Seeking real-world solutions
IDE examines the benefits and opportunities from advances in technology and digitization in economies, societies, and lives. Our research and dissemination aim to advance knowledge and help businesses, governments and individuals adapt to a world in transformation. Our work is made possible by the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations.
If your company is interested in joining our Corporate Membership Program, please contact Christie Ko (cko@mit.edu).
If you are an individual or represent a foundation, and are interested in learning more about supporting the IDE, please contact David Verrill (dverrill@mit.edu).
Download the 2017 Annual Report.
The year 2017 was one of epic disruption, with AI, platforms, blockchain, and fake news all posing new challenges that will shape the digital economy for years and decades to come. Digital technologies are driving unprecedented change, disruption, and opportunity in business, the economy, and society. As the pace of change accelerates, it’s imperative that humans examine the most pressing question of our time: How do we thrive in a period of profound digital transformation?
The mission of the IDE is rooted in positive action. We believe there is remarkable opportunity for humans to thrive and prosper in the digital age. While our research is academic in its approach, our charter is to understand, inform, and pragmatically solve real-world challenges based on facts and causality.
We owe sincere appreciation and gratitude for the support of the individuals, corporations and foundations listed here. Together we are ensuring that everyone enjoys the bounty of the Digital Economy.
Foundations
Ford Foundation
Hitachi Foundation
Joyce Foundation
Markle Foundation
NASDAQ Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation
Corporations
Founding Members
Accenture
Deutsche Bank
Corporate Members
3M
AI in gov
Amazon.com
Benefitfocus
Boston Globe
Capgemini Consulting
Dell EMC
Deloitte Digital
Deutsche Bank
EMD Serono
Falabella
Futurwei Technologies
Gradus
ING Group
IRC4HR
ISN
MassMutual
Merck
Microsoft
Nomura Research Institute
Northwestern Mutual
Prudential Insurance
SAS
Schneider Electric
Signify
Suruga Bank
TDF Ventures
WeChat
Gifts
Wesley Chan
Steven Denning
Joseph Eastin
Brad Feld & Amy Batchelor
David Morganthaler
Joel Ornstein
Eric & Wendy Schmidt
Ellen & Bruce Herzfelder
Gustavo Marini
David Morgenthaler
Joel Andrew Ornstein
Gustavo Pierini
Jeff and Liesl Wilke
Collaboration and support are critical to the continued success of IDE
Additional funding will enable our plans for a new wave of faculty hiring, curriculum development, outreach, and fellowships. Our supporters also fuel new cutting-edge research by our faculty and graduate students. To learn how you can join our community of stakeholders and support the mission of IDE, contact:
David Verrill
Executive Director
MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
MIT Sloan School of Management
245 First Street, Room E94-1521
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-452-3216
dverrill@mit.edu