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 1000 applications, offered world-class mentoring to over 315 teams, and granted more than $3.4M in non-dilutive cash prizes. Teams compete for $100,000+ in prize money and have access to mentoring and other resources. Since 2008, CEP alumni have raised over $4.6 billion in capital invested (as defined by PitchBook based on 170 companies identified to date).
Over 220 MIT Climate & Energy Prize alumni have successfully launched and raised $1.7+ billion in follow-on funding.
MIT Climate and Energy Prize | Expression of Interest Form
We will open our application for 2026 MIT CEP in November 2025. Fill out this interest form to:
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2026 COMPETITION TIMELINE
Nov 3rd, 2025 – Applications open
Dec 2nd, 2024 – Applications early bird deadline
Jan 12th, 2025 Jan 10th, 2025 – Applications final deadline
Feb 10th-14th, 2025 – First round (virtual)
Mid-February – Mentorship matching
Mar 6-7th, 2025 US Semi-final Reception and Event (Boston area, MA)
Mar 13-14th, 2025 International Semi-final Reception and Event (Munich, Germany)
Apr 17-18th, 2025 Grand Final Reception and Event 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.
Meet the previous year (2025) MIT CEP Winners!
