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Boston Mayor's Office BiotechPath / Mass Life Sciences Center programs

Helps innovative organizations in United States that are turning innovation ideas into reliable market-ready products.

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Boston Mayor's Office BiotechPath / Mass Life Sciences Center programs is a Massachusetts life sciences support umbrella centered on the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. It connects Boston-facing BiotechPath support with a broader state portfolio for companies, nonprofits, academic institutions, students, and workforce partners working in biotech and life sciences. The active portfolio spans grant and support routes such as Impact Catalyst, MassNextGen, Neuroscience Consortium, Pathmaker, Education and Workforce Grant Program, internship programs, and the Tax Incentive route. Awards in the structured record run from $100,000 to $5 million, with a median actual award of $500,000, on an annual cycle with a 30 percent match requirement and a TRL 3 to 7 window. This is a strong fit for Massachusetts organizations that can point to translational research, workforce development, or infrastructure needs and back them with a concrete budget. The clearest applications usually come from life sciences teams that already know which MLSC route they belong in and can show why the project benefits the state economy as well as the applicant.

Max award$5M
Realistic median$500K
Success rate20–30%
Decision time—

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: www.masslifesciences.com