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MIT Solve: Economic Prosperity Challenge 2027

Key Information

Organisation

MIT Solve

Status

Open

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2027

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 10,000

About this Program

Seeking solutions that create more equitable and inclusive economic systems.

Benefits & What You Get

$10,000 award; share of pooled funds; lifelong Solve community access.

Eligibility

Global social entrepreneurs with proven economic impact models.

Startups That Could Apply

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Instabug Mobile app performance from Cairo

Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

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