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MIT Solve 2027 Global Learning Challenge
Global challenge for technology solutions that close education gaps and improve learning outcomes.
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Funding amount
$10,000 grant; additional prize funding may be available
Scheme
MIT Solve 2027 Global Challenges
Open for
Anyone, anywhere may apply, including Indian teams. Applications opened on 22 September 2026.
Deadline
Applications close 2 November 2026
About the Program
MIT Solve seeks technology solutions that improve learning outcomes and close global education gaps. Priority areas include teacher-support tools, low-resource and emergency education, assistive and multilingual learning, meaningful assessment and responsible uses of AI.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must submit a technology-based solution aligned with the learning challenge.
- Solutions should demonstrate educational value, responsible technology use and meaningful community involvement.
- Concept-stage ideas are generally not reviewed under Global Challenges.
Offerings / Benefits
- $10,000 Solver Award for every selected Solver team.
- Eligibility for additional challenge prizes.
- Nine-month capacity-building program.
- Leadership coaching and impact-measurement support.
- Access to MIT Solve’s global network.
- In-kind and pro-bono resources.
Sectors supported
Education technology, teacher tools, assessment, assistive learning, multilingual education, artificial intelligence and education systems.Education & EdTechAI & Artificial IntelligenceSocial Impact
Selection process
- Applications are evaluated for challenge alignment, impact, feasibility, innovation, human-centered design, scalability and partnership potential.
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