Global Impact

To compete, the venture capital fund sticks to its thesis, searches for companies solving urban challenges, and customizes success metrics.

A job-seeking app and an online learning collaboration are among the winners.

MIT Sloan’s Christian Catalini said Facebook will keep financial and social data separate.

The companies will compete Nov. 21 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a piece of the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge $1 million grand prize.

These three pioneers made quiet contributions to technology and the global economy that can’t be understated. Without their work, nothing works.

The ‘last mile’ offers threats, opportunities for mobility and delivery services — and municipalities hold the keys.

Misconceptions about who needs electricity, when, and how means aid and investment may not reach those who could benefit most.

Misconceptions about who needs electricity, when, and how means aid and investment could be rolled out inefficiently.

A look at intentional and unintentional food adulteration, and why it matters to agricultural supply chains.

Legacy banks take note — and take action — as financial tech startups woo clients with innovative digital products and superior customer service.