Robert Zubrin
The Mars Technology Institute (MTI) is a forward-looking initiative dedicated to advancing technologies that will enable sustainable human settlement beyond Earth, with Mars as the central focus. MTI serves as a hub where engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries collaborate to develop solutions for the most pressing challenges of space exploration—ranging from life-support systems and energy generation to robotics, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), and habitat construction. By aligning research, education, and industry partnerships, MTI aims to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and the practical needs of future Mars missions.
Beyond technical development, MTI strives to inspire the next generation of explorers and innovators by fostering a culture of imagination, problem-solving, and resilience. Through strategic partnerships with startups, academic institutions, and established aerospace companies, MTI positions itself as both a thought leader and an incubator of real-world solutions. Its mission extends beyond Mars: the innovations cultivated at MTI are designed to benefit humanity as a whole, driving advancements in sustainability, energy, and robotics that will transform life on Earth as much as they will shape our destiny among the stars.
At the Mars Technology Institute, we believe the future of space settlement will be built through collaboration. We invite forward-thinking companies, researchers, and investors to join us in shaping technologies that will not only enable life on Mars but also transform sustainability, energy, and robotics here on Earth.