MIT Solve: 2027 Global Climate Challenge

Award: $10,000 - $150,000
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Interested? Please fill out the Sponsored Program's Proposal Request Form to be assigned a research administrator.

Full Request for Proposal (RFP)

Overview

Funder seeks to support initiatives that are dedicated to advancing innovative, human‑centered, tech‑based solutions to global challenges. The 2027 Global Climate Challenge seeks solutions that help communities equitably adapt to a warming climate and decarbonize how we live and eat. Solve is particularly interested in technologies that support climate‑resilient cities, protect people and essential services from extreme climate hazards, transform agrifood systems, and restore or sustainably use ocean and coastal systems.

Applicants can submit solutions at the concept, prototype, pilot, growth, or scale stage. Solutions must use technology broadly defined, including digital tools, engineering innovations, robotics, AI, or traditional and nature‑based technologies.

Important Information

Selected Solver teams receive funding, a nine‑month support program, leadership coaching, access to in‑kind resources, and connections to a global network of partners and past Solver teams.

If you are considering an application in which you are the Principal Investigator, please ensure you meet PI eligibility requirements.

Process

This is a single step application process.

Interested parties should immediately complete the SPA Proposal Request Form to be assigned a research administrator.

The application will be managed by SPA, and you will work with your assigned research administrator.

All required information, in final form, needs to be submitted to SPA no later than five business days before submission deadline.