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Ignition and Innovation Program Grants is sponsored by MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation. Ignition grants provide seed funding for risky, unprecedented technological advancements with broad implications. Innovation grants support research on new technologies that have the potential to yield new businesses or products, moving beyond the conceptual stage.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: MIT researchers working on innovative technologies in health, IT, energy, climate, sustainability, biomedical, and software/AI fields. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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