MassCEC CriticalMass Program Grant

MassCEC CriticalMass Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

NOTE: Questions to MassCEC due: January 15, 2026, Concept Papers due: February 12, 2026 11:59pm Proposals due: April 7, 2026, 11:59pm 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. Our Mission MassCEC's mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climatetech innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, while advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader and growing the state’s clean energy economy. 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.

Eligibility

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