Massachusetts MassCEC Catalyst Grants
$75,000
About the Programs
About Catalyst
The Catalyst Program provides grants of up to $75,000 to researchers and early-stage companies looking to demonstrate initial prototypes of their climate technologies. Catalyst is jointly administered by MassCEC and MassVentures with a goal of stimulating the commercialization of climate technologies developed in Massachusetts. Specifically, the program is designed to build and demonstrate the feasibility of transforming new ideas from the research stage to commercially viable technologies to increase industry and investor interest. The application process consists of two steps: 1) the written application and review; and 2) finalists participate in pitch days to panels of independent industry experts. All finalists receive complimentary pitch coaching and strategy mentoring. Awardees gain access to a vast network of partners, expert local market and policy insights, and mentoring from MassCEC and MassVentures.
About Academic Activator (A2)
In parallel with Catalyst, MassCEC and MassVentures will award at least three and up to five additional grants of up to $75,000 each for projects led by applicants who are Principal Investigators (“PI”) at a Massachusetts-based non-profit research organization or institution.
Eligibility
Technology Eligibility
- Catalyst and Academic Activator are for climate technologies that are at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2-4, according to the MassCEC Readiness Calculator.
- Climatetech is defined by the Catalyst RFP, as followed by the MassCEC organizational definition, and must be adhered to. Technologies that do not meet these criteria will be rejected.
Applicant Eligibility
Catalyst and Academic Activator eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based early-stage climatetech companies, Principal Investigators at Massachusetts-based nonprofit research or academic institutions, and Massachusetts-based students led by a faculty member or researcher at a Massachusetts-based nonprofit research or academic institution.
For full Program details, please refer to the Catalyst RFP available through the program link.
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