Sepsis-curing device wins new health care prize
Device that filters blood to prevent organ failure wins MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize.
MIT lab opens 10 contests on climate change
Proposals submitted will help crowdsource the makings of national and global climate action plans.
Media-sharing app for early education catches on nationwide
Teachers can record a child’s learning experiences and securely share them with parents.
Startup optimizes corporate health care plans
Software mines insurance claims data to determine best coverage for employees, within a budget.
A model for mentoring
MIT VMS has become the basis for more than 50 entrepreneur-mentoring programs worldwide.
Visible hand
Startup meshes crowdfunding and bond markets to change how cities are built
With Neighborly, Jase Wilson meshes crowdfunding and bond markets to change how cities are built.
Five with MIT ties tapped for Inventors Hall of Fame
MIT professor and four alumni honored for inventing electronic ink, the spanning tree protocol, and Sketchpad, a human-machine graphical communication system.
Realizing your true (solar) potential
Mapping website tells building owners if going solar is worth the cost of installation.
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Do venture capitalists matter?
Yes, finds a study — especially when direct flights help them visit their investments more often.
A jumpstart for entrepreneurs
Intensive course helps students navigate early challenges in starting a company.
Faster drug discovery?
Startup develops more cost-effective test for assessing how cells respond to chemicals.
MIT Sandbox invites 11,000 students to innovate
Offering funding up to $25,000, mentoring, and tailored educational experiences, the program will open up new pathways for student entrepreneurs and innovators.
Empowering innovation
Panel highlighting female innovators from a range of fields aims to encourage student entrepreneurs.