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Using technology + entrepreneurship thinking to tackle challenges in education, health care and sustainable energy
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The MIT Entrepreneurship Club (MEC) is MIT’s premier undergraduate entrepreneurship club. We are a community of founders and an interface for students who are looking to work at startups.
Our mission is to empower MIT undergraduates to dream big and innovate. We believe in building a community of aspiring entrepreneurs that supports and inspires students to actively pursue their passions.
Calling all aspiring young entrepreneurs and innovators! MIT Entrepreneurship Club invites students to address critical global issues through innovative solutions across education, healthcare, and sustainable energy. This global challenge emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, inviting participants to develop technology-driven ideas that have the potential to create scalable, real-world solutions.
Don’t worry if you’re not a technical expert! This competition is all about your ideas and entrepreneurial skills. We’re more focused on the start-up side—your pitch, business model, and customer strategies—rather than the technical details. We know most students don’t have tons of technical experience or resources, so we're excited to see creative, practical solutions driven by your unique insights and problem-solving skills. Join us to bring your impactful ideas to life!
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Stand out in university and internship applications by gaining hands-on experience in developing technology-focused solutions.
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Work on solutions for global issues and tackle real challenges faced by communities around the world.
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Learn how to craft a business model, pitch tech-driven ideas, and think like a tech entrepreneur with guidance from the MIT Entrepreneurship Club—skills that set you apart and go beyond the classroom.
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2-5 students per team
(all team members must be from the same school)
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Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
Your team will get a list of real-world challenges in Education, Healthcare, and Sustainable Energy. Pick one problem that interests your team the most, and then spend two weeks coming up with your own creative solution. At the end, your team will submit your startup idea in a pitch deck.
Don’t worry if you’re not a technical expert! This competition is all about your ideas and entrepreneurial skills. We’re more focused on the start-up side—your pitch, business model, and customer strategies—rather than the technical details.
Finalist teams will present their solution(s) to a judging panel composed of professors and industry experts.
Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your school counselor or principal to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to support@algoed.co from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
All fee waivers must be requested before the regular deadline.
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Description: The preliminary round is open to all registered teams worldwide
Problem release: February 15, 2025
Submission deadline: March 1, 2025
Access example promptDescription: The top 8 performing team from the preliminary round in each of the Middle School and High School Categories will be invited to compete in the global final round
Date: April 5, 2025
Exclusive opportunity to virtually connect with the MIT Entrepreneurship Club
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Note: To qualify for country awards, participants must achieve a score above 60%. In other words, if a country has only one team, and it scores below 60%, no award will be granted.
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Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and leave your mark. Register now to begin your journey to shaping a brighter future!
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