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MassNextGen

MassNextGen

Administers cohort for underrepresented MA life sciences founders non-dilutive grant lab through the MassNextGen.

Between cyclesMassachusetts Life Sciences CenterUnited StatesEligible in Massachusetts
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About

MassNextGen — formally the Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative — is a Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) program that provides a year-long, customized support package to underrepresented life sciences entrepreneurs operating in Massachusetts. The program combines non-dilutive grant funding, lab bench space at a sponsoring incubator, one-on-one executive coaching and mentorship, and an …

What this grant funds

Year-long non-dilutive grants, lab bench access, and executive coaching for underrepresented founders leading Massachusetts life sciences companies.

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.12 months
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