linQ principles
Needs focused
linQ encourages is a relentless focus on closing the gaps between problem and solution to meet real-world needs, at each stage of every research project.
Learning by doing
We develop talent through direct experience driving research from discovery (of medical needs or new science) toward real-world impact.
Diverse representation
Participants comprise diverse disciplinary and professional experience, leveraging deep expertise along the entire innovation lifecycle.
linQ pillars
Community
Everything linQ accomplishes results from the breadth and quality of its community—innovators emerging and experienced alike, across the lifecycle of new technology R&D. Their diverse expertise, perspectives, and resources enable innovation otherwise impossible in a single organization.
linQ Innovation Method
Our original approach to impact-driven innovation helps keep new technology projects on a focused course, and makes efficient use of our community’s expertise and resources.
Programs
MIT linQ programs are built on the principles of collaboration, learning by doing, and a focus on unmet needs. Each program leverages our diverse community and innovation method to encourage creative work and professional growth.
Track record
Catalyst
16 project teams
34 Fellows, 131 collaborators
88 research groups in 31 institutions
35 Patent applications
11 licenses/options, 5 start-ups
IDEA2 Madrid / IDEA2 Global
94 project teams
403 participants
339 mentors
Hacking Medicine
3 events in Spain 2013–2016
175 participants
54 mentors
38 project ideas pitched
Events and courses
85 courses and events
>2,200 participants
People
135 core participants
387 program contributors
2,500+ network
Organizations
14 Spain, 4 Boston research institutions
36 Spain, 6 Boston hospitals and clinics
15 businesses and 2 business schools
Significant supporters
Comunidad de Madrid
National Institutes of Health
European Union
Fundación Ramón Areces
Fundación para la Innovación y la
Prospectiva en Salud en España
PDS, Inc.
Michael J Fox Foundation
Coulter Foundation
Center for Future Technologies in
Cancer Care
Awards (Selected)
Mass Challenge
IE Business School
MIT $100K
Segal Family Foundation
Hult Prize
SPIE
Fundación Tecnología y Salud
Fundación madri+d
Singapore Challenge
EmTech Spain
Media coverage
Boston Globe
El Mundo
El País
World Economic Forum
Boston Business Journal
Diario Médico
Smithsonian
El Economista
