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CriticalMass

Supports near-commercial Massachusetts cleantech teams through CriticalMass with matching funds that de-risk scale up steps.

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CriticalMass is a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center grant program targeting near-commercial cleantech companies at Technology Readiness Level 8 or above. The program awards up to $1,000,000 per project, with approximately three awards made per round from a $3 million total round pool. A 25% cost-share is required, of which 80% may be satisfied through in-kind contributions and only 20% must be cas…

Near-commercial Massachusetts cleantech companies at TRL 8 or above operating in Clean Transportation, High Performance Buildings, Net Zero Grid, or Offshore Wind.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$3M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.masscec.com