MIT DHIVE Musculoskeletal Health and Pliability track

A Deep Dive into Healthcare Innovation

The MIT DHIVE Musculoskeletal Health and Pliability Track is a new and exciting internship opportunity exploring how to improve muscle health and commercialization opportunities. Participants will gain insights from knowledgeable subject matter experts on key needs and challenges, engage in brainstorming and ideation activities, and learn from seasoned entrepreneurs how to transform ideas into viable solutions. This DHIVE 2024 program track is now complete. Complete this form to be informed of the next DHIVE program HERE.

 

All of the DHIVE tracks offer an opportunity to learn about a variety of challenging healthcare problems that need solutions.  The program is designed to provide you with education on various topics to spark your own ideation for possible solutions. There are no set expectations, and we encourage ideation and creative out-of-of-the box-thinking.  We also value diverse educational backgrounds.  If you are interested in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship the DHIVE program is for you!

Summer 2024 Potential Projects To Explore:

  • Explore the current market of devices and services offered for musculoskeletal health, what advancements would generate improved outcomes

  • Enhance sensing and other technology applications to support muscle pliability

  • Develop AI support tools for physical therapists and others to deliver better targeted care for muscle health

Who Should Apply?

  • Individuals interested in healthcare entrepreneurship who want to explore potential topics/problems individually or by joining an existing team.

  • Individuals who have a novel idea on how to address a particular need or challenge related to any of the potential areas 

  • Individuals who have expertise in proven technologies and are interested in applying their knowledge to address these unmet needs

  • Current or recent MIT Sandbox team members interested in exploring the application of their concept to address a particular need or challenge related to above

Eligibility and Program Information

Eligibility

  • Open to all MIT undergraduate and graduate students and Non-MIT students. 

  • Paid Internships are available for MIT undergraduate and graduate students who can commit at least 20 hours/week. Undergraduate internship rate $15 per hour. MIT graduate student internship rate is $20 per hour. 

  • Graduate students who have a RAship and are unable to commit 20 hours/week are still eligible for a limited paid internship and encouraged to apply. 

  • Non-MIT students are welcome to apply, although internship stipend is not guaranteed.

  • Current or recent Sandbox team members are eligible to apply.

Program Elements

  • Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and subject matter experts

  • Education on understanding the needs and challenges related to specific healthcare focuses

  • Entrepreneurship-related workshops

  • Expert-led talks tailored for specific track focuses

  • Facilitated team formation; Opportunities to connect with the existing teams and other participants to foster collaboration 

  • Tailored MIT I-Corps Customer Discovery workshop

  • Potential for continued support in MIT Sandbox