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SUMMARY:MIT Climate and Energy Prize Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 MIT Climate & Energy Prize Grand Final!\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n12 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nApril 17 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM ETGreentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave \n\n\n\nFood Provided (Dave’s Fresh Pasta) \n\n\n\nAbout The MIT Climate & Energy Prize\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nLearn more at cep.mit.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nLearn more and register here! \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need to request accommodation\, please reach out to Greentown Labs’ Ecosystem and Events Manager\, Kelly Wilson (kwilson@greentownlabs.com). \n\n\n\nVenue Information \n\n\n\nParking 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.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/mit-climate-and-energy-prize-grand-final/
LOCATION:Greentown Boston\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston
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