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Startups
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Play Labs announces first class of VR/AR/playful startups and demo session
First accelerator program on the MIT campus will showcase 12 startups across a mix of gaming, virtual reality, esports, and augmented reality technologies.
June 27, 2017 -
STEX event showcases innovations in fitness technology and science
Entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts build connections at workshop.
June 26, 2017 -
Illuminating the developing world’s “invisible” consumers
Texting-based surveys capture purchasing and behavior data from people living in remote areas.
June 21, 2017 -
MIT files rezoning petition for Volpe site
Submittal of mixed-use proposal launches public hearing process.
June 21, 2017 -
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America opens headquarters steps from MIT campus
New AFFOA facility represents a significant MIT investment in advanced manufacturing innovation.
June 19, 2017 -
Batteries that “drink” seawater could power long-range underwater vehicles
Startup’s novel aluminum batteries increase the range of UUVs tenfold.
June 15, 2017 -
Design innovations for improved life in cities
Venture accelerator DesignX unleashes entrepreneurs’ ideas to transform the built environment.
June 13, 2017 -
Hacking apparel becomes lucrative business for alumni
Clothing tinkerers innovate fashion with science-based performance dresswear and 3-D knitting.
June 7, 2017 -
MIT-CHIEF launches Co-founder’s Journey
New on-site program will connect MIT startup teams with advanced manufacturing resources in China’s Pearl River Delta area.
June 6, 2017 -
MIT $100K winner’s optical chips perform AI computations at light speed
A flushless toilet that shrinks waste and a device that detects leaky pipes also won top prizes.
May 18, 2017 -
MIT Corporation life member and biotech pioneer Henri Termeer dies at 71
Termeer built Genzyme from a startup into a biotech powerhouse, while becoming an innovator in rare-disease drug development.
May 17, 2017 -
Creative Arts Competition rewards arts entrepreneurship at MIT
Roots Studio wins top prize for the most promising arts-focused startup at the Institute.
May 16, 2017 -
Making 3-D printing as simple as printing on paper
Startup’s cloud-based system allows for project queuing by multiple users and automated part removal.
May 4, 2017 -
Funding solutions for pressing food and agriculture issues
Teams tackling crop spoilage, pesticide pollution, and farming efficiency win annual competition.
May 3, 2017 -
“IDEAS” to change the world
MIT teams innovating in medical, education, environmental, and other fields split prizes totaling $95,000.
May 2, 2017 -
The Engine closes its first fund for over $150 million
MIT’s new accelerator will now focus on selecting startups.
April 6, 2017 -
Wisdom gleaned from data and behavioral economics
In a follow-up to his popular "Disciplined Entrepreneurship," MIT Sloan Senior Lecturer Bill Aulet provides new insights for entrepreneurs.
April 3, 2017 -
KSA meeting focuses on digital globalization, emerging technologies
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Friedman delivers keynote on how rising trends impact society.
March 30, 2017 -
With Coffee Cookie, MIT duo takes product from idea to launch
“We really want to make something fun and get it to people fast," says senior Gabe Alba.
March 30, 2017 -
Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the euro area
Thought leaders in academia, government, risk capital, and industry address the EU innovation gap during a two-day workshop.
March 29, 2017