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 16 years, the Center has supported over 400 faculty and students and 34 companies have spun out.

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News / Events

Engineers Turn Plastic Insulator Into Heat Conductor

Technique could prevent overheating of laptops, mobile phones, and other electronics. Read more

Monitor Detects Dangerously Low White Blood Cell Levels

Technology could help prevent life-threatening infections in patients receiving chemotherapy. Read more