Topic
IDEAS competition
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World-class diagnostics for low-income communities in sub-Saharan Africa
MDaaS Global works to transform health care in Africa by bringing high-end medical diagnostics to low-income communities.
July 11, 2019 -
IDEAS challenge showcases social ventures at MIT
Ten student teams receive $100,000 in combined awards to pursue their impact-driven projects.
April 30, 2019 -
Vectorly reinvents itself to maximize its impact on mobile learning
In a year its co-founder calls the hardest of his life, company pivots from app development to video compression.
January 23, 2019 -
A measurable improvement in STEM access for the blind
Two MIT graduate students have developed a device that provides better access to STEM materials for the blind and low-vision community.
March 22, 2017 -
App that provides “nutrition receipts” for groceries wins IDEAS Global Challenge
Twelve teams competing in social-entrepreneurship competition split $97,500 in cash prizes.
April 4, 2016 -
Celebrating 15 years of innovating for the greater good
MIT IDEAS Global Challenge has helped launch 128 student-led projects around the world.
March 25, 2016 -
“IDEAS” for social change
Contest winners are bringing novel technologies, new educational models to the developing world.
April 16, 2015 -
MIT students showcase innovative ideas for the betterment of humankind
Students’ innovative IDEAS Global Challenge projects combine entrepreneurship with the passion to help others around the world.
April 14, 2015 -
Satellite imagery can aid development projects
New image-analysis methods can automate identification of cost-effective sites for grants or microgrids.
March 23, 2015 -
Bose mentors students on social entrepreneurship
Speed Mentorship dinner allows MIT students to network with Bose employees and receive guidance and advice on their innovative service projects.
March 3, 2015 -
IDEAS winners aim to improve the world’s “quality of life”
Contest awards thousands of dollars to 13 teams tackling environmental and health challenges in developing countries.
May 6, 2014 -
IDEAS awards offer a ‘launching point’ for ventures
Social entrepreneurs take home thousands of dollars from the IDEAS Global Challenge to help launch startups, develop inventions.
May 3, 2013 -
IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: Bluelight
The team is developing a layaway payment system in Jordan to provide low-income consumers with greater access to capital.
April 30, 2013 -
IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: Bounce Imaging
The venture has developed a low-cost, throwable device for first responders to assess dangerous situations.
April 17, 2013 -
New grants help amplify impact of MIT IDEAS Global Challenge teams
Student-led entrepreneurship supported by new Venture Grants
March 25, 2013 -
Scaling Development Ventures conference goes digital in face of storm
Speakers and attendees from around world convene online to share lessons learned on the path to 'scaling-up' products and services for global social impact.
February 15, 2013 -
Bose Corporation and MIT students meet for speed mentorship
Student-led social impact ideas furthered with insights from Bose employees and executives.
December 13, 2012 -
Alumni bring autoclaves to the developing world
OttoClave aims to deliver world-class sterilization technology to rural health clinics.
September 20, 2012 -
Matthew Orosz awarded Echoing Green Fellowship to further off-grid energy work
Newly minted MIT PhD selected for two-year social entrepreneurship fellowship.
July 5, 2012 -
Innovative IDEAS
13 winning teams present projects at annual awards celebration.
May 4, 2012