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SUMMARY:MIT Initiative for Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on research that could redefine the future of manufacturing? \nThe MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) and the NSF I-Corps New England Hub are inviting New England-based students and postdocs to showcase their work at a premier Research Showcase & Prize Competition on May 7\, 2026\, held at MIT. \nThis event is not a traditional academic poster session or an investor pitch. It is a high-impact platform designed to help you transition early-stage research into a future commercial vision. \nWhy you should participate: \nSignificant Funding: Compete for a share of $50K in total prizes\, with individual awards of up to $20K. This is 100% non-dilutive translational funding to help kickstart your technology. \nIndustry & Ecosystem Exposure: Get your work in front of people\, industry and organizations that can help support you with your first steps in translating early-stage research from your lab to impact. \nBroad Eligibility: We are looking for innovation in anything related to manufacturing.  From advanced materials\, novel processes\, AI/ML for design\, space-based production\, and more. If your work impacts how things are designed or made\, you are likely eligible. \nEvent Details: \nDate: May 7\, 2026 (during INM’s inaugural Manufacturing Week) \nLocation: MIT Campus \nFormat: Poster session\, invited talks\, awards ceremony\, and networking. \nTravel support may be available for teams outside Boston/Cambridge area \nFlyer attached. \nVisit the Website for info: https://inm.mit.edu/showcase/ \nAPPLY – LINK TO APPLICATION
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/mit-initiative-for-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Stata Center Swale\, 6 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
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