MassVentures Announces $4.5 Million in Grant Funding for 26 Deep Tech Startups - MassVentures

Funding Rounds

Summary

MassVentures and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development announced $4.5 million in START grant funding for 26 deep tech startups. The program helps SBIR and STTR awardees turn federally funded research into scalable businesses in Massachusetts. The grants support companies working in biotech, AI, cleantech, quantum, and other advanced technology areas, with funds used for business development, marketing, and IP strategy. The article also highlights several recipients building software-enabled or highly technical products across health, mobility, climate, and aerospace.

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Amount $500.0K Total raised
Date May 16, 2025 Announcement date
Investors MassVentures Lead investors
Company https://www.gelformed.com/ Funded company

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industries
Government, Public sector
applications
Data Management

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Aerospace Software Autonomous Systems Software Defense Technology Software

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