Imagine what we can co-create.

Every day, we collaborate with global leaders to spark creativity and shape the future. Through groundbreaking research, we bring bold ideas to life, inventing the technologies of tomorrow. 

Our diverse community of thinkers + creators inspires businesses to dream bigger, explore new possibilities, and lead the way in transforming their industries.

What members say:

Discover the transformative advantages of joining our visionary community

1.  Access to Cutting-Edge Research + Innovation

Stay at the forefront of technological advancements with exclusive access to pioneering research.

• Early Insights: Receive timely access to groundbreaking research findings, keeping you ahead of technological trends.
• Future Trends: Gain valuable insights that help you anticipate and swiftly adapt to shifts in your industry.
• Innovative Edge: Maintain a competitive edge by staying informed about the latest innovations and developments.

2.  Strategic Intellectual Property Opportunities

Leverage groundbreaking IP with no license fees, accelerating your innovation pipeline.

• Royalty-Free Access: Utilize innovative IP developed at the Media Lab without the constraints of licensing fees.
• Swift Integration: Seamlessly incorporate cutting-edge technologies into your products, enhancing development speed.
• Leadership Position: Position your company as an industry leader by leveraging the latest technological advancements.

3.  Networking with Industry Pioneers and Innovators

Connect with visionary leaders and innovators, fostering collaborations that drive transformation.

• Exclusive Meetings: Attend bi-annual member meetings to network with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators.
• Collaborative Engagements: Form strategic relationships that enable transformative and impactful projects.
• Diverse Engagements: Engage with a wide array of experts and thought leaders, enriching your business perspectives.

4.  Immersive Collaborative Engagement

Engage deeply with the Media Lab through lab-wide access and customized company days.

• Lab Access: Enjoy broad visiting privileges, immersing your team in the Media Lab’s innovative environment.
• Tailored Sessions: Participate in customized company days with strategic brainstorming and deep dives into relevant research.
• Collaborative Projects: Work directly with Media Lab faculty, staff, and students on projects that align with your corporate goals.
• Members have the option to have an employee-in-residence, which allows for more in-depth, immersive collaboration and exchange of tacit knowledge.

5.  Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development

Access a premier talent pool and enhance your workforce's capabilities through continuous learning.

• Recruit Top Talent: Meet and recruit from an exceptional pool of Media Lab students for internships and full-time positions.
• Skill Enhancement: Provide your employees with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge workshops and training sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ensuring long-term competitiveness.

6.  Driving Social + Societal Impact

Collaborate on initiatives that create meaningful change and address global challenges.

• Impactful Projects: Collaborate on groundbreaking projects aimed at solving pressing social issues and enhancing quality of life worldwide.
• Global Outreach: Engage in community-driven research and development that benefits underserved and marginalized populations.
• Sustainable Solutions: Develop innovative, sustainable technologies that promote environmental stewardship and societal well-being.

Questions about membership?

To learn more about Media Lab corporate membership, please email:
member-info@media.mit.edu 

Members as of December 1, 2024

Member collaboration
Watch: Dentsu collaboration with Affective Computing group                 

Membership Levels

Consortium Lab Member (CLM)

As a Consortium Lab Member, your company plays a leading role in fulfilling our mission to create transformative technologies, experiences, and systems that enable people to reimagine and redesign their lives. For up to a three-year period, consortium members have the rare and unique opportunity to engage with Media Lab students, researchers, and faculty on key research areas of common interest and global importance. Membership benefits include:

• Access to research updates through the password-protected Member Portal
• Invitations for your representatives to each of the Media Lab’s biannual Member Meetings
• Non-exclusive, license-free, royalty-free licensing rights for IP to all work created in the Media Lab during your membership years
• Lab-wide visiting privileges for your employees and customized company day at the Lab with a strategic brainstorming session—deep dives into a Media Lab research group or project of specific interest to your organization—with Media Lab faculty, staff, and students
• Invitation to Lab-wide lectures and special events
• Student recruitment
• Featured status on the MIT Media Lab website as a Member

Consortium Research Lab Member (CRLM)

This provides all the benefits of a CLM plus the opportunity to have an employee-in-residence at the Media Lab to engage deeply in collaborative projects with a faculty member and become part of a research group.

Rébecca's story
Rébecca Kleinberger, Harman International Liaison + MIT Media Lab PhD Graduate, talks about her experience as a CRLM participant.

Named Scholar (add-on)

For a two-year commitment, your organization may name a student scholar. Also available for non-members.

Above is a sample of the major membership opportunities. Contact us to discuss other programs that fit your needs and interests.

To learn more about Media Lab corporate membership, please email:
member-info@media.mit.edu