MIT Tata Center – Bringing rich technical talent and experience to bear on the persistent and emerging challenges of the developing world.

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Patents filed

9

New startups this year

12

Commercial licenses

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Agriculture

Improving food security and the livelihood of the agricultural workforce through technology, systems, knowledge

Energy

Tackling India’s gap in energy demand and availability, from sustainable energy production to isolated power grids.

Environment

Confronting India’s environmental challenges, including waste management, pollution control, and sanitation.

Health

Developing cost-effective health solutions that support quality care for populations with limited resources.

Housing

Providing solutions for housing India’s growing urban population while emphasizing safety and affordability.

Water

Analyzing water issues and deploying technology to improve availability, delivery, and cleanliness of water.

OUR AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS

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Award, Energy, Environment

Biological conversion of organic municipal solid waste to chemicals

Award, Health

A low-cost, mass-manufacturable prosthetic foot for amputees in India

Award, Energy, Water

Solar-powered, village-scale electrodialysis water desalination

WHERE WE WORK

We work with NGOs, foundations, corporations, and state and local governments throughout the developing world, and have active projects in:

Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Honduras
India
Jordan
Kenya

Mexico
Morocco
Nepal
Nigeria
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Venezuela

18

MIT departments represented

200000

Hours spent in the field

200

Researchers supported

Our Startups

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July 24, 2019 News

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