Catalyst and DICES RFP Grant

Catalyst and DICES RFP Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Amount: Up to US $75,000
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

The Catalyst and DICES programs, managed by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), provide grants of up to $75,000 for early-stage climate technology projects. Catalyst supports researchers and companies in prototype development, while DICES focuses on funding underrepresented applicants in the cleantech sector. Both initiatives aim to foster innovation, stimulate commercialization, and ensure equitable access to resources and mentoring, contributing to Massachusetts' clean energy economy and climate leadership.

Overview

About MassCEC The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) is a quasi-state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state. Our Mission MassCEC’s mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climate solution innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader while growing the state’s clean energy economy. MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. Catalyst and DICES About Catalyst The Catalyst Program provides grants of up to $75,000 to researchers and early-stage companies looking to demonstrate initial prototypes of their climate technologies. Catalyst is jointly administered by MassCEC and MassVentures with a goal of stimulating the commercialization of climate technologies developed in the Commonwealth. Specifically, the program is designed to demonstrate the feasibility of transforming new ideas from the research stage to commercially viable technologies to increase industry and investor interest. All awardees gain access to a vast network of partners, expert local market and policy insights, and mentoring from MassCEC and MassVentures, while all finalists receive complimentary pitch coaching and business mentoring. About DICES (Diversity in Cleantech- Early Stage) In parallel with Catalyst, MassCEC and MassVentures will award up to three additional grants of up to $75,000 each for projects led by applicants who are underrepresented in the Climatetech industry or faced economic barriers entering the environmental or entrepreneurial landscape.

Eligibility

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