Homepage Developing Scalable Solutions to Global Challenges 45 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 VIEW ALL Agriculture, Award, Energy Turning agricultural residues into valuable commodities using biomass torrefaction Award, Health A low-cost, mass-manufacturable prosthetic foot for amputees in India Award, Environment, Water Coastal forecasting for a sustainable fisheries management system in India WHERE WE WORK We work with NGOs, foundations, corporations, and state and local governments throughout the developing world, and have active projects in: BoliviaBrazilChileColombiaHondurasIndiaJordanKenya MexicoMoroccoNepalNigeriaRwandaTanzaniaUgandaVenezuela 18 MIT departments represented 200000 Hours spent in the field 200 Researchers supported Our Startups LATEST NEWS Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Categories Fellow, News, Project, Uncategorized Turning waste into energy in India 15 Dec 2020 Story Sustainable Development Goals Drive through northern India in winter and you'll find a la... Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Categories Faculty, News Encouraging solar energy adoption in rural India: An investigation into household decision making Nancy W. Stauffer · November 25, 2020 · MITEI NEWS In brief An MIT study in rural India sugges... Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Categories Fellow, News Illustrating Covid-19 hygiene best practices Jasmine Florentine ’11, SM ’15 combines engineering and art to illustrate educational posters related to Covid-19. Mary Beth Gallagher | Department of Mechanical Engineering | December 3, 2020 Cartoons and illustrations have long... See All News
Agriculture, Award, Energy Turning agricultural residues into valuable commodities using biomass torrefaction
Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Categories Fellow, News, Project, Uncategorized Turning waste into energy in India 15 Dec 2020 Story Sustainable Development Goals Drive through northern India in winter and you'll find a la...
Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Categories Faculty, News Encouraging solar energy adoption in rural India: An investigation into household decision making Nancy W. Stauffer · November 25, 2020 · MITEI NEWS In brief An MIT study in rural India sugges...
Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Categories Fellow, News Illustrating Covid-19 hygiene best practices Jasmine Florentine ’11, SM ’15 combines engineering and art to illustrate educational posters related to Covid-19. Mary Beth Gallagher | Department of Mechanical Engineering | December 3, 2020 Cartoons and illustrations have long...