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Join us March 6th at 12:00pm ET for an informational webinar to learn more about the Founders School! During this hour, we will be providing an overview of the program and answering your questions about being a part of our second cohort. Register for the webinar at: https://lnkd.in/eZTSQqnV Launched in the fall of 2024, the Founders School is a pre-accelerator program which supports founders in the deep tech space often overlooked by traditional funding sources. It seeks to amplify their voices and provide them with the tools, resources, and community they need to transform groundbreaking ideas into high-growth, impactful ventures. The application window is currently open with a deadline of March 14th. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eUtKeRRC. Charlie Hipwood Sienna Leis Priya Yadav Vinit Nijhawan (he/him) Stacy Swider Whitney Leslie Myron Kassaraba The Massachusetts Founders Network ven^x

The deadline is approaching! We’re thrilled to partner with Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and FedTech to support the 2025 Massachusetts Climatetech Studio! If you’re a #climatetech innovator, don’t miss this chance to access world-class mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities. Apply now to help shape a more sustainable future. Learn more and apply by February 28th: https://lnkd.in/etApkk5a #MassClimateStudio, #ClimateTech, #CleanEnergy

Scaling next-generation battery technology isn’t just about breakthroughs in the lab - it’s about building the infrastructure to bring those breakthroughs to life. That’s why we’ve commissioned our R&D pilot line to accelerate the path from innovation to commercialization. This pilot line will help us refine manufacturing processes for dynamically stable, solid-state batteries, moving us closer to delivering higher energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety for EVs. It’s a critical step in translating promising science into real-world impact. A huge shoutout to our team and partners who are making this possible! 💡⚡ Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/e5yNTnDe #SolidStateBatteries #EVRevolution #BatteryInnovation #Manufacturing #AddenEnergy

LAST CALL! 3 days left to apply for a START Grant. If you are a Massachusetts-based startup interested in commercializing your technology and have won a Phase II #SBIR or #STTR award in the past 5 years, then don't miss this opportunity for additional non-dilutive funding. ***Deadline is Monday, February 24th*** Apply at https://lnkd.in/gbiuZyaK Charlie Hipwood Stacy Swider Priya Yadav Vinit Nijhawan (he/him) Myron Kassaraba Sienna Leis Whitney Leslie #commercialization #startups #innovation #grant

Calling all #climatetech startups and university researchers in Massachusetts! There's still time to apply for a Catalyst or DICES Grant. These programs, administered jointly by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and MassVentures, provide grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts-based researchers and early-stage companies looking to demonstrate initial prototypes of their clean energy technologies. Awardees also gain access to a vast network of partners, expert local market and policy insights, and mentoring. ⏱️ The application deadline is March 14th. Apply at https://lnkd.in/ex_a3S2Z Priya Yadav Marianna Miller Leslie Nash Susan Mlodozeniec

Only 6 days left to apply for a START Grant! If you are a MA-based startup with a Phase II #SBIR or #STTR in the last 5 years, don't miss out on this opportunity to apply for a non-dilutive grant, starting at $100K. Here's how recent winner Bloomer Tech benefitted from START to advance their novel technology: Research on women’s health has historically been underfunded, with medical studies often prioritizing men. This has led to gaps in understanding how treatments, dosages, and diseases impact women differently or exclusively. Bloomer Tech’s novel technology includes a wearable electrocardiogram device that looks and feels like a bra and a patient-facing app that collects, analyzes, and shares data for real-time personalized healthcare, management, and early detection. Non-dilutive funding has been a key part of their strategy and the START grant has been incredibly helpful for advancing their regulatory strategy and partnerships. APPLICATION DEADLINE - Monday, February 24th Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gbiuZyaK Stacy Swider Priya Yadav Alicia Chong Rodriguez Aceil Halaby

Passing this along ... these internship programs are a great resource for Massachusetts startup founders!

ICYMI: InnovateMass applications are due March 17! This round will highlight grid-focused startups and solutions, through a "Gridtech Spotlight" opportunity to partner with a MA electric utility on a gridtech demonstration, including Eversource Energy, Unitil, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC), and others! Please refer to our RFP for more information, which can be found at https://lnkd.in/eGGRn8xn. 📢 Here's what one of our grid-focused startups, NewGrid, had to say: "The MassCEC InnovateMass and Net Zero Grid grants were instrumental in enabling NewGrid to collaborate with ISO New England Inc., the regional transmission grid operator. ISO New England now has a decision support tool to improve congestion mitigation, a valuable tool for future ratepayer savings."

Apply now for a START Grant! START provides non-dilutive funding and business guidance to transform research into businesses and jobs. The number of awards has increased this year, so if you’re a MA-based startup with a Phase II #SBIR or #STTR, apply by February 24th to help commercialize your technology. Recent winner Emvolon, a spinout from MIT, is commercializing a platform technology that converts greenhouse gas emissions into valuable green chemicals and fuels like methanol and ammonia. Industries such as maritime, aviation, energy, waste management, and agriculture power the global economy and Emvolon is helping them power it without emissions. Leveraging their patented technology, Emvolon transforms car engines into cost-effective, modular and scalable chemical plants. The company is pushing the boundaries of clean energy innovation and accelerating the transition to a carbon-negative future. With the help of the START grant, Emvolon was able to reach technical and business milestones critical to commercialization. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to commercialize your technology! Apply by February 24th: https://lnkd.in/gbiuZyaK Stacy Swider Priya Yadav Emmanuel Kasseris, PhD Leslie Bromberg

The 4th Annual Clean Green Challenge applications are OPEN! ♻️ Are you working on solutions in carbon capture, green hydrogen, energy storage, or next-gen batteries? We’re looking for innovators tackling the biggest sustainability challenges. Entrepreneurs, researchers, and early-stage startups worldwide —this is your chance to pitch your breakthrough ideas to investors and industry leaders. Get the visibility and support you need to bring your innovation to the next level. Apply by March 19th: https://lnkd.in/eWgStCwV Not sure if you should apply? Join us February 26th for our Info Session! Get all your questions answered by program leaders and find out what makes a strong application. Registration link in comments below!