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Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC). This program aims to expand capacity for robotics research, commercialization, and talent development across diverse regions of Massachusetts. It seeks innovative projects that increase geographic and programmatic diversity, improve accessibility in underserved regions, and expand robotics applications to new industry sectors.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program | NEMC Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program CLOSED: NOFO No. 2025-JAII-04 The Robotics department at the Innovation Institute, a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative ("Mass Tech Collaborative" or "MassTech"), is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity for funding from the Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program (the “NOFO”) to solicit responses from potential ecosystem partners that can contribute to the growth and diversification of the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem.
The Innovation Institute will provide strategic support to “regional robotics ecosystem partners” on a competitive basis via this ecosystem support grant program in order to expand capacity for robotics research, commercialization and talent development in geographically diverse regions of the Commonwealth.
This NOFO seeks innovative project proposals aimed at increasing the geographic and programmatic diversity of the robotics ecosystem across the Commonwealth, making robotics more accessible in underserved regions or expanding robotics applications to new industry sectors. Full details included in the NOFO linked below. Team Lead: Peter Haas, proposals@masstech.
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Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program is funded by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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