MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program
About the program · 1 linked sources
The MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program provides seed funding (up to $25K non-dilutive, cumulative), mentorship, and tailored entrepreneurship education to any MIT student or alumni. Founded 2015 (10 year anniversary). Not a competition — accepts teams at all stages. 8,000+ student innovators supported. Three application cycles (fall, spring, summer) with 350+ active teams per cohort. Teams maintain IP rights. Also runs MIT DHIVE Internship Program (healthcare entrepreneurship) and SBXi Fund (post-Sandbox bridge).
Also known as: MIT Sandbox, Sandbox Innovation Fund
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-25); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$25,000
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-25
High confidence
Keep this on your radar Deadline reminders ↓
Reminders
MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program
Get an email before a director-verified deadline for this program, this school, or this state. The program never sees your address.
Student experiences · Read or add a note
Student notes
MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program
No posts yet.
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
1 source
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program
Read on Massachusetts Institute of Technology