MIT Sloan School of Management Admissions

The MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition brings students and researchers from across MIT and Greater Boston to launch their talent, ideas, and technology into leading companies.

This year's winner, CoFlo Medical, is an MIT-based startup that developed a faster and lower-cost device for injecting biologic drugs. The technology could expand access and reduce injection time for biologic drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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CoFlo Medical’s plan for faster, cheaper drug injection wins MIT $100K | MIT Sloan Through intellectual rigor and experiential learning, this full-time, two-year MBA program develops leaders who make a difference in the world.

The Urban Innovation Fund, founded by Clara Brenner, MBA '12, and Julie Lein, MBA '12, invests in startups addressing the most pressing problems facing cities.

The duo saw an opportunity to fund businesses that could make a measurable positive impact on urban life — and to help them navigate regulatory and policy environments as they grew from startups to huge companies.

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Launching a venture? Here's advice from MIT entrepreneurs in residence on navigating artificial intelligence, the economy, and uncertainty. Learn More | tinyurl.com/3aerwu9p

Fun Fact: The Entrepreneur in Residence program is a centerpiece of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. These accomplished business leaders advise students on the challenges—and benefits—of startup life, sharing personalized, professional insights focused solely on what's in the best interest of the student's venture in its current stage.

The final application deadline to join MIT Sloan’s MBA Class of 2027 is April 7!

Apply now to broaden your career opportunities, develop essential management skills, and join a network of thoughtful leaders, working together to unlock tomorrow’s most complex challenges.

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MIT’s Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) has transformed the landscape of water and food research at MIT, driving faculty engagement and catalyzing new research and innovation in these critical areas.

One example: MIT Sloan Professor Stephen Graves and Professor Bishwapriya Sanyal from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning partnered to pursue new research on agricultural supply chains.

With field work in Senegal, their J-WAFS-supported project brought together international development specialists and operations management experts to study how small firms and government agencies influence access to and uptake of irrigation technology by poorer farmers.

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For Eliza Weaver, MBA '26, attending a school with a strong entrepreneurship community was crucial.

"When I think of MIT, I think of the top institution for technology and entrepreneurship," she says. "My experiences with the [MIT] Sloan program have reinforced this impression and highlighted additional strengths, particularly the “Sloanies helping Sloanies” mentality."

One aspect she is most excited about is Action Learning's Global Entrepreneurial Lab. In her interview with Poets&Quants, she says:

"I’m fascinated and impressed by the problems Sloan students have solved for businesses in Indonesia, Kenya, and beyond."

"As a future business leader, the opportunity to connect and experiment with experienced business leaders is invaluable. The chance to work directly with companies in different countries is a rare opportunity that I am unlikely to encounter outside of Sloan."

Learn more about Eliza and why she chose MIT Sloan in her full interview: tinyurl.com/3kd9evv9

Having worked in areas like supply chain, procurement, sales, and marketing, Neva Unsal, MBA '26, wanted a graduate program where she could further explore these topics in innovative ways.

"With its emphasis on doing, [MIT] Sloan’s experiential curriculum is a privilege in its own right."

One aspect Neva is excited about is the certificate options for MBA students! Able to pursue up to two, she plans on earning the Enterprise Management and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation certificates. Both of which will help with her goal of launching an e-commerce venture to help small businesses and makers expand globally.

Learn more about why Neva chose MIT Sloan in her full interview with Poets&Quants: tinyurl.com/4y5zsmef

From building businesses from square one to scaling teams, managing hypergrowth, and navigating challenging times, Jarrett Heflin, MBA '26, understands what it takes to sustain a business.

As an entrepreneur, Jarrett sees MIT as "a laboratory for the next generation of ideas," and is excited to take advantage of its wide array of opportunities to explore new technologies and business ideas through incubators, accelerators, and workshops.

Learn more about why Jarrett chose MIT Sloan in his full interview with Poets&Quants: tinyurl.com/4zsnzxb3

Prior to MIT Sloan, James Park, MBA '26, worked in venture capital – where he enjoyed brainstorming sessions and debating market strategies with founders from various industries across multiple countries.

Through opportunities like Entrepreneurship Lab and Product Management Lab, he's hoping to better refine his skills and strengths, ultimately preparing him for a role as a product manager or investor in tech startups.

"I wanted to attend a program that allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering creativity and innovation along with brilliant classmates and friends."

Learn more about why James chose MIT Sloan in his full interview with Poets&Quants: tinyurl.com/bdbyevv9

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When Natalie Madden, MBA '26, thinks of MIT Sloan, she pictures innovation – citing aspects like the institute's extensive list of entrepreneurship resources and its adaptable curriculum in the face of burgeoning technologies such as AI.

"I sensed that Sloanies are constantly brainstorming solutions to everyday problems, turning frustrations into ventures. Sloanies are doers."

As part of the Class of 2026, she's excited to share her passion for watching others succeed and understanding of an investor's perspectives (fueled by hundreds of conversations with business owners) through her role at Copley Equity Partners.

Learn more about why Natalie chose MIT Sloan and her advice to prospective applicants in her full interview with Poets&Quants: tinyurl.com/sx4cap5b