PROTO VENTURES
MIT’S VENTURE STUDIO
Proto Ventures turns ideas into impactful ventures that address the worlds greatest challenges.
ABOUT PROTO VENTURES:
A launchpad for
transformational impact.
MIT’s mission is to use knowledge to solve “the world’s great challenges.” Proto Ventures creates new technology paradigms in pursuit of that mission.
Through dedicated channels, we create new markets and transformative solutions that will have a profound impact on society.
CURRENT CHANNEL:
FUSION AND CLEAN ENERGY
FORMER CHANNEL:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE + HEALTHCARE
VENTURE BUILDERS
A Venture Builder is person within the MIT community whose sole job is to uncover ideas that could give rise to transformative technology ventures and then lead the iterative process of experimentation and venture development.
CHANNEL SPONSORS
A first-in-the-world model, Proto Ventures enables sponsor organizations to access the innovative people, ideas, and technologies across MIT’s ecosystem to create new pathways to transformative technology ventures.
FAQ
Proto Ventures is comprised of many layers—from cross-disciplinary collaborative processes, to IP ownership assurances and practices. We’ve consolidated the most frequently asked questions for you to explore.
NEWS
MIT Proto Ventures program readies new startups for launch
MIT Innovation Initiative Venture Builder Luis Soenksen accelerates the launch of unique AI and health care startups in record time.
Tapping into the million-year energy source below our feet
MIT spinout Quaise Energy is working to create geothermal wells made from the deepest holes in the world.
MIT-designed project achieves major advance toward fusion energy
New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power.