MIT Clean Energy Prize
The MIT Clean Energy Prize is a national student competition accelerating commercialization of innovative clean-energy technologies through business-plan presentations and industry exposure.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline for MIT Clean Energy Prize, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $320,000 total awarded; category winners receive ~$20,000–$150,000 each; Audience Choice ~$10,000.
Summary: Leading student-run competition supporting clean-energy startups and entrepreneurs through business-plan presentations and industry exposure.
Key Information: Open to teams from any accredited U.S. university; focus on clean-energy innovation and commercialization.
Description
The MIT Clean Energy Prize is the nation’s premier student-run energy business-plan competition, designed to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean-energy technologies. The competition brings together student-led teams from across the United States to present their startups and business plans in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and infrastructure. Winners receive significant cash prizes and exposure to leading industry experts, venture capitalists, and policymakers. The event fosters entrepreneurship, provides hands-on experience in business development, and aims to cultivate the next generation of clean-energy leaders.
