The Engine

The Engine is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator founded by MIT to support "Tough Tech" startups—deep‑science, capital‑intensive ventures in biotech, climate tech, advanced systems, and infrastructure. It helps early‑stage teams translate research into commercial impact by providing patient capital, specialized lab and maker space, technical mentorship, and connections to investors and industry partners. Focused on long timelines and hard engineering challenges, The Engine combines operational support, networks, and technical resources to accelerate commercialization from idea to market.