MIT CEP Competition

The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to move the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges.

We are the largest and longest-running competition for student-led climate & energy startups in the world. Since its founding in 2007, the MIT Climate & Energy Prize has received more than 850 applications, offered world-class mentoring to over 280 teams, and granted more than 3.5M in non-dilutive cash prizes. Teams compete for 100,000+ in prize money and have access to mentoring and other resources

2024 COMPETITION TIMELINE

Nov 6th, 2023 – Applications open

Dec 7th, 2023 – Applications early bird deadline

Jan 7th, 2024 – Applications final deadline

Feb 5th - 6th, 2024 – First round (virtual)

Early Feb 2024* – Mentorship matching

Mar 8th, 2024 – US Semi-finals in Cambridge, MA

Mar 15th, 2024 – Europe Semi-finals

Apr 19th, 2024 – Finals held in Cambridge, MA

*exact dates are TBD

**NOTE: **

You do not have to be an MIT student to apply (see Rules and Conditions of Eligibility).

We are open to Hybrid assessments for the applicants outside of US and Europe region in the Semi Final rounds.

Location: Finals held in Cambridge, MA