IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge
Overview
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge is an annual social impact incubator at MIT's Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center that provides mentorship and seed grants to student-led teams addressing social and environmental challenges.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| change:WATER Labs | Apr 2015 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Essmart | May 2012 | Grant | Co-investor |
| LymeAlert | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Birth By Us | May 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Nesterly | Apr 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge based?
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
When was IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge founded?
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge was founded in 2001.
How many portfolio companies does IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge have?
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include change:WATER Labs, Essmart, LymeAlert, Birth By Us, Nesterly.
What was IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge's most recent investment shown here?
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in LymeAlert in 2025.
What sectors does IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge focus on?
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge focus on?
Stage focus information for IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge is not publicly available.