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NEMC SCALE Capital Program

SCALE Capital: Massachusetts Lab-to-Fab Grant Program

Funds Massachusetts microelectronics teams moving lab-to-fab projects through SCALE Capital grants.

ClosedNortheast Microelectronics CoalitionUnited StatesEligible in Massachusetts
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The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition administers SCALE Capital as a grant program for Massachusetts microelectronics lab-to-fab projects. NEMC describes the Supporting Chip Advancement from Lab to Enterprise program as a $10 million investment in the Massachusetts microelectronics ecosystem.

For-profit entities have a direct path only through partnership: NEMC states they are eligible if they…

What this grant funds

Microelectronics lab-to-fab work in Massachusetts, including AI hardware, advanced packaging, semiconductor processes, secure edge computing, and quantum-related hardware.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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: nemicroelectronics.org