If you have built a health product that works, MIT Solve wants to see it. The 2027 Global Health Challenge offers a US$10,000 grant, and it is open to innovators worldwide, not just American ones.
Solutions are due on 6 November 2026 at 12 noon US Eastern Time, so there are about two weeks left.
About the Programme
MIT Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that runs open challenges and matches winners with funders and partners. The Global Health Challenge looks for technology-driven solutions to health problems.
Solutions can be at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage. Concept-stage ideas are only considered under the Indigenous Communities Fellowship, so a sketch on paper is not enough.
Benefits
Selected teams receive the US$10,000 Solver Award and join a nine-month support programme. MIT Solve says teams it selects raise an average of about US$40,000 in funding overall, though that depends on selection and on separate prize rules.
The programme also opens doors to mentors, partners and funders. For a Nigerian health startup, a link to an MIT-backed network can speed up conversations that otherwise take years.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are an entrepreneur, startup or organisation with a technology-driven solution to a healthcare problem.
- Your solution is at prototype, pilot, growth or scale stage.
- You are applying from anywhere in the world, including those building for African health systems. Confirm country rules on the official page.
- Previous participants may reapply only with a new solution.
Documents Needed to Apply
There is no document upload list. The online application can take several hours, so gather your material first:
- A clear description of the health problem and your solution
- Evidence of impact so far, such as patients reached or pilot results
- Details of your team and organisation
- Your plan for scaling and how funding would be used
Reviewers care about impact and a believable path to scale. Our business plan service can help you put solid numbers behind the story.
Key Details at a Glance
Programme: MIT Solve 2027 Global Health Challenge
Organizer: MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Eligible location: Open to innovators worldwide; check the official page for country rules
Funding available: US$10,000 Solver Award plus a nine-month support programme
Application deadline: 6 November 2026, 12:00 noon US Eastern Time
How to Apply
- Read the priorities and evaluation criteria on the official Global Health Challenge page.
- Draft your answers offline so you are not racing a session timer.
- Click “Start Solution” on the challenge application page and submit before 6 November 2026, 12 noon EST.
Noon in New York is early evening in Lagos, so aim to finish a day ahead. Start now, because writing a good application takes longer than most people expect.
Final Thoughts
US$10,000 is useful, but the real prize is the network. If your health product already has users, this is worth the hours.
See more funding calls on our list of latest opportunities for the month.