InnovateMass Grant Program

The InnovateMass Grant Program aims to bridge the funding gap for companies facing the commercialization valley of death. It offers up to $350,000 in grants and technical support for projects that deploy new clean energy technologies or innovative combinations of existing technologies. This initiative targets significant energy challenges and supports the growth of Massachusetts' clean energy economy, ensuring the state remains a leader in clean energy innovation.

The Challenge: Bridging the Funding Gap
To support companies facing the so-called "commercialization valley of death,” a widely-recognized funding gap that exists between early-stage support offered by angel investors and later-stage support historically provided by venture capital and strategic investors.
About InnovateMass
The InnovateMass program provides up to $350,000 in grant funding and technical support to applicant teams deploying new clean energy technologies or innovative combinations of existing technologies with a strong potential for commercialization. Successful applicants will propose projects that address important energy challenges within our four focus areas, help to grow the state’s clean energy economy, and contribute to Massachusetts’ continued clean energy leadership.