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.
Over 220 MIT Climate & Energy Prize alumni have successfully launched and raised $1.7+ billion in follow-on funding.
THANK YOU & GET READY FOR THE 2024-2025 MIT CEP!
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JOIN MIT CEP IMPACT SURVEY
We are conducting an Impact Survey of past MIT CEP participants (applicants, sponsors, judge, mentors, sponsors, & organizers).
If you have participated in the past, please join the short survey!
2025 COMPETITION TIMELINE
Nov 4th, 2024 – Applications open
Dec 2nd, 2024 – Applications early bird deadline
Jan 10th, 2025 – Applications final deadline
Feb 10th-14th, 2025 – First round (virtual)
Mid-February – Mentorship matching
Mar 7th, 2025 US Semi-final (Boston area, MA)
Mar 14th, 2025 International Semi-final (Munich area, Germany)
Apr 18th, 2025 Grand Final in Boston area, MA
NOTE: You do not have to be an MIT student to apply (see Rules and Conditions of Eligibility).
Questions about the application process? Email us.
MIT Climate and Energy Prize 2025 Webinar Sessions (COMING SOON!)
Meet the previous year (2024) MIT CEP Winners!
