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RoboBench: Shared Infrastructure for Commercialization Readiness is a capital grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) that funds the development of shared robotics infrastructure across Massachusetts to accelerate hardware commercialization.
Supported through the Mass Leads Act, the program prioritizes cross-sector robotics capabilities such as manufacturing facilities and testing platforms that benefit multiple industry users. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based nonprofit entities and public or private institutions of higher education focused on commercializing hardware-based robotic technologies.
Applicants must demonstrate genuine collaboration with key industry partners. MassTech expects to award multiple grants ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000. The full application deadline is April 3, 2026, with a 25% cash or in-kind match required.
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Shared Infrastructure for Commercialization Readiness RoboBench is a new capital grant opportunity supported through the Mass Leads Act to strengthen the state’s robotics ecosystem. This program supports the development of shared robotics-related infrastructure across Massachusetts to enable cross-sector robotics commercialization.
The goal is to improve access to the vital resources robotics groups need to commercialize their hardware, such as manufacturing facilities and testing platforms. The Innovation Institute is seeking proposals to develop ubiquitous shared infrastructure with a focus on cross-sector robotics capabilities.
RoboBench Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Attachment C - Budget Template Questions & Answers Document Concept Papers Due: Thursday, February 19 Full Application Deadline: Friday, April 3 Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based nonprofit entities or public or private institutions of higher education, supporting the commercialization of hardware-based robotic technologies.
To be considered, applicants must demonstrate a genuine intent to support commercialization efforts as well as a genuine collaboration with key industry partners. MassTech expects to make multiple capital grant awards that range from $250,000 to $2,000,000.
All expenditures to be funded by the MassTech Collaborative under this program must be accounted for by the recipient in its financial records as a capital expenditure under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). All Respondents must provide a 25% match of the requested funding, which can be in cash or in-kind.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts-based nonprofit entities or public or private institutions of higher education focused on hardware-based robotics commercialization; 25% match in cash or in-kind required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250,000 to $2,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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