InnovateMass
InnovateMass from Massachusetts Clean Energy Center funds Massachusetts teams to pilot and commercialize innovative clean energy or climatetech solutions ready for real-world demonstration.
Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Due Dates: October 20, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 per project; typical duration up to 24 months; 50% cost share required (25% for Public Benefit Sites)
Summary: Supports Massachusetts-based teams to demonstrate and commercialize innovative clean energy or climatetech solutions bridging the gap between early innovation and market adoption.
Key Information: Applicant teams must include a MA-based climatetech company (Lead Applicant) and at least one Demonstration Partner; technology must be at TRL 5–8.
Description
This program provides grant funding and technical support to Massachusetts-based growth-stage companies and their partners working to advance clean energy or climatetech technologies. The initiative aims to help innovators overcome the "commercialization valley of death" by supporting pilot and demonstration projects that validate technology performance and accelerate commercialization. Projects must address critical energy or climate challenges and deliver measurable clean energy or climate benefits for Massachusetts.
