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MIT Water Innovation Prize 2027

Key Information

Organisation

MIT

Status

Open

Application Deadline

20 Nov 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 35,000

About this Program

Startup competition for teams developing innovative water-related technologies.

Benefits & What You Get

Non-dilutive funding up to $35k; industry networking; pitch coaching.

Eligibility

Global student-led teams or early-stage startups with water innovations.

Startups That Could Apply

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