MIT Solve
MIT Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which runs "Global Challenges" to find solutions to global problems through an online platform.
Method
Each year, Solve announces new Global Challenges for which it seeks solutions. The first round of judging takes place once solution applications close. Solve staff screens all solutions submitted on its online open innovation platform and funnels strong applicants to the Challenge Leadership Group, a panel of industry leaders. The Challenge Leadership Group then selects finalists for each Challenge. Finalists are invited to a live pitch event where the most promising solutions are selected to make up that year's Solver class. Once selected, the Solver class gains access to Solve’s community. The Solve staff helps match-make between the Solver class and leaders from the tech industry, business, philanthropy, government, and civil society who seek partnerships and opportunities to implement ideas.Initiatives
Solve at MIT
Solve’s annual flagship meeting takes place on MIT’s campus. Solver teams present their solutions and participate in workshops with Solve members to develop partnerships to pilot and implement solutions. The next set of Solve Challenges are planned at this event. The includes multiple plenary sessions with speakers which have included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Technical Advisor and Board Member of Alphabet Inc. Eric Schmidt, Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and Senior Vice President of Amazon Alexa Tom Taylor.The event is open to Solve members, and to the MIT community for select sessions. Past Solve Challenges include Work of the Future, Frontlines of Health, Coastal Communities, and Teachers & Educators.