Emerging Technologies
This School-wide initiative in the MIT School of Engineering seeks to continually fuel next-generation technologies and move early-stage, cutting-edge ideas from the research lab into the marketplace. That is, it seeks to make a positive impact on our lives by fusing innovation and entrepreneurship.
Many companies that depend on the fruits of basic science are responding to the pressure for short-term returns by reducing their investment in long-term research. As a result, there are fewer funding opportunities for research in potentially ground-breaking technologies and applications.
To address this funding gap, the School of Engineering has established the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation.
Learn more about the scope of the emerging technologies initiative, or read an article from the School of Engineering’s e-newsletter, Engineering Our World. You can also view a video of an example of current research in emerging technologies.
Opportunities to support or collaborate with the School of Engineering’s emerging technologies initiative are described here. You might also consider directing your gift to one of the following funds:
You may wish to search or browse for other specific giving opportunities within the School of Engineering or its departments, or make a gift now to any of the School’s initiatives using our secure online giving form.
Or, if you wish to speak to someone about a special gift in support of the School of Engineering, please contact Deborah J. Cohen, senior director of development and communications, at deco@mit.edu or 617.253.2222.
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