Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1861. It is recognized for rigorous programs in science, engineering, and technology, and for interdisciplinary research spanning fundamental science through applied innovation.
For the chemical industry, MIT’s Department of Chemical Engineering and related programs conduct research in areas such as catalysis and reaction engineering, process systems engineering, polymers and advanced materials, electrochemistry, energy and sustainability, and biomanufacturing. The institute engages with industry through sponsored research, consortia, and technology transfer managed by the MIT Technology Licensing Office, and supports commercialization via startups and partnerships. MIT also provides graduate and professional education that helps develop talent for chemical, materials, pharmaceutical, and climate-tech sectors.