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MLSC Impact Catalyst Program

MLSC Impact Catalyst

Connects non-dilutive milestone grant for seed-stage MA life science startups for research through the MLSC Impact Catalyst.

Between cyclesMassachusetts Life Sciences CenterUnited StatesEligible in Massachusetts

The MLSC Impact Catalyst is a non-dilutive seed grant program run by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), a quasi-public state agency that has deployed more than $2 billion into the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem since 2008. Impact Catalyst specifically targets early-stage Massachusetts life science startups working in five designated focus areas — Medical Devices and Diagnostics,…

Non-dilutive seed funding up to $250,000 for Massachusetts life science startups working in Medical Devices & Diagnostics, Health Equity, Women's Health, Psychiatric Diseases & Pain Management, or Microbiome & Antibiotics.

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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.masslifesciences.com