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MIT STARTUP EXCHANGE

Opportunity/Present at the 2026 MIT Research and Development Conference

SPEAKER OPPORTUNITYINACTIVE

Present at the 2026 MIT Research and Development Conference

DEADLINE: AUG 16, 2026

We are seeking 10 MIT STEX portfolio startups to present during the Startup Lightning Talks at the 2026 MIT Research and Development Conference, taking place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. We are looking for startups whose solutions align with the conference themes and that are ready to engage with industry leaders.

Selected startups will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to senior executives and industry leaders, members of MIT's Industrial Liaison Program (ILP), and the broader MIT innovation ecosystem. In addition to presenting on stage, startups will have dedicated exhibition space to continue conversations with attendees throughout the event.

Conference overview

The 2026 MIT Research and Development Conference explores how breakthrough technologies move from research to real-world deployment. This year's program spans:

Artificial Intelligence
Biology & Life Sciences
Computation
Construction
Materials
Sensing
Space & Defense

Application Process

Apply using the application form.
Application deadline: August 16, 2026.
All applications will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided to every applicant.
Selected startups will be invited to participate in a presentation dry run before the conference.
Priority will be given to startups that have not presented at previous MIT Startup Lightning Talks.

Participation

Selected startups are expected to:

Deliver a 5-minute presentation on stage.
Participate in the startup exhibition.

Participation Commitment

By accepting this opportunity, participating startups agree to:

Attend the conference and all required preparation activities (including the dry run and preparation meetings).
Follow presentation and exhibition guidelines and meet all deadlines, including submission of presentation slides, speaker biography, headshot, company logo, signed consent form, and any other requested materials.
Complete the post-event feedback survey by the requested deadline.

DEADLINE: AUG 16, 2026

Posted On:July 15, 2026

Location:Boston Marriott Cambridge, 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

Industry:Various

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence,Biology & Life Sciences,Computation,Construction,Materials Sensing,Space & Defense

Contact for Questions

Disclaimer: MIT Startup Exchange can make introductions that ideally provide open ended discussions in order to share mutual interests and potentially create common ground that incite the parties to collaborate. MIT Startup Exchange introductions may eventually lead to mutual partnerships, but that is not in any way guaranteed by MIT, MIT Corporate Relations, MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) or MIT Startup Exchange, which takes no responsibility for these outcomes and no formal part in such discussions following our introduction. MIT Startup Exchange and its activities and events are not for purposes of soliciting investment or offering securities.

Topics:

Life Sciences Construction Materials Space Technology Defense