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The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Sector Spark Grant Program provides funding to Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to enhance their capacity to deliver specialized support to tech-based startups in Massachusetts.
The program offers two funding tracks: operating funds to design and deliver high-quality entrepreneurial programming, and capital funds to build or procure infrastructure and equipment that accelerates sector-specific startups. Eligible ESOs can support startups across priority innovation sectors.
On March 18, 2025, MassTech awarded ,553,625 to four ESOs, including LabCentral, which received nearly million to launch an Applied AI program targeting biotech breakthroughs. Applications are open to nonprofit and mission-driven ESOs operating in Massachusetts.
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Sector Spark Grant Program | Innovation Projects and Initiatives Overview AI Models Innovation Challenge BlueTech Tech & Innovation Collaborative R&D Matching Grant Intern Partnership Program Robotics Digital Twin Initiative Tech Talent Diversity Initiative Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Sector Spark Grant Program Sector Spark Grant Program The Sector Spark grant program provides funding to Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to enhance their capacity to deliver specialized support to tech-based startups in Massachusetts.
Tech-based entrepreneurs and startups are at the forefront of developing new technologies that drive job creation and economic growth. However, they face significant challenges in accessing specialized resources, mentorship, and support networks necessary for success. ESOs are crucial in providing these essential services but it is challenging to find funding to offer tailored support programs.
This funding opportunity addresses this gap by equipping ESOs with the resources needed to build or scale specialized mentorship, accelerator, and support programs for tech-based startups in targeted industry sectors.
Sector Spark provides an opportunity for ESOs to access operating funds to design and deliver high-quality entrepreneurial programming as well as an opportunity to access capital funds to build or procure new and novel infrastructure, equipment or resources that directly aid in the execution of proposed programming and acceleration of sector-specific startups.
On March 18, 2025, $2,553,625 in grants were announced to four Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) focused on startup growth across key innovation sectors in Massachusetts.
LabCentral (Cambridge, MA) LabCentral, a launchpad for high-potential life sciences startups, has been awarded a total of $1,953,625 ($200,000 for programming and $1,753,625 for capital improvements) to launch the first “Applied AI”-program targeting breakthroughs in biotech in Massachusetts.
LabCentral will partner with C10 Labs, an AI Venture Studio, to run two cohorts of their new studio program with the goal of supporting at least 30 early-stage startups. The majority of LabCentral’s grant will be used to enhance LabCentral’s lab space with advanced research equipment and edge-computing capabilities to meet the needs of companies operating at the intersection of AI and biotech.
InnoVenture Labs (Beverly, MA) InnoVenture Labs, a startup incubator specializing in cleantech and biotech, received $200,000 to establish the Connected Grid Alliance in partnership with the Massachusetts Light Commissioners Association. The Connected Grid Alliance aims to integrate advanced technologies such as AI and cybersecurity into the operations of municipal electric utilities.
InnoVenture Labs will run at least two cohorts to prepare startups for municipal partnerships through tailored workshops, strategic mentorship and real-world pilot project opportunities to bridge the gap between innovation and adoption in the public utility sector.
SeaAhead, an organization that supports bluetech startups, received $200,000 (in partnership with Legacy Global) to launch the In-Water Piloting Accelerator, a program designed to help bring marine technologies to market.
Participating startups will receive technical support and mentorship while conducting pilot projects to validate their technologies at test sites along the Massachusetts coast in cities and towns such as Boston, Gloucester, Falmouth, New Bedford and Plymouth. The program strengthens the state’s bluetech innovation ecosystem by helping startups overcome commercialization barriers.
SundAI Club (Cambridge, MA) SundAI Club, an AI-prototyping studio, received $200,000 to support its “Sundai Hacks,” 12-hour weekly prototyping sessions where teams rapidly brainstorm, validate and develop AI-powered applications.
The Sector Spark grant will help SundAI Club enhance its hack sessions, provide extra support for aspiring startup founders looking to transition their AI product from “hack” to startup, and spread its educational content and rapid-prototyping framework to more communities throughout Massachusetts.
Complementing these hacks are tailored workshops for founders and innovators, mentorship opportunities, and a focus on community building through open-source projects and active online platforms. Get Innovation Institute news from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative in your inbox. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Entrepreneur support organizations, early-stage businesses in strategic MA sectors. Check current solicitation for eligible sectors and organization types. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) Capital Grants is a state-funded program from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) that helps Massachusetts innovators at Technology Readiness Levels 4–6 begin manufacturing their hardtech technologies. Funding ranges from $100,000 to $2,000,000, with a required 1:1 cost match. The program supports sectors including electronics, bioindustrial manufacturing, robotics, and additive manufacturing. Private-sector applicants must partner with a Massachusetts higher education institution, nonprofit, or public entity. Software-only projects are not eligible. Applications for the April 2026 cycle closed April 6, 2026.
Technology Adoption Grant is a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) that funds the implementation of digital and technology solutions in Massachusetts businesses. The program supports small to mid-sized companies seeking to integrate technology—including artificial intelligence—to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, or modernize their business processes. Eligible applicants are Massachusetts-based small to mid-sized businesses, including those in repair and retail sectors. Awards of up to $30,000 are available, making this an accessible opportunity for businesses looking to leverage technology for competitive advantage and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Grants (Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund) is sponsored by FuzeHub (New York State). These grants, part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. Project categories include adoption of new technology to enhance a process and/or product, prototype development, design for manufacturing, proof-of-concept manufacturing, certain equipment purchases, and manufacturing scale-up.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.