MIT Climate and Energy Prize Grand Final
April 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm ET
Join us for the 2026 MIT Climate & Energy Prize Grand Final!
Join us at Greentown Labs for the 2026 MIT Climate & Energy Prize (CEP) Grand Final— where the next generation of climate technology ventures from around the world takes the stage.
12 exceptional student-led startups selected from 200+ global applicants, representing the most promising innovations in climate mitigation, adaptation, energy systems, industrial decarbonization, and beyond, will pitch live to a distinguished panel of investors, operators, and technical experts as they compete $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.
The Grand Final is more than a pitch competition. It is a gathering of the climate innovation ecosystem — founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, researchers, policymakers, and students — convening to explore what it will take to reinvent and decarbonize our global economy. Expect bold ideas, rigorous Q&A, candid panel discussions, and meaningful networking with leaders shaping the future of climate tech.
April 17 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM ET
Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Ave
Food Provided (Dave’s Fresh Pasta)
About The MIT Climate & Energy Prize
The MIT Climate & Energy Prize is the longest-running and largest university climate-tech startup competition in the world. For nearly two decades, CEP has supported student entrepreneurs building transformative solutions for our planet.
Learn more at cep.mit.edu
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If you have questions or need to request accommodation, please reach out to Greentown Labs’ Ecosystem and Events Manager, Kelly Wilson (kwilson@greentownlabs.com).
Venue Information
Parking is incredibly limited at Greentown Labs and we encourage attendees to consider taking advantage of public transportation. We’re a short walk from the recently opened Union Square station, as well as 1 mile away from both the Harvard and Porter MBTA stations. Union Square in Somerville is also easily accessible via the #86 and #91 MBTA buses. We offer bike parking on-site and the closest Bluebikes stations are at Dane St., Conway Park and Union Square.