Programs and Initiatives

Programs and Initiatives

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Research centers and programs within the MIT School of Engineering focus on areas where concentrated effort accelerates discovery and innovation. Each supports a vibrant community of faculty, students, and staff through research, education, symposia, and outreach. Together, they provide the infrastructure that fosters collaboration and drives lasting impact in specialized fields.

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MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium

The MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) brings academia and industry together to accelerate real-world solutions for global climate and sustainability challenges. By connecting MIT researchers with leading companies, the consortium develops and deploys scalable technologies and strategies that help organizations thrive in a decarbonized world.

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  • 15

    15 Member Companies

  • $8.5m

    $8.5m in seed awards granted

MIT Mobility Initiative

MIT Mobility Initiative

The MIT Mobility Initiative (MMI) brings together researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to accelerate a safe, clean, and inclusive mobility future through research, education, entrepreneurship, and engagement. MMI strengthens MIT’s transportation community through regular gatherings, including the annual Mobility Vision Day and the weekly Mobility Forum.

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MIT Mobility Initiative Academic Programs

Graduate Programs in Transportation

MIT Graduate Programs in Transportation

Led by the MIT Mobility Initiative, the Institute’s cross-disciplinary graduate programs in transportation prepare students to address the complex challenges of tomorrow’s mobility systems. Drawing on expertise from across MIT, the Master of Science in Transportation (M.S.T.) and Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Transportation programs combine rigorous coursework, real-world research, and hands-on collaboration to develop the next generation of transportation leaders.

MIT AI Hardware Program

The MIT AI Hardware Program brings together academia, industry, and government to advance next-generation artificial intelligence hardware. Based in both the School of Engineering and the Schwarzman College of Computing, the program conducts use-inspired research spanning materials, devices, circuits, algorithms, and software to drive innovations in energy-efficient computing for both cloud and edge applications.

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MIT-Northpond Program

The MIT–Northpond Program connects MIT innovators with Northpond’s venture capital experts to turn breakthrough research into successful startups. Participants receive deep market feedback, strategic mentorship, and access to funding that supports commercialization. Separately, through the MIT–Northpond Seed Fund, established by Northpond Labs, engineering faculty can receive grants of up to $250,000 to advance early-stage research at the intersection of engineering and life sciences.

MIT-Northpond Program
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