MassCEC CriticalMass Program Grant

The MassCEC CriticalMass Program supports growth-stage climatetech startups by providing up to $1,000,000 in grant funding, specialized services, and partner matchmaking. This initiative aims to address significant challenges such as capital needs and regulatory complexities faced by these startups. By proposing projects that tackle decarbonization challenges, successful applicants will contribute to the advancement of Massachusetts' clean energy economy and help establish the state as a leader in climate innovation.

About MassCEC
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a 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.
The Challenge
Growth-stage climatetech startups face distinct challenges, including significant capital needs, regulatory complexity, and customer adoption barriers, as they scale from pilot projects to commercial deployments. Sustained support is critical—without it, startups struggle to penetrate markets and build the financial momentum required for lasting success.
About CriticalMass
CriticalMass, MassCEC’s latest growth-stage Tech-to-Market program provides up to $1,000,000 in grant funding, specialized services, and partner matchmaking to startup applicants with strong track records of early-stage commercialization and successful demonstration projects.
Successful applicants will propose commercial deployment projects that address important decarbonization challenges within MassCEC's four focus areas, help to grow the state’s clean energy economy, and contribute to Massachusetts’ continued clean energy leadership.