April 17-18: Grand Final Reception at Greentown Labs and Event at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston area) Stay tuned by subscribing to our newsletter: cep.mit.edu/subscribe

Missed the info session? Recording is now online at https://cep.mit.edu/apply This competition is open to students and postdocs all over the world! Read our Eligibility & Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages to check your eligibility and common questions. Still have questions? Reach out to [email protected] Apply by December 2 for early access to MIT AI tools, bootcamps, and practice sessions. Final deadline: January 10, 2025

Join us for an overview of the 2025 MIT CEP competition and application process, and hear from CEP alumni Elise Strobach (AeroShield Materials) and Stwart Pe?a Feliz (MacroCycle Technologies). Get your questions answered and discover how this competition can accelerate your entrepreneurial journey! ? Event registration and zoom link: https://lu.ma/4kczudnb? ? Apply now or subscribe for reminders: https://cep.mit.edu/apply ? Early-bird deadline: December 2, 2024 Agenda - About MIT Climate & Energy Prize (CEP) - Application process overview - Alumni spotlight? - Q&A #MIT #CEP #Climatech #Cleantech #Prize #Award

????Applications are OPEN for the MIT Climate & Energy Prize for students and postdocs from all over the world! Apply now or subscribe for reminders here: https://cep.mit.edu/apply Join our information session on Nov 14 to learn more. Register now: https://lu.ma/4kczudnb ?? Early Bird Application Deadline: December 2, 2024? -Early application ? more CEP benefits ? higher chances of success! -Enjoy early access to AI tools developed by MIT’s entrepreneurship center, receive feedback on your business plan, practice pitch sessions with MIT students, learn from workshops on a variety of topics, and many more early-bird benefits! ?? Final Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 Please share to reach the entrepreneurs passionate about driving change! ?? Questions? Reach out at [email protected]—we’re here to support! #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #ClimateTech #MIT #Competition #CleanTech #Startups

?? We’re thrilled to announce the Information Session for the 2025 CleanTech Challenge! ?? Do you have an innovative idea in climate, energy, or clean technology? Are you passionate about advancing clean technologies and eager to contribute towards a sustainable future? This is your chance to turn that vision into reality and compete for a ￡20,000 cash prize!?? ??? Date: 06th November 2024? ? Time: 11:30 AM to 12.30 PM (GMT)? ?? Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dYRPtYzs What to Expect: ?? ￡20,000 Cash Prize for the winning team? ?? Pitch your start-up idea to VC judges and receive invaluable feedback? ?? 1-on-1 mentorship from industry leaders? ?? Networking with CleanTech professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs ?? Applications open on 6th November! Don’t have a team yet? No problem—we can help with team matching after the application period. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of CleanTech! ?? For more information and updates: ?? Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eXkx76sv ?? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/guBnbXQ ?? Email us on: [email protected] ?? Follow our new Instagram: @lbscleantech_challenge London Business School | Energy & Environment Club - London Business School | Gore Street Capital

??Applications open soon (November 4, 2024) for the 2024-2025 MIT Climate & Energy Prize! Are you passionate about tackling climate change and eager to make an impact? The MIT Climate and Energy Prize invites students and postdocs from all over the world to take action and transform bold ideas into real solutions! ???? This is an opportunity to compete for over $100k prize, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and network with climate-tech entrepreneurs and our sponsors! Get ready to apply and subscribe for updates at: https://cep.mit.edu/apply Feel free to share this opportunity with your networks and fellow students/postdocs passionate about driving change! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected]. #sustainability #energy #competition #climatetech #MIT #student #startup?

We’re back! ??Get ready for the 2024-2025 edition of the MIT Climate & Energy Prize (cep.mit.edu), the longest-running competition for student-led innovation in climate and energy.???? Our team is excited to bring even more opportunities to showcase and support the next-generation of climate leaders from all over the world!?? ?? Stay tuned by following our LinkedIn page and subscribing to our newsletter at cep.mit.edu/contact-us. ??Applications open to students all over the world on November 4! Subscribe on our interest form to get reminders and learn more on how to apply at https://lnkd.in/efpfEmeE.

What do you think about having an AI judge review startups along with human judges in the inaugural ClimaTech Great Global Innovation Challenge? We have posted information on how we are doing this, including the AI prompt, and you can share feedback through the form on this page: https://lnkd.in/ezVnvGiG While AI will play a role, our human judges will make the final decisions, ensuring a balanced and fair evaluation process. We're committed to learning from this experience and sharing our insights. Please reach out to me if you are interested in helping with the competition in any way. Research has demonstrated that "Data-driven initiatives have been shown to help VC firms reduce gender bias and make better, fairer investment decisions" (https://lnkd.in/ecfqqgj3). Additionally, "Machine learning models have already been proven to outperform human investors in deal screening" (https://lnkd.in/exicBiTR), helping to identify high-potential startups more effectively. By incorporating AI into our evaluation process, we aim to support an objective selection of startups. As a reminder, applications are due on May 26th. Daniela G., MIT Climate and Energy Prize, #Innovation #AI #Startups #ClimateTech #GlobalChallenge #TechForGood #Sustainability #Climatechlive #MITCEP #MIT #AIJudge #Pitch

??? Reflecting on MIT Climate & Energy Prize 2024 ??? As the MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2024 comes to a close, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible journey we've embarked upon together. This year's CEP was record-breaking in many ways… ?? Received over 160 startup applications from 94 universities in 44 countries. We extend our deepest appreciation to all the visionary startup applicants who poured their hearts and minds into crafting groundbreaking solutions to combat climate change. ?? Total $256K in prizes and financial support provided:? $100K Grand Prize Winner & $5K Audience Choice to Helix Carbon $30K Runner-up Prize to Andros $10K Third Place & $5K London Prize to Agteria Biotech $5K Boston Prize to Vertical Horizons $10K DLA Piper Prizes to all the finalists Additional $21K financial support for finalists/semi-finalists for traveling to Grand Final and Semi-Finals Congratulations to all the awarded startups and entire finalists/semi-finalists who advanced to finals and semi-finals in the most competitive cohort in the history of MIT CEP! ?We’d like to thank our sponsors (McKinsey & Company DLA Piper Chevron Amgen IHI Corporation Equinor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Temasek Mintz SBI Investment AP Ventures Acario Generac Rose Rock Bridge NextEra Energy Investments Seed Competition MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative MIT Energy Initiative) for making it the largest fund size ever! ?? We also want to express our gratitude to our partners, judges, mentors, speakers, and every individual who participated in the Grand Final and Semi-Finals in Boston and London!! On behalf of the MIT CEP 2024 organizing team, thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. ?? Interested in sponsoring or supporting CEP 2025? Feel free to fill out this sponsorship interest form! https://lnkd.in/eH8aaH_j Hope to see you at the CEP 2025! #climatetech #sustainability #startup #vc #mit