Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition
Uplift Microhome has won the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition for its innovative modular housing units designed for emergency situations. These units are self-sufficient, providing their own power and water, which allows for quicker deployment in disaster-stricken areas. The competition featured over 80 applications, with Uplift Microhome being one of the seven finalists selected to pitch their idea.
- ▪Uplift Microhome won the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition on May 12.
- ▪The startup focuses on creating reusable, modular housing units for emergency situations.
- ▪Each housing unit is equipped with its own batteries and water reservoir for off-grid use.
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Uplift Microhome’s modular housing units can provide their own power and water, for faster deployments. Zach Winn | MIT News Publication Date: May 18, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Abby Abazorius Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-253-2709 MIT News Office Media Download ↓ Download Image Caption: The startup Uplift Microhome, co-founded by Charlie Nitschelm and Trevor O’Leary, won this year’s MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition. Credits: Credit: Aleksei Krotov Photography ↓ Download Image Caption: Each team got five minutes to pitch their startups before a few minutes of questioning from judges. Credits: Credit: Aleksei Krotov Photography ↓ Download Image Caption: This year’s competition started in April with more than 80 applications.
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