MassChallenge 2011 Partnerships

If you would like to sponsor MassChallenge or are interested in learning more, please contact sponsor@masschallenge.org.

Diamond Partners

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Founding Diamond Sponsor

In the words of Gov. Deval Patrick, “Massachusetts is the destination for opportunity, growth, innovation, entrepreneurship and global leadership. The Commonwealth is a hub of innovation in the business, social and cultural arenas…It’s all here.”

Fan Pier
Diamond Sponsor

ONE Marina Park Drive at Fan Pier is conveniently located between the Moakley Courthouse and the ICA on Boston’s new waterfront. When completed, Fan Pier will include 1st class office space, luxury residential, a park, marina, retail, hotel and spa.

Johnson & Johnson’s Corporate Office of Science & Technology (COSAT)
Diamond Sponsor

Johnson & Johnson’s Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT) was created in 1978 to foster our company's long-standing focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. It was formed by assembling a team of senior scientists and clinicians whose primary objective is to identify, nurture, and guide emerging technologies and products, ensuring that Johnson & Johnson's long history of success continues well into the future.

Josh Boger
Diamond Sponsor

Dr. Joshua Boger is the founder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX). He retired as Vertex’s Chief Executive Officer and continues to serve on the Board. Dr. Boger holds a bachelor of arts in Chemistry and Philosophy from Wesleyan University (Connecticut) and a master's and doctorate degrees in Chemistry from Harvard University. He is the author of over 50 scientific publications, holds 31 issued U.S. patents in pharmaceutical discovery and development, and has lectured widely in the United States, in Europe and in Asia.

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation
Diamond Sponsor

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation, established in 2007 at the time of the firm’s IPO, was endowed with substantial commitments of personal funds from our senior managing directors.The mission of the Foundation is to support entrepreneurship, with a goal of encouraging job creation, innovation and economic growth.

The Deshpande Foundation
Founding Diamond Sponsor

The Deshpande Foundation, founded in 1996, is one of the leading philanthropic Foundations in Massachusetts and India in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and international development. Through its grantmaking, the Deshpande Foundation has helped launch innovative companies, helped NGOs develop an international presence and launched partnerships with some of the most remarkable change agents in the world today

Platinum Partners

Microsoft
Founding Platinum Sponsor

The Microsoft New England Research & Development Center is a research and software innovation campus located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts.With teams of the most dedicated people in the industry, events that showcase the latest ideas in technology, and a true sense of community, working here is more than a job — it's all about the experience.

Turnstone
Platinum Sponsor

Turnstone is the Steelcase Furniture line serving young companies, inspired by their efficient, do-it-yourself spirit. Turnstone has studied the way emerging companies work and has created workspaces that help companies get work done.

The Mass Tech Collaborative
Platinum Sponsor

The Mass Tech Collaborative's John Adams Innovation Institute has a goal to enhance innovation as an integral process of the Massachusetts economy. The institute aims to strengthen and grow institutions and industries that comprise the Commonwealth's knowledge economy.

Russian Venture Company
Platinum Sponsor

At RVC-USA, we understand your passion and drive because we’ve been in your shoes. We’re a visionary and strategic investor of early-stage capital that melds the innovation of U.S. start-ups with the resources of Russia – empowering exceptional entrepreneurs to build innovative businesses, bring new products to market and transform their industries. We’re familiar with the challenges you face. And we tap decades of entrepreneurial experience to add value beyond just capital.

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Platinum Sponsor

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is a quasi-public agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts tasked with implementing the Massachusetts Life Sciences Act, a ten-year, $1 billion initiative that was signed into law in June of 2008. The Center’s mission is to create jobs in the life sciences and support vital scientific research that will improve the human condition. This work includes making financial investments in public and private institutions that are advancing life sciences research, development and commercialization as well as building ties between sectors of the Massachusetts life sciences community. For more information, visit www.masslifesciences.com.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Platinum Sponsor

Created by the Green Jobs Act of 2008, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating the success of clean energy technologies, companies and projects in the Commonwealth—while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.

American Airlines
Platinum Sponsor

American Airlines offers a suite of travel products tailored to meet the unique needs of small and midsize businesses. Their programs include features such as protection against fare increases, VIP travel benefits, rewards for loyalty to American, cash rebate credit cards, and group travel discounts. But their support doesn’t end in the air. American Airlines also strives to have a positive impact on the economic growth and viability of the communities they serve, so American actively pursues opportunities to support emerging businesses through great initiatives such as MassChallenge. On the ground and in the air, American Airlines is committed to helping small businesses succeed.