MIT Industrial Liaison Program and Startup Exchange (ILP & STEX) serve as gateways to MIT’s research, innovation, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and talent. Through meaningful engagement with MIT’s world-class faculty, researchers, and breakthrough startups, ILP & STEX help organizations navigate emerging technologies, address complex challenges, and identify opportunities for collaboration. At the same time, they support MIT-connected entrepreneurs as they scale and bring innovations to market—strengthening industry, advancing entrepreneurship, and helping address some of the world’s most pressing needs. Read the MIT ILP & STEX 2026 Impact Report, and learn more here.