MIT Climate & Energy Prize (CEP) – 2026

✅ The MIT Climate & Energy Prize (CEP) is the world’s largest and longest‑running student‑led climate and energy startup competition, awarding over $100,000 in non‑dilutive funding plus mentorship. It is open globally to university students, not just MIT.

🔎 MIT Climate & Energy Prize – 2026 Competition Cost to Apply ✅ Approved There is no fee to apply. Youth Eligibility (Age 13–35) ✅ Yes — open to university students worldwide (no strict age cap, but typically 18–35). Is this a school scholarship No — it’s a startup competition, not a tuition scholarship. Does it focus on youth, social impact, leadership? Yes — designed to empower student entrepreneurs tackling climate and energy challenges. Opportunity Name MIT Climate & Energy Prize (CEP) – 2026 Organization Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Description & Program Details The CEP empowers student‑led startups to accelerate climate solutions. Key features:

• Prize pool: $100,000+ in non‑dilutive cash awards
• Mentorship: Access to world‑class mentors, judges, and investors
• Global reach: Largest and longest‑running student climate/energy startup competition (since 2007)
• Impact: Over 260 alumni startups have raised $1.7B+ in follow‑on funding
• Tracks: Climate tech, energy innovation, sustainability solutions

• Teams must be student‑led (at least one current university student)
• Open to any university worldwide (not limited to MIT)
• Application form
• Startup proposal (climate/energy focus)
• Pitch deck and supporting materials
• Teams advance through regional semi‑finals to the grand final