MIT Solve Challenge Finals

Every year, Solve convenes over 300 social impact leaders in New York City, amidst the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, for a thrilling day of live pitches, prize announcements, and world-changing momentum. This year marks ten years of Solve. To celebrate, we’re doubling down on our commitment to finding and scaling world-changing innovation with a million dollars in prize funding allocated to ten innovators and their solutions to this year’s Global Challenges. Winners will be announced live at Solve Challenge Finals: 10 Years of Impact on September 22, 2026, along with a lineup of notable speakers and opportunities to engage directly with industry leaders.