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MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge Program

MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge Program

Supports healthcare and life science startups to strengthen partnerships and scaling through a MassChallenge industry track.

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MassChallenge is a Boston-based, globally operating nonprofit accelerator founded in 2009. Its Healthcare Challenge Program is one of several industry-specific challenge tracks that match mid-to-late-stage startups with corporate partners seeking validated solutions. The 2026 cycle ran January through May 2026 across a four-month program structure; applications closed November 5, 2025. Corporate c…

What this grant funds

Healthcare and life sciences startups with validated products/solutions ready for corporate scaling partnerships.

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.4 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
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: masschallenge.org