Become a Leader in Social Impact Education

Solv[ED] is a program of MIT Solve designed to spark a sense of agency in young people aged 24 and under, encouraging, inspiring, and supporting them to become problem-solvers in their community and the world.

Whether your organization is a university, college, school, youth-serving organization, foundation or business, we invite you to join the Solv[ED] Member community. Solv[ED] Membership establishes your organization as a leader in social impact education and helps you support young people in learning about and practicing social entrepreneurship and innovation.

Learn How to Join

Why Become a Member

Membership starts at $10,000, with $4,000 allocated towards micro-grants for young people. With a donation to MIT Solv[ED], Members will receive the following opportunities.

Benefits to Members:

• Connect with global Solv[ED] Member faculty and staff during our annual events and virtual program offerings
• Participate as solution reviewers for Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge 
• Access innovators from Solve’s pipeline and 250+ Solver teams 
• Early registration access to our flagship events: Solve at MIT and Solve Challenge Finals

Benefits to Youth:

• Eligibility to receive micro-grant funding, in amounts of $300 and $600, to develop solutions to social, environmental, and economic challenges in their communities and the world
• Access to programming and individualized support for micro-grant recipients, including office hours, interactive workshops, trainings and more 
• Access to global Solveathon workshops (typically hosted during open Challenge months, September - January, annually) 
• Attendance at annual Solve events  
• Eligibility to receive funding and mentorship from Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge
• Certificates of participation for youth who complete micro-grant support program and submit a solution to the Youth Innovation Challenge