MIT Solve runs a program called Economic Prosperity that helps people get better access to jobs and money through technology. They focus on helping people who are often left out of good opportunities. The program works on several challenges: 2.6 billion people don't have internet access, 1.4 billion people can't use banks, and 2 billion people work in jobs without official benefits.
MIT Solve creates contests where teams compete to solve these problems using new technology like AI. They support solutions that help people get jobs, start businesses, access banking, and build wealth. Some examples include apps that help fishers sell their catch, platforms that train caregivers, tools that give people digital addresses to access services, and programs that help people with disabilities find work.
The program especially focuses on helping women, people of color, and other groups that face extra barriers. Their goal is to use technology to make sure everyone can participate in and benefit from the economy, not just people who already have advantages.