Solve at MIT 2021

Flagship Event

May 3, 2021

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Solve at MIT 2021

Virtual Solve at MIT 2021 is an engaging, two-day digital event open to the MIT Solve Community on Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4.

BECOME A MEMBER

Every year, MIT Solve hosts open innovation Challenges to source tech-based solutions to urgent global problems. The most promising social entrepreneurs from across the world are chosen to join our Solver class in the areas of Economic Prosperity, Sustainability, Learning, and Health.

To attend the full event, learn more about membership here or reach out to solve@mit.edu.

Solve at MIT brings together these global innovators to build partnerships and tackle global challenges in real time alongside the Solve community–Solver teams, MIT faculty, and social impact leaders from Solve Member organizations, such as General Motors, HP, Capital One, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and many more.

Dive into new Global Challenges: Engage in powerful, action oriented discussions with cross-sector leaders as we set out to find solutions to Solve’s 2021 Global Challenges, including our first US-based Challenge on Antiracist Technology in the US.
Access cutting-edge solutions and innovators: Connect directly with Solver teams to share strategic advice and new ideas. In collaborative working groups, you’ll hear and workshop their innovative solutions to urgent global challenges.
Create impactful partnerships: Meet your organization’s social and environmental impact goals by partnering with Solve Members and with Solver teams to scale their work.
Discover Solve Innovation Future: Learn about our first-of-its-kind dedicated venture fund structured as a Donor Advised Fund, and get to know our diverse portfolio of early-stage social entrepreneurs.
Hear from the leading minds in tech and social impact: Our interactive, two-day program features renowned speakers, performers, social entrepreneurs, and MIT experts committed to building lasting, transformational impact.

Interested in attending the full event, which will convene, connect, and inspire MIT Solve's global community through interactive working groups, networking, and plenary sessions? Learn more about membership here or reach out to solve@mit.edu.

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Featured Speakers

L. Rafael Reif

Michael Running Wolf

Wanjira Maathai

Session Speakers

Terence Mauri

Talash Huijbers

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Maternal & Newborn Health Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Maternal & Newborn Health Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Learning for Girls & Women Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Learning for Girls & Women Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Sustainable Food Systems Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Sustainable Food Systems Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Health Security & Pandemics Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Health Security & Pandemics Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Maternal & Newborn Health Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Learning for Girls & Women Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Sustainable Food Systems Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Health Security & Pandemics Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.