About / Investors, Operators, Partners
Accelerate Deeptech, AI, and XR Creation
The Orbit is a curated network of investors, operators, and partners accelerating frontier founders. Members gain early access to high-potential startups, connect with strategic peers, collaborate with top-tier founders in AI, XR, robotics, and deeptech, and engage with MIT and the broader innovation ecosystem, staying ahead of the latest frontier innovation trends.
Why Join The Orbit
NETWORK
MIT Ecosystem
Access MIT’s Orbit platform to connect with deep tech founders, discover startups, and engage with MIT and Reality Hack events, including the premier hackathon and innovation conference.
EXPOSURE
Thought Leadership
Shape the conversation on AI, XR, robotics, and frontier technologies by sharing your insights, leading sessions, and engaging with industry leaders within a global deep tech community.
What to Expect
Programming is subject to change based on community needs, speaker availability, and evolving focus areas.
Collaborator Search & Matching
Investor/Partner Spotlight
Startup Showcase/Demo Day
Founder-Investor Speed Dating
Invitation to Attend/Speak at Conferences
MIT Deal Flow & Talent Search
Curated MIT Virtual Events & Opportunities
Fireside Chats with Expert Leaders
Vertical Market Trends & Insights
Angel & VC Investing Workshops
Panel Discussions with Industry Experts
Fund Compliance, Legal, Tax Clinics
How to Join
100% of your contributions are tax-deductible and directly fuel our nonprofit mission to transform deep tech into meaningful impact.
Annual Membership
$1,500 / Year
For investors and operators seeking to connect with founders, access deal flow, and stay informed on emerging technologies and strategic funding and collaboration opportunities.
Community Partnership
In-Kind Support
We welcome academic institutions, accelerators, professional communities, and non-profits to partner by sharing resources, events, and thought leadership with our members.
Corperate Sponsorship
As a volunteer-run organization, our educational programs are made possible solely through the generous support of sponsorships and donations.
FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
Title Sponsorship
A premier partnership for one funding organization or corporate partner, providing a unique opportunity to shape the Founders & Funders Lab community, support key initiatives, and gain exclusive visibility throughout the 2025-26 period.
Co-branding across all events, content, and communications*
Priority access to vetted startups in the network
Opportunity to co-launch the annual startup call
Free tickets to affiliated and partner conferences
Invitations to exclusive member events
Featured recognition on website and social media
FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
Tiered Sponsorship
We offer tiered sponsorship opportunities—Platinum, Gold, and Silver—to accommodate a range of organizational budgets. Each tier provides increasing levels of engagement and visibility within the Founders & Funders Lab community.
Recognition across targeted events, content, and communications*
Access to vetted startups in the network
Opportunity to co-launch the annual startup call
Free tickets to affiliated and partner conferences
Invitations to exclusive member events
Sponsor spotlights on website and social media