The MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition is an annual event that brings together students and researchers from MIT and Greater Boston to showcase their talent, ideas, and technology in the pursuit of launching successful companies. Since its founding in 1989, the competition has provided a platform for participants to engage in a series of contests, including Pitch, Accelerate, and Launch, which progressively increase in intensity from September to May. By participating in the MIT $100K, teams gain access to a wide range of resources and support, including mentorship from venture capitalists, experienced entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and attorneys.

They also receive media exposure, prototyping funds, business plan feedback, and discounted services. Each year, over $300K in non-dilutive funding is awarded to promising ventures. The competition culminates in the Launch finale, where semi-finalists present their fully developed business plans and prototypes to a live audience.

Past winners have gone on to achieve remarkable success, with companies worth over $16B in market capitalization having emerged from the MIT $100K. The winning team takes home the coveted $100,000 Grand Prize. Don't miss your chance to witness the excitement of the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition.

Grab your tickets to the Launch finale taking place on May 15th in Cambridge, MA