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MLSC Impact Catalyst Program

Funds early-stage Massachusetts life science startups in high-need disease areas with non-dilutive seed grants.

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The MLSC Impact Catalyst Program sits under the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and backs early-stage Massachusetts life science startups in underinvested research areas with significant disease burden. It is a seed-stage, non-dilutive grant program for companies in five named focus areas.

Awards go up to $250,000 and are paid in milestone tranches: 25% after seed funding is secured, 25% after…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.masslifesciences.com