MIT Energy & Climate Hack

This November 6th–8th, students from around the world will come to MIT for three days to hack. Now in its 12th year, the MIT Energy & Climate Hack brings together people from every discipline to build fast, creative solutions to real energy and climate problems. This year's theme will be released shortly, so stay tuned! Past sponsors include Google, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, McKinsey Sustainability, Crusoe, Schneider Electric, and more. Spots for the 2026 Energy and Climate Hack are limited, so fill out your application as soon as you can. We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds, majors, and levels of study (undergraduate, Master, PhD, MBA) to apply. Note: you must be over the age of 18. Schedule (tentative) Friday, Nov 64:00–6:00 PM: Registration. Check in, pick up your badge, and meet other hackers.6:00–7:30 PM: Opening Ceremony. Hacker welcome, sponsor talks, and the reveal of this year's challenge statements.7:30–9:30 PM: Dinner, plus networking and team formation. Haven't found a team yet? Use this time to meet other hackers and form one.9:30 PM: Deadline to submit your team and challenge preferences.10:00 PM: Challenge assignments announced.