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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2. 9 Million in Awards through Massachusetts AI Hub | Massachusetts AI Hub Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.
9 Million in Awards through Massachusetts AI Hub AI Models Innovation Challenge Will Support Seven Breakthrough AI Model Projects that Tackle Challenges in Health Care, Climate Resiliency, Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) today announced $2,882,219 to support seven projects through the Massachusetts (MA) AI Models Innovation Challenge grant program, a flagship initiative under the Massachusetts AI Hub that leverages domain-specific AI models to solve real-world problems within key sectors of the economy.
The projects will leverage more than $950,000 in matching funds from industry and academic partners to fund the full AI model lifecycle, from data acquisition to deployment, and support concrete, high-impact use cases such as wildfire response, pediatric health care, flood planning and recycling optimization. The projects will ultimately enhance the state’s reputation as a hub for ethical, applied AI.
“Massachusetts recognizes how AI can solve business challenges and ultimately create new, good paying jobs statewide,” said Governor Maura Healey. " The MA AI Models Program is taking a laser-focused approach to specific industries that seek to improve pediatric health, strengthen coastal resilience and make our advanced manufacturers more competitive.
” “The AI revolution is here and Massachusetts is leading the charge in a way that is responsible and effective,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “The MA AI Models program drives business growth and innovation while upholding strong ethical standards. It’s about creating jobs and boosting our economic output.
” The MA AI Models Innovation Challenge launched in February 2025 with the goal of positioning Massachusetts as a global leader in applied AI innovation. The program targets domain-specific use cases, which are more energy-efficient and easier to commercialize than today’s generalized AI systems.
“By investing in practical, domain-specific AI models, we are accelerating innovation and growth in industries that matter most to Massachusetts,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “Our efforts to increase sustainability and advance next-generation manufacturing will position our state as the best place to build and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions.
” “We see the MA AI Models Innovation Challenge as more than a funding opportunity — it’s a unique investment in research and development, the broader AI ecosystem and in the state’s future as a leader in responsible and applied AI,” said Massachusetts AI Hub Director Sabrina Mansur.
“These awards prove that when we pair Massachusetts’ research excellence with real industry problems, we unlock solutions with the potential to scale globally." MassTech received 61 submissions from universities and nonprofits statewide, demonstrating strong demand for applied-AI research and development support.
MassTech selected awardees through a highly competitive process and evaluated submissions on impact potential as well as ethical and responsible AI practices. The projects are geographically diverse, spanning Central Massachusetts, Greater Boston, north of Boston, the Southcoast and Western Mass, advancing AI capacity across the state.
Below are the MA AI Model Innovation program winners: Boston Children’s Hospital - $200,014: Boston Children’s Hospital is developing a multi-modal AI system to improve care for children with Crohn’s disease. The system aims to reduce hospitalizations, improve outcomes, and ease the clinician burden for over 2,000 patients. EarthDNA - $1,000,000: EarthDNA’s S.
H. O. E.
S. project will deploy three AI models to target footwear waste in Massachusetts by facilitating “circular” re-use, resale and recycling pathways. The system aims to reduce footwear waste by 30 percent and create more than 200 green jobs by 2030.
Northeastern University - $504,043: Northeastern University seeks to develop an AI-powered platform designed to deliver real-time, AI-powered risk assessments to coastal communities. Pilot deployments are planned for Marshfield and Woods Hole.
Northeastern University - $16,500: Northeastern University aims to accelerate and improve early-stage product development in industries like footwear, fashion and manufacturing using an open-source, generative design model. Western New England University - $500,000: Western New England University aims to develop a multi-sensor AI system for real-time defect detection in metal additive manufacturing.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Chemical Engineering Department - $381,931: WPI is developing an AI-driven digital twin to transform mixed waste into renewable fuel via hydrothermal liquefaction. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Manipulation & Environmental Robotics Lab - $279,731: WPI is developing automated dataset generation to boost AI accuracy in industrial recycling and improve material recovery facility.
Earlier this year, Governor Healey announced major efforts to grow the artificial intelligence ecosystem through the Massachusetts AI Hub, including hiring Sabrina Mansur as director and providing $31 million to expand sustainable high-performance computing necessary for AI innovation. The Massachusetts AI Hub is the state's central nexus for AI innovation and governance across industry, academia and the private sector.
The AI Hub, supported by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, harnesses state resources and the top-tier talent to drive transformative change in the sector. With a focus on responsible AI development at its core, the AI Hub is committed to supporting Massachusetts as a global leader in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and ethical AI ecosystem. For more information, visit masstech.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
The Cummings Foundation's flagship program will award $35 million to roughly 150 eastern-Massachusetts nonprofits in 2027, up from $30 million — and nearly all of it now flows as unrestricted general operating support. Letters of Inquiry opened July 15 and close September 16, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how the multi-year and 10-year tracks work, and how to write an LOI that survives the first cut.
Read articleCummings Foundation grew its annual local program from $30 million to $35 million for 2026 awards, but the dollar increase is the smaller story. Nearly every grant now flows as unrestricted general operating support — the funding nonprofits ask for most and receive least. For eligible Massachusetts organizations, the 2027 cycle opens July 15 with a September 16 letter-of-inquiry deadline. Here is who qualifies, why the shift to operating support changes the calculus, and how a small nonprofit should approach a program that hands out 150 grants a year, most of them chosen by community volunteers.
Read articleThe Cummings Foundation lifted its flagship local grant program from $30M to $35M for 2026, citing government funding cuts and rising costs, while shifting nearly all of its 150 grants to unrestricted general operating support. Here is who qualifies, how the July-to-January application cycle works, and how a Massachusetts nonprofit should build a competitive letter of inquiry.
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