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InnovateMass

Offers Massachusetts cleantech startups bridging the commercialization valley of death through the InnovateMass.

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About

InnovateMass is a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center grant program that funds near-commercialization cleantech startups to bridge the valley of death between lab demonstration and commercial deployment. Awards reach up to $350,000 per project, and in the most recent completed cycle MassCEC awarded $2.86 million across nine companies, producing an average award of approximately $318,000. The FY26 ro…

What this grant funds

Near-commercialization Massachusetts cleantech startups across four MassCEC focus areas, with a dedicated Gridtech Spotlight track for grid-related technologies.

Key facts
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.masscec.com