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MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund

Invests pre-seed grants mentorship student-led ventures in innovation through the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund.

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MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund is MIT's student-facing seed support route under the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is designed to back student innovators with funding, mentorship, and entrepreneurship education, and it stays closed to non-MIT applicants.

The program offers grants from USD 1,000 to USD 25,000, with a median award around USD 5,000. It is annual, non-dilutive, and equity-fre…

Max award$25K
Realistic median$5K
Success rateOver 30%
Decision time—

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: sandbox.mit.edu