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Final deadline is Jan 10th, 2025. But apply now for instant access to AI tools and other resources to improve your business plan to increase your chance of success.
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Team eligibility (read full criteria here):
A team must be comprised of at least two individuals.
At least 50% of formal team members must (1) be enrolled as half-time or full-time student, or (2) be a postdoctoral fellow at a college or university (Student Member) from somewhere in the world.
NOTE: open to all university students all over the world (Not only MIT Students)
2024/25 APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Here’s what you expect in the Google form above:
1. Startup Information – Basic information about your project, idea, and progress thus far
2. MIT CEP 2025 IP, Capital, and Revenue Disclosure Forms – Please download a copy of the Disclosure Forms document, fill out, save as a PDF named “[TeamName]_CEP_Disclosure_Forms_2025.pdf” and upload as a PDF into the Google form application
3. Pitch Deck - the content of your Pitch Deck will not be evaluated until the Virtual Round. You will have an opportunity to update and refine your slide deck before the Virtual Round.
4. Optional - two-minute video pitch of your business and team
5. Agree to the Rules and Conditions of Eligibility – To be agreed to electronically at the time of submission
6. Business plan information – Describe the problem statement, core product, and commercialization plan for your startup
7. Team member information – Information about the background, skills, and demographics of members of your team
QUESTIONS?
See Rules and Conditions of Eligibility
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page: cep.mit.edu/faq
Questions about the application process? Email us: cepapp@mit.edu
MIT CEP 2025 INFO Sessions & Panel Discussion with Startup Founders
2025 COMPETITION TIMELINE
Nov 4th, 2024 – Applications open
Dec 2nd, 2024 – Applications early bird deadline
Jan 10th, 2025 – Applications final deadline
Feb 10th-14th, 2025 – First round (virtual)
Mid-February – Mentorship matching
Mar 7th, 2025 US Semi-final (Boston area, MA)
Mar 14th, 2025 International Semi-final (Munich area, Germany)
Apr 18th, 2025 Grand Final in Boston area, MA
NOTE: You do not have to be an MIT student to apply (see Rules and Conditions of Eligibility).