MIT delta v
MIT delta v is the summer startup accelerator of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. It is for founders who are currently enrolled MIT students, and solo founders are accepted. Teams work on their companies full-time from June to September, then present at an investor showcase and Demo Day. The program provides up to $75K in equity-free funding, mentoring, and partner perks.
At a glance
MIT delta v key facts
- Investment
- $75K
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Up to $75K per venture in equity-free funding, funded by a $6M gift from Klaviyo's co-founders announced in February 2026. No equity is taken and there are no fees.
- Duration
- About 3.5 months (June 1 to Demo Day September 11 in 2026)
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United States
- Cohort locations
- Cambridge, United States
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- Once a year: applications open March 1 and close April 1
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
The 2026 cohort ran June 1 to Demo Day on September 11, 2026, with 13 teams per the Boston Globe; its applications ran March 1 to April 1, 2026. Dates for the 2027 cohort have not been published. Based on past cycles, applications would likely run March 1 to April 1, 2027.
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Notable alumni
- Biobot Analytics
- Spyce
- Accion Systems
- Reducto
- Klarity
FAQ
Applying to MIT delta v
- How much does MIT delta v invest?
- MIT delta v's standard deal: Up to $75K per venture in equity-free funding, funded by a $6M gift from Klaviyo's co-founders announced in February 2026. No equity is taken and there are no fees.
- How much equity does MIT delta v take?
- MIT delta v takes no equity.
- When is the MIT delta v application deadline?
- Application cycle: Once a year: applications open March 1 and close April 1. The 2026 cohort ran June 1 to Demo Day on September 11, 2026, with 13 teams per the Boston Globe; its applications ran March 1 to April 1, 2026. Dates for the 2027 cohort have not been published. Based on past cycles, applications would likely run March 1 to April 1, 2027.
- Where is MIT delta v based?
- MIT delta v is headquartered in Cambridge, United States. The program runs in person.
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