Researcher 2 Entrepreneur Grant
Researcher 2 Entrepreneur Grant Program (R2E) Info Session
Recorded | August 18, 2025
An exciting new opportunity to help MIT PhD students and postdocs turn ideas from the lab into real world companies!
This is an 8-month-long grant for MIT PhD students and postdocs to support the commercialization of tech coming out of their labs. It’s an opportunity to receive tailored programming, expert mentorship, funding, and join a cohort of fellow researchers.
Who should apply for the Grant?
MIT postdocs or PhD students who have a technology and/or research product who are actively seeking to build a company or strongly considering commercializing their tech.
R2E Grant details:
- Runs from October 14, 2025 through May 15, 2026
- Up to $20,000 in non-dilutive funding to be used for helping commercialization
- Dedicated mentors to support this process (made up of an industry expert and an Entrepreneur in Residence)
- Custom board of industry advisors
- Monthly programming and coaching
- Cohort social activities
Timeline
Oct 14 + 15, 2025
Program Kickoff
Dec 11, 2025
Mandatory Session
Feb 26, 2026
Mandatory Session
Apr 23, 2026
Mandatory Session
Learn More & Apply 
Questions? Email R2E@mit.edu
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