DesignX named on TIME Best Accelerators of 2026
DesignX joins a list by TIME of leading accelerators and incubators across the country, including major players such as Y Combinator, Techstars, and The Engine.
By Lauren Witte
Sep 21, 2026
DesignX ranks highest among design-based programs on the list.
Founded at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning and based at the MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MIT MAD), DesignX puts design at the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting founders as they turn ideas into impactful solutions addressing challenges across society, industry, and the planet. The recognition celebrates an approach DesignX has championed since its founding 10 years ago: making design an essential partner to science and technology innovation.
Congratulations to the DesignX team — and to the students, founders, mentors, and collaborators who have built this community over the years.
Explore TIME’s full list.
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