Moving technology: lab to market

The Center helps MIT students and faculty commercialize breakthrough technologies and inventions through our grant program.

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IdeaStream 2019 showcased cutting-edge technology!

Every year, The Deshpande Center showcases new technologies from the labs at MIT. Click on "learn more" below to see this year's agenda and videos.

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Impact Through Technological Innovation

Over the last 17 years, the Center has supported over 400 faculty and students and 40 companies have spun out.

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News / Events

A 3-D printer powered by machine vision and artificial intelligence

Deshpande Center startup Inkbit is overcoming traditional constraints to 3-D printing by giving its machines “eyes and brains.” Read more

New coatings make natural fabrics waterproof

MIT-developed process could offer nontoxic alternative to environmentally harmful chemicals. Read more