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# MassChallenge

MassChallenge is the global network for innovators working to solve massive challenges.

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## Posts

- [A Launchpad for Dual-Use Innovation: Inside the 2025 Air Force Labs Finale Showcase ](https://masschallenge.org/a-launchpad-for-dual-use-innovation-inside-the-2025-air-force-labs-finale-showcase/) - On June 24, MassChallenge HQ in Boston transformed into a launchpad for next-gen defense innovation.
- [Meet Anna Marie Wagner: MassChallenge’s New Board Member Championing Innovation and Humanity in AI ](https://masschallenge.org/meet-anna-marie-wagner-masschallenges-new-board-member-championing-innovation-and-humanity-in-ai/) - MassChallenge is proud to welcome Anna Marie Wagner to our Board of Directors, an executive and investor whose career spans high-growth startups, global capital markets, and transformative…
- [MassChallenge Switzerland - Meet the Health Valley & Investment in Healthcare Masterclass](https://masschallenge.org/masschallenge-switzerland-meet-the-health-valley-investment-in-healthcare-masterclass/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://masschallenge.org/) - x THE RANKING IS NEW. THE TRACK RECORD ISN'T. SEE HOW ALUMNI & EXPERTS HELPED US RANK #2 → WE BACK THE RARE HUMANS WITH THE GRIT TO SOLVE THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES. Accelerating solutions in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Security & Resiliency, Sustainable Food Systems, Climate, and Global Financial Systems. APPLY TO AN ACCELERATOR WORK
- [Experts](https://masschallenge.org/experts/) - NETWORK > OUR NETWORK > EXPERTS WHERE EXPERIENCE FUELS PROGRESS. Experts across our global network bring sharp insight and seasoned judgment to help founders cut through complexity and execute with conviction. Explore programs join the network Experts 1 + Founder Alumni 1 + Corporate & nonprofit partners 1 + FOR EXPERTS MassChallenge’s expert community spans
- [Ways to Support](https://masschallenge.org/give/) - ABOUT > WAYS TO SUPPORT MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT. MassChallenge unites rare humans across industries and continents to take on humanity’s hardest challenges. Your support fuels the ecosystem that turns conviction into global impact. donate today Startups Accelerated 1 + Follow-on Capital Raised $ 0 B Global Partners 1 + Pilot Conversion 1 % POWER
- [Sanofi](https://masschallenge.org/mcsano/) - Sanofi THRIVE Challenge Transforming Health in Rural America through Inclusive, Value-driven Equity. APPLICATIONS OPEN SEP 29 – OCT 20, 2026! APPLY now Sanofi THRIVE Challenge powered by MassChallenge Sanofi THRIVE Challenge, Transforming Health in Rural America through Inclusive, Value-driven Equity, powered by MassChallenge and Sanofi, identifies and supports healthtech and digital health startups building solutions
- [Dual-Use Symposium](https://masschallenge.org/dual-use-symposium/) - Join MassChallenge’s Dual-Use Symposium in Boston on November 5, 2026, connecting startups, government, defense leaders, and industry across the dual-use ecosystem.
- [SMU Fintech Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/7k4x9p2q8m/) - FINTECH DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD FROM THE SIDELINES Get closer to the people, institutions, and opportunities that can move your company forward. The SMU Fintech Accelerator brings a highly selective cohort of fintech founders to Dallas for 16 weeks of specialized mentorship, commercial engagement, and access to the expertise of SMU Cox School of Business and
- [Team](https://masschallenge.org/team/) - ABOUT > ABOUT US > TEAM MEET THE TEAM GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Cait Brumme Chief Executive Officer Marcy Axelrad Chief Operating Officer Robby Bitting Chief of Staff Chris Houlihan Chief Growth Officer Steven Johnston Head of Advancement Craig J. Lewis Interim Managing Director, Texas Strategy Will Magruder Vice President, Partnerships GLOBAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cait Brumme
- [Events at MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/masschallenge-events/) - Explore upcoming MassChallenge events, including startup showcases, networking opportunities, info sessions, symposiums, and innovation events.
- [Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/challenge-program/) - ACCELERATORS > OUR ACCELERATORS > CHALLENGE THE SOLUTIONS OF THE FUTURE WON'T BUILD THEMSELVES. Our Challenge programs match rare founders with corporate powerhouses to move discovery into practice, turning early validation into real-world adoption. Explore challenge programs CHALLENGE PROGRAMS We know that progress in systems-critical markets requires collaboration across startups, industry, government, and philanthropy. Yet
- [Accelerators](https://masschallenge.org/our-accelerators/) - ACCELERATORS > OUR ACCELERATORS WHERE THE HARDEST PROBLEMS MEET FOUNDERS WHO REFUSE TO QUIT. We back founders in areas where innovation is hard, rules are complex, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Explore programs Startups Accelerated 1 + Follow-on Capital Raised $ 0 B Global Partners 1 + Pilot Conversion 1 % Our Accelerators We
- [Taiwan](https://masschallenge.org/breakthrough-bio/taiwan-cohort/) - Breakthrough Bio helps Taiwan biotech, medtech, and AI drug discovery companies build pathways to the U.S. market. Applications are now open.
- [Breakthrough Bio](https://masschallenge.org/breakthrough-bio/) - Breakthrough Bio connects global biotech and medtech startups with U.S. investors, regulatory expertise, and industry partners to accelerate commercialization.
- [INNOVATE 2026](https://masschallenge.org/innovate-2026/) - INNOVATE ’26 brings leaders in capital, technology, and industry to Dallas for curated conversations on turning innovation into economic impact.
- [2026 Security and Resiliency Traction](https://masschallenge.org/security-and-resiliency-traction-2026/) - SECURITY & RESILIENCY TRACTION PROGRAM WHERE THE STARTUPS SAFEGUARDING OUR FUTURE UNLOCK SCALE. Turn your boldest ideas into mission-ready momentum. APPLICATIONS OPEN JUNE 11, 2026! apply now Security & Resiliency Traction Program Where the startups safeguarding our future unlock scale. Turn your boldest ideas into mission-ready momentum. apply now SECURITY & RESILIENCY TRACTION PROGRAM WHERE
- [Founders](https://masschallenge.org/founders/) - NETWORK > OUR NETWORK > FOUNDERS YOUR FIRST BELIEVER. We back founders working in the most complex and highly regulated sectors — where turning bold ideas into reality takes conviction, expertise, and the right support. Explore programs join the network NETWORK > OUR NETWORK > FOUNDERS YOUR FIRST BELIEVER. We back founders working in the
- [RESOLVE 2026](https://masschallenge.org/resolve-2026-2/) - x THE RANKING IS NEW. THE TRACK RECORD ISN'T. SEE HOW ALUMNI & EXPERTS HELPED US RANK #2 → THE MASSCHALLENGE ANNUAL GATHERING THE BUILDERS.THE BACKERS.THE BELIEVERS. ONE ROOM • MAY 13, 2026 Thank you for an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration. SECURE YOUR TICKET THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT RESOLVE '26 On
- [Careers](https://masschallenge.org/careers/) - Careers Careers at MassChallenge If you want to enable the future of new ideas and the global innovation economy, then you’ve come to the right place. From supporting the next game-changing unicorn to helping startups addressing the world’s greatest challenges, working at MassChallenge means you’ll be inspired every day. Current Openings VIEW OPEN ROLES Recruiting
- [Switzerland](https://masschallenge.org/programs-switzerland/) - Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has supported 1,175 startups across industries worldwide, helping founders raise more than CHF 2.9 billion in funding.
- [Sharkninja Innovation Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/sharkninja-innovation-challenge/) - The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge The future isn’t waiting — it’s being built by students bold enough to believe their ideas can change everything. Challenge Overview The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge invites student innovators, including STEM focused majors, to reimagine how we positively impact lives around the world. With SharkNinja and MassChallenge, finalists gain 8 weeks of hands-on
- [Traction](https://masschallenge.org/traction-program/) - ACCELERATORS > OUR ACCELERATORS > TRACTION DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION AND COMMERCIAL READINESS. Our Traction Programs surround rare founders with the expertise and peer network that turn early ideas into real market credibility. Explore Traction Programs TRACTION PROGRAMS In complex, regulated markets, early progress takes more than vision—it takes access to the right people, knowledge,
- [All Programs](https://masschallenge.org/programs-all/) - CUSTOM CHALLENGE PROGRAMS CUSTOM CHALLENGE PROGRAMS BEYOND ACCELERATORS In addition to our main accelerators, MassChallenge supports a variety of programs that are accelerator-like, but vary in design, duration, and targeted focus. All MassChallenge programs take zero-equity from participating startups, and hold to our mission of driving transformational innovation. AARP AGETECH CHALLENGE Tech solutions for the
- [United Kingdom](https://masschallenge.org/programs-united-kingdom/) - United Kingdom Apply Now For 2026 Early-stage Accelerator Deadline extension: applications are open until April 15. The programme will run from June 23 to October 29. We are connecting high-potential startups to experts, corporations & communities to deliver growth & impact. Based in East London, our programme has a focus on AI & Autonomy and
- [FinTech](https://masschallenge.org/global-financial-systems/) - CHALLENGE AREAS > OUR CHALLENGE AREAS > GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS BUILDING THE ARCHITECTURE OF A RESILIENT ECONOMY. We help founders modernize financial infrastructure in partnership with leading banks, insurers, and regulators. Programs blend technical insight, compliance expertise, and partner-driven pilots that bring transparency and efficiency to global finance. APPLY TO FINTECH PARTNER IN FINTECH 5,000+
- [Climate](https://masschallenge.org/climate/) - CHALLENGE AREAS > OUR CHALLENGE AREAS > CLIMATE SCALING THE HARD TECH SOLUTIONS FOR A NET-ZERO ECONOMY. We connect startups with partners driving decarbonization, energy resilience, circular systems, and sustainable mobility. Founders gain access to technical experts, leaders, and collaborators committed to accelerating the transition to net zero. APPLY TO climate PARTNER IN climate 5,000+
- [Sustainable Food Systems](https://masschallenge.org/sustainable-food-systems/) - CHALLENGE AREAS > OUR CHALLENGE AREAS > SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS FEEDING THE FUTURE—SUSTAINABLY. MassChallenge has partnered with the biggest corporations in agriculture and food production to accelerate and collaborate with startups, so that the startup’s business grows and they make massive impact to society. APPLY TO FOOD PARTNER IN FOOD 5,000+ Startups Accelerated $29B Follow-On
- [Security and Resiliency](https://masschallenge.org/security-and-resiliency/) - CHALLENGE AREAS > OUR CHALLENGE AREAS > SECURITY & RESILIENCY ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGIES THAT SAFEGUARD OUR FUTURE From cybersecurity to smart infrastructure and space, our programs strengthen systems and protect people, data, and nations. APPLY TO security PARTNER IN security 5,000+ Startups Accelerated $29B Follow-On Capital Raised 500+ Global Partners 65% Pilot Conversion WHY SECURITY &
- [Healthcare](https://masschallenge.org/healthcare-and-life-sciences/) - CHALLENGE AREAS > OUR CHALLENGE AREAS > HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES ACCELERATING THE FUTURE OF CARE—FROM BENCH TO BEDSIDE. We accelerate startups across therapeutics, medical devices, and biotech by linking founders with investors, health systems, and research institutions. Each engagement emphasizes real-world validation, regulatory navigation, and patient-centered outcomes. APPLY TO HEALTH PARTNER IN HEALTH 5,000+
- [Our Challenge Areas](https://masschallenge.org/our-challenge-areas/) - CHALLENGE AREAS > OUR CHALLENGE AREAS POWERING INNOVATION WHERE IT'S HARDEST We focus on the hard, the complex, the regulated — Challenge Areas where commercialization takes conviction, courage, connectivity, and a new kind of support. OUR FIVE CHALLENGE AREAS We focus on five challenge areas so we can build the world’s leading networks and program
- [Collaborators](https://masschallenge.org/collaborators/) - NETWORK > OUR NETWORK > COLLABORATORS WE'RE NOT WAITING FOR SYSTEMS TO CHANGE. WE'RE REWRITING THEM. Our collaborators aren’t spectators. They’re governments, foundations, corporations, and institutions working alongside us to rebuild the machinery of progress itself. Collaborate with us explore corporate partnerships Startups Accelerated 1 + Industry Experts 1 + Global Partners 1 + COLLABORATORS
- [2026 Healthcare & Life Sciences Traction](https://masschallenge.org/healthcare-life-sciences-traction-2026/) - 2026 Healthcare & Life Sciences Symposium | June 16, 2026 – Convening industry leaders, experts, investors, and the most promising healthcare and life sciences innovators in the ecosystem. Space is limited. Click to learn more and register today! HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES TRACTION PROGRAM WHERE SERIOUS HEALTHCARE STARTUPS UNLOCK SCALE. Turn technical proof into business
- [Corporate Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/corporate-partnerships/) - CORPORATE PARTNERS ACCELERATING EXTERNAL INNOVATION A proven partner in accelerating startup-industry co-innovation. contact our team Startups Accelerated 1 + Pilot Conversion 0 % Global Partners 1 + THE MASSCHALLENGE DIFFERENCE PARTNERSHIP, NOT SPONSORSHIP Gain a true extension of your team with dedicated support to design, identify, and pilot meaningful collaborations in systems-critical challenge areas. Our
- [RESOLVE 2026](https://masschallenge.org/resolve-2026/) - THE MASSCHALLENGE ANNUAL GATHERING THE BUILDERS.THE BACKERS.THE BELIEVERS. ONE ROOM • MAY 13, 2026 Thank you for an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration. SECURE YOUR TICKET THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT RESOLVE '26 On May 13, the MassChallenge ecosystem filled Artists for Humanity in South Boston for a night of real connection and
- [AARP](https://masschallenge.org/programs-aarp/) - AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® AgeTech Accelerator Program The 2023 AgeTech Accelerator sponsored by the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® is a 6-week program intended to support 9 startups with technology solutions designed to meet the needs of the world’s aging population and break into the $45 trillion AgeTech market. Startups selected for this program will work
- [2026 Fintech Challenge Program](https://masschallenge.org/2026-fintech-challenge-program/) - ACCELERATORS > CHALLENGE > 2026 FINTECH CHALLENGE FINTECH CHALLENGE PROGRAM CHALLENGE PARTNERS Key Dates Program Benefits FAQs PROGRAM OVERVIEW The 2026 FinTech Challenge Program is committed to supporting finance and financial inclusion startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. This program is sponsored by industry-leading corporate partners who seek innovative startups in specific challenge
- [2026 Healthcare Challenge Program](https://masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-challenge-program/) - 2026 HEALTHCARE CHALLENGE PROGRAM CHALLENGE PARTNERS Key Dates Program Benefits FAQs PROGRAM OVERVIEW The 2026 Healthcare Challenge program is committed to supporting healthcare startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. This program is sponsored by industry-leading corporates, known as Challenge Partners, who seek innovative startups in specific areas and collaborate with MassChallenge to deliver
- [Our Network](https://masschallenge.org/our-network/) - NETWORK > OUR NETWORK WHERE THE BOLD CONNECT TO BUILD WHAT'S NEXT. Our network delivers breakthrough access to the founders working to move the needle against complex, systems-critical problems— founders, collaborators, experts, and partners work together to create what’s next, now. join the network Experts 1 + Founder Alumni 1 + Corporate & nonprofit partners
- [News](https://masschallenge.org/news/) - NEWS All Tag One Tag Two Tag Three Tag Four Search Cait Brumme Named One of MassLive’s 25 Most Influential Innovators of 2026 September 15, 2026 From Switzerland to the World: MassChallenge Partners with S-GE September 2, 2026 MassChallenge Ranked #2 Accelerator in the U.S. by TIME and Statista August 18, 2026 MassChallenge Launches Breakthrough
- [Articles](https://masschallenge.org/articles/) - INNOVATION BLOG All Tag One Tag Two Tag Three Tag Four Search MassChallenge or Y Combinator: Which Accelerator Is Right for Your Startup? July 7, 2026 MassChallenge Announces the 2026 Healthcare & Life Sciences Traction Cohort July 1, 2026 What Three Years Inside NATO DIANA Taught Us About Dual-Use Innovation June 1, 2026 Aluminum Into
- [Case Studies](https://masschallenge.org/casestudies/) - CASE STUDIES All Startups Partners Ecosystem All Startups Partners Ecosystem Search Finding a Better Treatment for Cataracts: Adaptilens Founder’s 20+ Year Journey to $17.5 Million Series A Funding June 25, 2024 How MassChallenge Connects Corporate Innovators with Startup Solutions Across Industries May 23, 2024 Collaborative and Built for Scale: Corporate Partnerships with MassChallenge Are a
- [Global Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/regions/) - REGIONS GLOBAL INNOVATION MassChallenge accelerators give international reach to participants with physical locations across the globe. UNITED STATES Hybrid programming, with physical locations in Boston, MA and Dallas, TX Learn More SWITZERLAND Hybrid programming based out of Renens, Switzerland Learn More ISRAEL Hybrid programming based out of Jerusalem, Israel Learn More UNITED KINGDOM Hybrid programming
- [About Us](https://masschallenge.org/about-us/) - ABOUT > ABOUT US BORN IN MASSACHUSETTS. BUILT FOR THE WORLD. A global network turning bold ideas into outcomes that matter. OUR STORY Born in Massachusetts and built for the world, MassChallenge backs the rare humans with the grit to solve the world’s hardest challenges. What began in New England’s innovation corridor is now a
- [Verizon](https://masschallenge.org/verizon-community-disaster-resilience-innovation-accelerator/) - Community Disaster Resilience Innovation Accelerator Driving next-generation technologies that help communities weather storms. Applications open January 21, 2026–February 11, 2026. APPLY NOW About the Program The Verizon Community Disaster Resilience Innovation Accelerator powered by MassChallenge is designed to identify and support startups developing next-generation solutions that strengthen community resilience before, during, and after natural disasters.
- [2026 Healthcare Challenge Program](https://masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-challenge-program-2/) - 2026 Healthcare & Life Sciences Challenge Program CHALLENGE PARTNERS Key Dates Program Benefits FAQs Program Overview The 2026 Healthcare Challenge program is committed to supporting healthcare startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. This program is sponsored by industry-leading corporates, known as Challenge Partners, who seek innovative startups in specific areas and collaborate with
- [BCBS HEBA](https://masschallenge.org/heba-2026/) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Health Equity Business Accelerator About HEBA HEBA: The BCBS MA Health Equity Business AcceleratorMassChallenge, a global network for innovators, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), a community-focused, not-for-profit health plan, are partnering to launch the fifth annual Health Equity Business Accelerator (HEBA), which will support five startup
- [Join](https://masschallenge.org/join/) - Network > Join The Global Network for Innovators. Lorem ipsum dolor. Start a profile The Global Network for Innovators The global network is made of many important stakeholders, however the five most essential are what we consider our pillar roles. If you don’t feel you fit in one of these roles, that’s okay! You can
- [Featured Startups](https://masschallenge.org/startups/) - Featured Startups Unicorns Bitso Bitso completed Mexico’s 2016 Early Stage accelerator. Since then, Bitso raised US$250 million in a Series C investment, bringing its valuation to US$2.2 billion becoming the first crypto unicorn in Latin America. Learn More Ginger Ginger is a 2011 U.S. Early Stage alum. Over the past 10 years, Ginger has raised
- [Events](https://masschallenge.org/events/) - Events MassChallenge Switzerland & UK Accelerator 2026 Information Webinar 1 February 11, 2026 Online Learn More MassChallenge Switzerland & UK Accelerator 2026 Information Webinar 2 February 25, 2026 Online Learn More MassChallenge UK Accelerator 2026 – Launch June 23, 2026 Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, London Learn More MassChallenge Switzerland & UK Accelerator 2026 –
- [Challenge Programs](https://masschallenge.org/programs-challenge/) - Challenge Programs Overview Challenge programs are specialized startup accelerators that connect early-stage companies with designated champions at corporate partner organizations seeking innovative solutions to specific business challenges. During the 4-month program, selected startups receive targeted mentorship, a custom curriculum, and direct support from industry-savvy Executives in Residence. They work closely with the corporate partner to
- [2025 U.S. Early Stage Program](https://masschallenge.org/united-states-early-stage/) - U.S. Early Stage Program Are you ready to take your early-stage startup to the next level? The MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage Programs are your gateway to scaling your business in Healthcare, Finance, Climate, Security & Resiliency, or Sustainable Food. With a focus on early commercialization and market readiness, our programs help you overcome challenges, seize
- [Financials](https://masschallenge.org/financials/) - Financials MassChallenge Tax Returns and Audited Financials MASSCHALLENGE TAX RETURN FEDERAL 990 Tax Return Federal 990 – 2009Tax Return Federal 990 – 2010Tax Return Federal 990 – 2011Tax Return Federal 990 – 2012Tax Return Federal 990 – 2013Tax Return Federal 990 – 2014Tax Return Federal 990 – 2016Tax Return Federal 990 – 2017Tax Return Federal 990 – 2018Tax Return Federal 990 – 2019Tax Return Federal
- [Code of Conduct](https://masschallenge.org/code-of-conduct/) - Code of Conduct Last updated April 27, 2023: It is the policy of MassChallenge, Inc. (“MassChallenge”) to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment based on: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic
- [Competition Rules](https://masschallenge.org/competition-rules/) - Competition Rules Last Updated: March 8, 2022 These rules (“Rules”) govern each person that enters into (“entrant”) any MassChallenge Competition including any MassChallenge Accelerator Competition, MassChallenge HealthTech or FinTech, and any other competition facilitated by MassChallenge anywhere in the world. These Rules ALSO govern each entrant’s participation in any MassChallenge program accessed as a
- [Website Terms of Use](https://masschallenge.org/website-terms-of-use/) - Website Terms of Use Last Updated: May 25, 2018 Acceptance of the Terms of Use These terms of use are entered into by and between You and MassChallenge, Inc. (”Company”, “we”, or “us”). The following terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of masschallenge.ch, masschallenge.de, masschallenge.eu, masschallenge.co.il, masschallenge.com, masschallenge.org, masschallenge.org.il and its
- [Privacy Notice](https://masschallenge.org/privacy-notice/) - Privacy Notice Last Updated: July 16, 2020 MassChallenge, Inc. (“we” or “us” or “MassChallenge”) is a US-based start-up accelerator with divisions in Israel, Mexico, and Switzerland, that runs a series of programs and competitions for select early-stage entrepreneurs (collectively, the “Programs”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with
- [Israel](https://masschallenge.org/programs-israel/) - Israel The Largest Zero-Equity Accelerator in Israel MassChallenge Israel is the largest and most diverse zero-equity accelerator in Israel. Since 2016, MassChallenge Israel has been proudly headquartered in the vibrant city of Jerusalem. Each year we accelerate between 30-50 companies, solving some of the world’s biggest problems through our core accelerator. Questions? Learn more about
- [United States](https://masschallenge.org/hubs-united-states/) - United States Beyond Silicon Valley Boston, MA Boston is MassChallenge’s global headquarters since it was founded in 2009. Boston’s major industries include health technology, biotechnology, and financial services. A variety of programs including FinTech and HealthTech hub out of Boston. Learn More Dallas, TX MassChallenge has held accelerator programs in Dallas since 2022. Dallas, and
- [Early Stage](https://masschallenge.org/programs-early-stage/) - Global Early Stage Accelerators Industry Specific & Global These accelerators accept top founders from around the world and provide access to the tools, resources, mentorship, and opportunities innovators need to make transformational impact. MassChallenge’s early-stage accelerators give a global reach to its participants and hub out key geographical locations. All take zero equity. Industry specific
- [Partners](https://masschallenge.org/casestudies/partners/) - Partners All Startups Partners Ecosystem All Startups Partners Ecosystem Search How MassChallenge Connects Corporate Innovators with Startup Solutions Across Industries May 23, 2024 Collaborative and Built for Scale: Corporate Partnerships with MassChallenge Are a Win-Win May 15, 2024 Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge: a Match-Making Story January 5, 2023 How the Startup PlantJammer Teamed with Südzucker
- [Deloitte Commercial Space Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/programs-deloitte/) - Deloitte Commercial Space Challenge Deloitte is proud to collaborate with MassChallenge to help drive innovation and growth in the commercial Space industry – to catalyze the development of groundbreaking solutions to help address some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the evolving Space marketplace. Applications have now closed. Program Overview Deloitte, in collaboration
- [BAE Systems Deep-Tech Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/programs-baesystems_deep-tech/) - BAE Systems Deep-Tech Accelerator Program Overview MassChallenge has developed an accelerator program to identify and support entrepreneurs with groundbreaking technologies, providing a structured pathway for technology advancement and potential partnerships with BAE Systems. Through expert mentorship and a targeted curriculum, the program aims to address critical challenges faced by end-users. BAE Systems' Fast Labs™️ team,
- [FinTech Program](https://masschallenge.org/programs-fintech/) - FinTech The MassChallenge 2025 FinTech Challenge Program is committed to supporting finance and financial inclusion startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. This program is sponsored by industry-leading corporates, known as Challenge Partners, who seek innovative startups in specific areas and collaborate with MassChallenge to deliver the program. Our 2025 FinTech Program Challenge Partners
- [ISSNL Technology in Space Prize](https://masschallenge.org/issnl_techinspaceprize/) - ISSNL TECHNOLOGY IN SPACE PRIZE Since 2014, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, and Boeing have funded an annual Technology in Space Prize. The prize supports startups who participate in a MassChallenge program by providing the opportunity and access to the
- [The Hanscom AFB and MassChallenge Program](https://masschallenge.org/programs-airforce-2/) - Air Force Labs The Air Force Labs Accelerator, run by MassChallenge in partnership with the Hanscom Air Force Base Innovation Team, is designed to help small businesses accelerate their path to working with the U.S. Air Force. This program identifies and supports dual-use small businesses—those developing technology with both commercial and defense applications—that have potential
- [Corporate Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/alumni-highlight-case-study-3-2/) - Corporate Innovation Introduce Yourself MassChallenge is highly adaptable to different initiatives. Learn more about we can help your corporate development team. Introduce Yourself Ebook: Ultimate Guide to Corporate Innovation As we see exponential advancement in tech and services, corporate innovation is an essential strategy. In this guide you’ll get comprehensive insight in how to approach
- [BlueTech](https://masschallenge.org/programs-bluetech/) - BlueTech Program The BlueTech Program will focus on the application of advanced technologies and innovations related to the marine and maritime domain, emphasizing defense purposes, and climate resilience. This 6-week program designed to support strategic exposure to startups looking to collaborate with defense procurement offices, government agencies, and investors. Questions? You can also send an email to
- [HealthTech Program](https://masschallenge.org/programs-healthtech/) - Healthcare Challenge Program Applications to the 2024 Healthcare Challenge Program are closed! The MassChallenge 2024 Healthcare Challenge Program is committed to supporting healthcare startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. This program is sponsored by industry-leading corporates, known as Challenge Partners, who seek innovative startups in specific areas and collaborate with MassChallenge to deliver
- [U.S. Early Stage](https://masschallenge.org/uses_old/) - U.S. Early Stage More than an Accelerator The MassChallenge Edge: Experience our flagship U.S. Early Stage Accelerator, a dynamic, industry-agnostic program designed to propel startup growth through unparalleled access to mentors, peers, customers, knowledge, and capital. Proven Track Record: Join a legacy of success! Since 2010, MassChallenge has empowered over 4500 startups, facilitating a remarkable $9B+
- [Alumni highlight/Case Study](https://masschallenge.org/alumni-highlight-case-study/) - Alumni highlight/Case study Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum augue lorem, malesuada a nibh quis, porttitor bibendum erat. Vivamus id magna id nisi sagittis imperdiet ac et nibh. Ut at nisl laoreet, finibus mi eget, porttitor purus. Fusce dictum convallis tellus ac interdum. Learn more How We Deliver Results Lorem ipsum dolor
- [FinTech Showcase 2024](https://masschallenge.org/fintech-showcase/) - FinTech Showcase 2024 The 2024 FinTech Program unveiled its latest innovations, showcasing advancements in financial education, AI-driven solutions, and visual financial mapping. Attendees connected with FinTech Corporate Partners like Citizens, MassMutual, and Digital Federal Credit Union gaining valuable insights from industry leaders in the financial, insurance, and banking sectors. Innovators had the opportunity to network with
- [Air Force Labs Showcase 2024](https://masschallenge.org/air-force-labs-showcase-2024/) - Air Force Labs Showcase 2024 At the 2024 Air Force Labs Showcase, innovators in the dual-use space had the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and industry experts who are shaping the future of dual-use technologies, exploring new ways to leverage and apply their ideas. 15 all-star startups delivered impactful 3-minute pitches, receiving
- [Netsuite](https://masschallenge.org/programs-netsuite/) - El Conocimiento de NetSuite y MassChallenge ahora al alcance de todos El Conocimiento de NetSuite y MassChallenge ahora al alcance de todos MassChallenge en alianza con NetSuite, han creado un repositorio digital. Regístrese para obtener acceso a la videoteca comenzar a aprender Este es un espacio abierto al público para todos los emprendedores que deseen
- [Netsuite Sessions Library](https://masschallenge.org/programs-netsuite-sessions-library/) - Sesiones Cultura organizacional Por José Piedrahita Ver sesión Hiring - Interviews Por Norma de León Ver sesión Business Model adaptabilty Por Adriano Silva Ver sesión Negocios Sostenibles Por Bibian García Ver sesión Strategy and business development Por Jorge Araujo Ver sesión Building customer relationships Por Stephanie Flores Ver sesión Herramientas de Neurociencia para Líderes Reprograma
- [MC Pledge](https://masschallenge.org/mcpledge/) - The MassChallenge Pledge The MassChallenge Pledge is a personal, non-binding commitment to support MassChallenge with a gift that is meaningful and convenient for you. You can pledge today and choose an amount now or later. Either way, your gift is deferred until you achieve a liquidity event that allows you to fulfill your pledge. You choose
- [Expert Agreement](https://masschallenge.org/expert-agreement/) - Expert Agreement Last updated: April 23, 2020 An “Expert” at MassChallenge is either a Mentor, a Judge or a Speaker at a MassChallenge event or competition. Please review this Expert Agreement carefully for the terms of participating in the MassChallenge Expert program.BACKGROUNDExperts are critical to the success of MassChallenge startups. As part of a global community,
- [Decarbonization](https://masschallenge.org/programs-decarbonization/) - Decarbonization Decarbonizing the planet is the greatest challenge of our time. MassChallenge and Kaplak Partners are providing this accelerator program out of a shared belief that through a proven leadership model and a powerful network of support, we can meet this challenge and unlock a generation of breakthrough companies. The Decarbonization Accelerator is a 4-week
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- [Startups](https://masschallenge.org/casestudies/startups/) - Startups All Startups Partners Ecosystem All Startups Partners Ecosystem Search A tale of two companies—the Startup and the Corporate November 20, 2023 Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge: a Match-Making Story January 5, 2023 Female Led Genetika+ Grew and Gained Funding Through MassChallenge March 30, 2022 How a Former MassChallenge Intern Brought Her Own Startup to Scale
- [Featured Startup - Bitso](https://masschallenge.org/startups/bitso-2/) - Bitso Bitso completed MassChallenge Mexico’s 2016 Early Stage accelerator. Bitso was founded in 2014 and centralizes cryptocurrencies for fast, secure trading and transactions. Currently Bitso has 46 cryptocurrencies in its platform. Since it completed MassChallenge Mexico’s accelerator, Bitso raised US$250 million in a Series C investment, bringing its valuation to US$2.2 billion becoming the first crypto
- [Featured Startup - Hyliion](https://masschallenge.org/startups/hyliion/) - Hyliion Hyliion’s mission is to be the leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions for the commercial transportation industry. Their vision is for a global net-carbon-negative commercial transportation industry is ambitious, real and achievable through our technology. Hyliion is a 2015 U.S. Early Stage alum and “Diamond” winner. Since completing the industry-agnostic accelerator, the ambitious startup has scaled
- [Featured Startup - Hued](https://masschallenge.org/startups/hued-2/) - hued hued is a technology-enabled platform that provides Black and Latino communities access to culturally-competent healthcare providers. Where these populations generally experience poorer health outcomes due to fear, distrust, comfortability and lack of access to quality medical care, there’s an increased need for culturally-competent healthcare providers who specifically understand their physical, mental, and cultural needs. An
- [Featured Startup - Ginger](https://masschallenge.org/startups/ginger/) - Ginger Ginger was founded in 2011 by a team of entrepreneurs and data scientists at the MIT Media Lab who sought to build the world’s first mental health technology platform. Through smartphone-based technology, the platform was designed to identify patterns of anxiety, stress and depression, and alert patients and their healthcare providers to deliver care. One
- [Featured Startup - Enzymit](https://masschallenge.org/startups/enzymit/) - Enzymit Enzymit’s mission is to create the knowledge and tools to design and build novel biomolecular components, pathways, and networks to rewire and reprogram organisms to supply humanity’s needs. Its technology aims to improve existing enzyme functionality, at a fraction of the cost and time of alternative approaches, and to invent new enzymes to address

## Projects

- [YouTravel Co](https://masschallenge.org/portfolio/parallel-platforms/) - YouTravel Co YouTravel Co Branding, packaging, web, print Lorem ipsum dolor sit consectetur adipiscing Proin sit amet sapien quis libero finibus porta. Sed vel nunc dui. Curabitur semper ullamcorper risus a euismod. Quisque et orci lobortis, pharetra mi et, ornare enim. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Nullam mollis
- [SaaS Monkey](https://masschallenge.org/portfolio/envisioned-multimedia/) - SaaS Monkey SaaS Monkey Web, Print, Marketing Lorem ipsum dolor sit consectetur adipiscing Proin sit amet sapien quis libero finibus porta. Sed vel nunc dui. Curabitur semper ullamcorper risus a euismod. Quisque et orci lobortis, pharetra mi et, ornare enim. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Nullam mollis pharetra
- [Mobile Marketing](https://masschallenge.org/portfolio/mobile-marketing/) - Mobile Marketing Intro Specs Intro Praesent commodo cursus magna, vel scelerisque nisl consectetur et. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Maecenas sed diam eget risus varius blandit
- [Cowork Co](https://masschallenge.org/portfolio/idea-collaboration/) - Cowork Co Cowork Co Branding, packaging, web, print Lorem ipsum dolor sit consectetur adipiscing Proin sit amet sapien quis libero finibus porta. Sed vel nunc dui. Curabitur semper ullamcorper risus a euismod. Quisque et orci lobortis, pharetra mi et, ornare enim. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Nullam mollis
- [Growth Strategies](https://masschallenge.org/portfolio/growth-strategies/) - Growth Strategies Intro Specs Intro Praesent commodo cursus magna, vel scelerisque nisl consectetur et. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Maecenas sed diam eget risus varius blandit
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## Case Studies

- [Finding a Better Treatment for Cataracts: Adaptilens Founder’s  20+ Year Journey to $17.5 Million Series A Funding](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/cataracts-adaptilens-founders-20-year-journey-to-17-5-million-series-a-funding/) - Half of Americans develop cataracts by the age of 75. Cataracts is a general clouding of one’s vision, due to an aging lens. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry or double vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and difficulty seeing at night. The National Eye Institute expects the number of Americans with
- [How MassChallenge Connects Corporate Innovators with Startup Solutions Across Industries](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-masschallenge-connects-corporate-innovators-startups/) - MassChallenge believes that startups and enterprises can accomplish more together than alone. Our team works to ensure direct, unbiased focus on the specific interests of each of its partners and startups. Rooted in a non-profit model, MC offers a range of industry-specific and industry-agnostic solutions that are tailored to meet their partners’ goals. At the
- [Collaborative and Built for Scale: Corporate Partnerships with MassChallenge Are a Win-Win ](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/collaborative-and-built-for-scale-corporate-partnerships/) - MassChallenge is the expert in helping corporate partners efficiently and effectively work with startups, supporting a scalable and inspiring approach to innovation. Our dedicated Partner Success team works in lockstep with partners to empower them to maximize the benefit of the MassChallenge Global Network. For corporations to remain competitive, they must adopt a culture
- [Breaking into the US FinTech Market: TelosTouch Made Huge Strides with MassChallenge FinTech ](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/fintech-market-telostouch/) - TelosTouch is the first Augmented Relationships™ platform that elevates client experiences with digital tools to empower financial professionals with easily actionable insights. They are the new standard for financial service providers to communicate, serve and understand clients. Based out of Toronto, Canada, TelosTouch entered the 2020 MassChallenge FinTech cohort with the aim to expand
- [A tale of two companies—the Startup and the Corporate](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/collaboration-agrifood-change/) - The partnership between NoPalm Ingredients and Bühler is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation to drive positive change. Startups in the foodtech and agritech sectors are responsible for developing key innovations that are changing the way we, as consumers, live. Yet, these important drivers of the new green economy face unique challenges.
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Benin: A Region Ready for Exponential Innovation ](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/bridge-to-masschallenge-benin-a-region-ready-for-exponential-innovation/) - Over the past decade, Benin has emerged as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in West Africa, with a growing number of startups and small businesses. Benin is uniquely positioned for innovation due two major components: the proximity to Lagos, Nigeria, and its large and educated youth population. The latter is both a triumph and
- [Integration into the Innovation Community: How MassMutual Partnered with MassChallenge HealthTech](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/integration-into-the-innovation-community-how-massmutual-partnered-with-masschallenge-healthtech/) - MassMutual optimized their partnership with MassChallenge HealthTech by positioning the firm to adopt innovative technologies and approaches to supporting their employees and consumers. THE GOAL Leading mutual life insurance company MassMutual doesn’t have a team fully dedicated to innovation but rather looks to drive its products and services strategically into the future within each organization
- [Moving Analytics Co-founder Ade Adesanya Shows Us How Entrepreneurs Can Make An Impact](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/moving-analytics-ade-adesanya-entrepreneurs-impact/) - How does an entrepreneur meet the needs of diverse consumers and make an impact on society? The answer is not entirely simple, but the first step is ensuring that you actively work to understand the communities you are trying to reach. We sat down with 2-time MassChallenge HealthTech alum, Moving Analytics, a 2020 Platinum Winner,
- [An Entrepreneur to Watch: When It Comes to Pitching, Katarina Samardzija Is an Ace ](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/locker-lifestyle-katarina-samardzija/) - “And I think being a part of MassChallenge is being a part of a very powerful community. It’s the I know one person who knows these other people and it's this huge spider web that just keeps growing in the best way.” - Katarina Samardzija, founder and CEO of Locker Lifestyle and PowerToPitch.com Katarina Samardzija
- [Bloom and Barry Callebaut Lead the Biomass Revolution](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/bloom-and-barry-callebaut-lead-the-biomass-revolution/) - This case study was originally published by Barry Callebaut and was written by Felicity Wild We teamed up with MassChallenge participant Bloom Biorenewables Ltd to investigate how side streams from chocolate manufacturing processes could support the fight against climate change and help us to become carbon positive by 2025. After our engagement in MassChallenge Switzerland
- [Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge: a Match-Making Story](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/sustainable-food-solutions-challenge-a-match-making-story/) - How the startup Floré, a gut health expert, met the giant biotech DSM, and how they will make people happy ever after This isn’t a classic story of startup meets corporate. There was no love — or investment — at first sight. But MassChallenge Switzerland partners Floré and DSM followed their gut feelings and took
- [PandemicX Startups Go to the White House: Policy Recommendations from Companies Responding Innovatively to Health Inequities  ](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/pandemicx-startups-go-to-the-white-house-policy-recommendations-from-companies-responding-innovatively-to-health-inequities/) - On Monday, April 4, 2022, nine companies from MassChallenge HeathTech’s PandemicX cohort met with representatives from the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy. This meeting was part of the administration’s initiative titled Community Connected Health. According to a brief written by Dr. Carrie Wolinetz, OSTP Deputy Director for Health & Life Sciences, and
- [Access for Life](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/access-life/) - With a mission to facilitate repetitive therapies for chronic disease patients, Access for Life’s medical technology helps reduce the rate of clinical complications due to vessel wall damage. Given the challenges of taking a medical device company to market, MassChallenge provided industry mentors, lecturers on a wide range of topics, introductions to potential investors, and
- [UnoDosTres](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/unodostres/) - UnoDosTres is building a cashless Mexico with its online platform for mobile recharges and service payments. By leveraging MassChallenge’s network of mentors, UnoDosTres gained insights on how to quickly improve and adapt their product and target the most relevant market segments. The team also connected with investors willing to help them scale and succeed. As
- [SENA](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/sena/) - The National Service of Learning (SENA) is one of the largest federal agencies in Colombia and focuses on skills training and workforce development. In 2002, they launched Fondo Emprender, a seed fund dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. However, SENA realized that due to the vast differences across Colombia in regional strengths, education levels, and industries across,
- [Bizkaia](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/bizkaia/) - The Regional Government of Biscay witnessed the stagnated growth and decline in economic resources within Spain and planned address it by focusing on innovation and diversification. MassChallenge provided a consultative analysis of Biscay’s innovation economy using its proprietary framework. MassChallenge conducted a comprehensive analysis of the innovation ecosystem and uncovered what risks, opportunities, and assets
- [Procter & Gamble](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/procter-gamble/) - Proctor & Gamble (P&G) wanted to connect with startups that were defining the next phase of physical product design and could optimize P&G’s engineering workflow. P&G approached MassChallenge to help find startups that were at the forefront of these fields and who also could be strong collaborative partners. MassChallenge worked with P&G to host the
- [Swiss Re](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/swiss-re/) - “It is a fantastic example of taking an opportunity to link to a new emerging company, seeing what this means for Swiss Re and then what this can provide back to consumers.” – Daniel Ryan, Managing Director of Digital Analytics Catalysts at Swiss Re * Swiss Re wanted to develop a dynamic approach to bringing new
- [Autodesk](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/autodesk/) - Autodesk has always worked to balance the successful systems, methodologies, and practices of its business with the need to innovate and adapt for the future. Additionally, Autodesk understood that it needed to retain and develop entrepreneurially-minded talent as it grew. Autodesk partnered with MassChallenge to give “our employees an opportunity to think about business, innovation,
- [Ginkgo Bioworks](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/ginkgo-bioworks/) - Valued at over $1B, Ginkgo Bioworks has experienced incredible traction in the years following MassChallenge. In 2010, they were accepted into our first-ever Boston cohort, where they had an opportunity to access a global community of experts, corporates, investors, and more - all at zero cost and for zero equity. With ecosystem-wide validation and support,
- [How PTC Worked with MassChallenge to Form a Global Center of Excellence in Augmented Reality](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-ptc-masschallenge-form-global-center-excellence-augmented-reality/) - PTC partnered with MassChallenge Boston to better create intrinsic relationships with Boston’s innovation ecosystem, giving the computer software and services company access to emerging technologies and creative minds. The Goal As a leader in augmented reality (AR) and Industrial IoT, PTC had the goal of connecting with innovators outside its organization but in the same
- [How Bühler Partnered with MassChallenge to Advance Corporate Innovation and Global Sustainability](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/buhler-partnered-corporate-innovation-global-sustainability/) - Bühler, a worldwide technology leader in food production and sustainable mobility, partnered with MassChallenge Switzerland to advance its commitment to innovate sustainability in the areas of nutrition and food safety, energy and waste-reduction, mobility, and digitalization. The Challenge Every day, billions of people use Bühler technologies to satisfy their basic needs for food, mobility, and
- [How MassChallenge FinTech and Brandeis International Business School Collaborate to Create Experiential Learning and Support Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/fintech-brandeis-partnered-business-experiential-learning-support-entrepreneurs/) - BRANDEIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL AND MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH’S CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP MassChallenge’s vision of a creative, inspired society means we’re focused on not only supporting entrepreneurs, but also on strengthening the local and global innovation economies around them. It is a group effort, and we’re dedicated to collaborating with partners who share the same vision. For its
- [How the World Leader in Chocolate Taps into Open Innovation to Make Its Vision Come True ](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/barry-callebaut-group-masschallenge/) - The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, partnered with MassChallenge Switzerland to bring its commitment to innovation to the next level and support Forever Chocolate, Barry Callebaut’s plan to make sustainable chocolate the norm by 2025. The Challenge Barry Callebaut runs close to 60 production facilities worldwide and
- [Integration into the Innovation Community: How Columbia Threadneedle Investments Partnered with MassChallenge FinTech](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/integration-into-the-innovation-community-how-columbia-threadneedle-investments-partnered-with-masschallenge-fintech/) - Columbia Threadneedle Investments optimized their inaugural partnership with MassChallenge FinTech by supporting a thriving innovation ecosystem and positioning the firm to deliver new cutting-edge technologies and approaches to their employees and customers. The Goals One of the foundations of Columbia Threadneedle’s culture is collaboration, where experts challenge and debate their best ideas to make better
- [How the Early-Stage Startup Westlight AI Gained over $750k in Funding from the Air Force Through MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-the-early-stage-startup-westlight-ai-gained-over-750k-in-funding-from-the-air-force-through-masschallenge/) - Initially based out of Palo Alto, Founder and CEO of Westlight AI, Aaron Greenblatt, experienced tremendous advantage with the MassChallenge Safety and Security track by receiving essential industry expertise and guidance on funding opportunities. What Is Westlight AI? Westlight AI is re-conceptualizing data access and control through novel applications of AI and other technologies. The
- [How ELTA Systems Worked With MassChallenge Israel to Increase Their Startup Pipeline and Supercharge Their Innovation Strategy](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-elta-systems-worked-with-masschallenge-israel-to-increase-their-startup-pipeline-and-supercharge-their-innovation-strategy/) - ELTA Systems (ELTA) is a world leader specializing in radar, communication, autonomous ground systems, cyber products and services, and is a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. As the speed of technological innovation has significantly increased, ELTA has looked to embrace Open Innovation and access the competitive startup environment that is thriving in Israel. As ELTA
- [How Pangea.app Found Their Market and Increased Pipeline with MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/pangeaapp-and-masschallenge/) - Pangea.app is a platform that connects college students to professional short-term jobs, to help them build experience and find full-time work when they graduate. After hearing of positive experiences with MassChallenge from peers, Adam Alpert, founder of Pangea, applied to the program as Pangea was navigating a pivot. Initially, they were seeking new validation for
- [How LambdaVision Got Funding to Work in Space Through MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-lambdavision-got-funding-to-work-in-space-through-masschallenge/) - “If you asked me in 2016 if I thought that NASA would be one of our bigger funders or partners, the answer would have been no.” – Dr. Nicole Wagner, President and CEO. LambdaVision is an innovative biotech developing a protein-based artificial retina to restore vision to the millions of patients blinded by retinal degenerative
- [Commonwealth and MassChallenge FinTech: Takeaways from 2020 and Why 2021 is the Year to Prioritize Financial Security](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/commonwealth-and-masschallenge-fintech-2020-2021/) - In Collaboration with Commonwealth Cross-sector collaboration and innovation are critical to addressing the widespread, pervasive challenge of financial insecurity. Over the last year, Commonwealth has been proud to partner with MassChallenge FinTech (MCFT), a Boston-based program that facilitates outcomes-driven partnerships between startups and enterprises to advance innovation in financial services. Commonwealth's work with MassChallenge FinTech
- [The Mentor Method: Expanding Pipeline and Strategy with MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/the-mentor-method-masschallenge-texas/) - “I learned so much in that four-month period, both professionally and personally. I was able to greatly build upon my business acumen, increase my confidence to sit at the bigger tables and have access to those nuanced cheat codes that are more available to the typical white cis-male entrepreneur. It was a game-changing experience for
- [Federal Funding for Early Stage Startups and How Startup SimpleSense Expanded Their Market to the Government](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/federal-funding-early-stage-startups-simplesense/) - As an early-stage startup founder, working with the government or even considering working for the government is daunting. Right at the start, it has to be realized that “the government” is not a single entity, but comprised of thousands of different departments, organizations, expectations, and different criteria for funding opportunities. However, it is important to
- [How MassChallenge Forged a Partnership to Send Startups to Space](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-masschallenge-casis-boeing-startups-space/) - Since inception, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory (ISS National Lab), has sought unique ways to engage with the startup community and bring awareness of the possibilities available to enhance products and business models back on Earth by leveraging the microgravity environment
- [A Mask with Zero Chemical Binders and 99% Protection Against Covid-19 Particles: Who and How?](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/99-percent-mask-sonovia/) - The resiliency of startups was put to test this year as teams were forced to adapt amidst a constantly changing landscape as work went remote, commerce shifted online, and new global challenges emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic. One such company that understood its unique positioning early in the pandemic was Sonovia Ltd., an Israeli-based 2017
- [How Givaudan’s Innovation Teams Collaborate with MassChallenge Startups Before the Pitch Stage to Tremendous Success](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/givaudan-microcaps-story/) - Givaudan, a global leader of Flavours, Food Ingredients, Fragrances and Active Cosmetic Ingredients and with revenues of over CHF6 billion sales per year, partnered with MassChallenge Switzerland to advance their forward-thinking innovation initiatives and evolve their company culture to better foster adaptability. The Challenge "We don’t know what we don’t know" is a common sentiment
- [How the Early-Stage Startup Waku Is Creating Investor Ambassadors and Scaling Growth with a COVID Pivot](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-the-early-stage-startup-waku-is-creating-investor-ambassadors-and-scaling-growth-with-a-covid-pivot/) - Waku is a food and beverage brand of natural and ethically sourced ingredients from Ecuador. They’re aim is to help their customers around the world eat healthy and deliciously, while helping to improve the livelihoods of thousands of farmers in Ecuador. Waku’s two founders are Juan Giraldo and Nico Estrella. As a retail-focused consumer beverage,
- [How Healium Expanded Their Team and Created 450% Increase in Revenue](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/healium-sarah-hill/) - “What Healium achieved through MassChallenge was way beyond winning a cash prize, which we did. We gained a remarkable network of advisors, mentors, new board members and introductions to sales channels that we're still working through – a sales pipeline that will be millions of dollars when it's realized.” - Sarah Hill, CEO of Healium
- [From Novel Idea to IPO: How SQZ Biotech Leveraged MassChallenge Mentorship for Funding and Industry Growth](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/sqz-biotech-armon-sharei/) - “When we started out with SQZ, we had plenty of friends, former professors, or other colleagues who were willing to give advice, but it was MassChallenge that really advanced our development and understanding of the industry. We learned how to speak about our solution, which is highly technical, and gave us tremendous exposure to a
- [How the Startup PlantJammer Teamed with Südzucker to Produce Customer Engagement and Fight Food Waste](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/sudzucker-plantjammer/) - MassChallenge’s Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge identifies later-stage startups or scaleups and matches them with a MassChallenge partner to accelerate innovation in the food sector. Startups work directly with key stakeholders within a global food corporate where they get access to co-development opportunities, product validation, customer connections, strategic investments, or advisor introductions. As part of 2021 program,
- [How a Former MassChallenge Intern Brought Her Own Startup to Scale](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/how-a-former-masschallenge-intern-brought-her-own-startup-to-scale/) - Mount is a software platform that can take mobiles assets from a property like a bike, a scooter, a golf cart, a kayak, etc. and turn it into a rental amenity so that people around you in your community, or perhaps renting through AirBnb, can have rental access to it. However, the startup, founded by
- [Female Led Genetika+ Grew and Gained Funding Through MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/case-study/female-led-genetika-grew-and-gained-funding-through-masschallenge/) - Founders: Talia Cohen-Solal, Ph.D., and Daphna Laifenfeld, Ph.D Talia Cohen Solal, Founder and CEO of Genetika+, was introduced to investor Aaron Zucker of Sapir Venture Partners and MassChallenge Mentor by Yoni Sherizen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Gabriel (MCIL 2017), a MassChallenge alumni. Zucker encouraged Solal to apply to MassChallenge and became her mentor through

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- [Founder Portraits: Women Leading Change – Kathrin Schumilin (Mangolade)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/women-leading-change-mangolade/) - Women founders at MassChallenge tackle urgent challenges. Meet Kathrin Schumilin, founder of Mangolade, turning mango by-products into circular ingredients.
- [Founder Portraits: Women Leading Change – Greta Preatoni (MYNERVA)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/women-leading-change-mynerva/) - Women founders at MassChallenge tackle urgent challenges. Meet Greta Preatoni (MYNERVA), developing solutions for diabetic neuropathy.
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- [From Idea to Impact: How Eudia is Revolutionizing Government Procurement with Augmented Intelligence](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-idea-to-impact-how-eudia-is-revolutionizing-government-procurement-with-augmented-intelligence/) - Rethinking the Human Role in AI In an era where automation often sidelines the human workforce, Eudia is taking a bold stance: AI should empower, not replace. "We’re not an AI company that deploys AI so the humans can step aside," says Mike Masiello. "We're that company that uses AI to actually augment the human
- [How Orbit Genomics Is Revolutionizing Early Cancer Detection with a Non-Invasive Blood Test](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-orbit-genomics-is-revolutionizing-early-cancer-detection-with-a-non-invasive-blood-test/) - Orbit Genomics is a precision medicine company focused on preventing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological conditions. For founder Dede Willis, the company’s mission is deeply personal. She lost her father to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 65, despite his healthy lifestyle and a family history with a low cancer risk. Meanwhile, her uncle,
- [How RealNose.AI Is Transforming Disease Detection With Biosensor Technology ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-realnose-ai-is-transforming-disease-detection-with-biosensor-technology/) - From canine instincts to cutting-edge AI, this company is redefining olfaction—and unlocking critical healthcare and defense applications. Inspired by Nature, Powered by AI RealNose.AI is on a mission to replicate one of biology’s most mysterious systems: the mammalian sense of smell. “We’re building a biomassignal olfaction system,” says Co-founder and CEO Nikolas Stefanou. “We use olfactory biosensors
- [From Cargo to Capabilities: How Traverse Aero is Reinventing Logistics with AI-Powered Drones ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-cargo-to-capabilities-how-traverse-aero-is-reinventing-logistics-with-ai-powered-drones/) - The Problem: Cargo Delivery That’s Slower, Costlier, and Riskier Than It Should Be For over two decades, Scott Parker worked in the cargo aviation space. But it wasn’t until he stepped back that he saw the systemic challenge: Traditional delivery infrastructure, especially for defense and remote operations, is too slow, expensive, and dangerous. The industry has long
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- [From Hurricanes to High-Tech: OWL’s Journey  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-hurricanes-to-high-tech-owls-journey/) - From Hurricanes to Hardware: The Origin Story OWL, short for Organization, Whereabouts, and Logistics, was born from crisis. In 2017 and 2018, four catastrophic hurricanes, Irma, Maria, Harvey, and Florence, caused over $300 billion in damage and devastated millions of lives. That devastation sparked action. Co-founder Bryan Knouse and his colleagues joined a global IBM hackathon with a
- [Circle Optics: Redefining Panoramic Imaging with Seamless 360° Technology ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/circle-optics-redefining-panoramic-imaging-with-seamless-360-technology-2/) - The Problem with 360° Cameras Zak Niazi saw a fundamental limitation in wide-angle and panoramic imaging. “It’s never been possible before in wide angle camera technology to capture a wide field of view but have high quality at the same time,” he explained. With traditional single-lens cameras, image quality drops off as the field of
- [How Spacerake Is Revolutionizing Battlefield and Satellite Communications with Laser Tech ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-spacerake-is-revolutionizing-battlefield-and-satellite-communications-with-laser-tech/) - A New Era in Communications Infrastructure In a world where resilient, high-bandwidth communication is mission-critical, especially in conflict zones and low-earth orbit, Spacerake is bringing a groundbreaking solution to the table: miniaturized laser communications that fit on almost any platform, from drones to satellites. “We're building lasers so compact they can fit on almost any
- [Revolutionizing Bone Regeneration: The Journey of 3D Orthobiologic Solutions (3DOS) ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/revolutionizing-bone-regeneration-the-journey-of-3d-orthobiologic-solutions-3dos/) - Dr. Prakash Kolli, CEO and co-founder of 3D Orthobiologic Solutions (3DOS), is transforming the field of regenerative medicine through innovative 3D-printed bone graft scaffolds. The company’s mission is to simplify and enhance the healing, restoration, and regeneration of bone for patients suffering from defects caused by cancer, trauma, periodontal disease, or infection. The Personal and
- [Empowering Cancer Patients Through Clinical Trial Access: TriCan Health’s Mission ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/empowering-cancer-patients-through-clinical-trial-access-trican-healths-mission/) - Kimya Harris, CEO and co-founder of TriCan Health, is on a mission to help cancer patients access life-saving clinical trials. Recognizing the critical role clinical trials play in developing new treatments, TriCan Health is building a platform that simplifies the complex process of finding and enrolling in trials, ensuring no patient misses potentially transformative therapies.
- [Revolutionizing Eye Care: How ClearSight Therapeutics is Changing Pinkeye Treatment ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/revolutionizing-eye-care-how-clearsight-therapeutics-is-changing-pinkeye-treatment/) - Each year, more than six million Americans are affected by acute infectious conjunctivitis, better known as pinkeye. It is uncomfortable, highly contagious, and costly for families, schools, and employers. Patrick Smale, co-founder and CEO of ClearSight Therapeutics, is determined to change that reality. His team is developing the first and only over-the-counter (OTC) treatment that
- [Partnering for Impact: How Google Leverages Startups to Accelerate Climate Goals ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/partnering-for-impact-how-google-leverages-startups-to-accelerate-climate-goals/) - MassChallenge and Google Team Up to Scale ClimateTech Innovation When it comes to solving the climate crisis, no single company or sector can do it alone. That’s why leaders like Google are turning to the startup ecosystem to unlock bold, scalable solutions that drive meaningful change. At a recent MassChallenge ClimateTech event, we sat down
- [Turning Waste Into Value: How Container Grid Helps Manufacturers Recover Lost Resources ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/turning-waste-into-value-how-container-grid-helps-manufacturers-recover-lost-resources/) - German Startup Tackling Circularity in Manufacturing—With Help from MassChallenge ClimateTech Every year, manufacturers lose millions in recyclable materials locked inside end-of-life products. But what if they could get that material back—and turn waste into measurable value? That’s exactly the vision behind Container Grid, a climate-forward startup founded by Aron Handreke, based in Germany and now
- [From Allergy Struggles to Sustainable Solutions: How Elcove is Revolutionizing Homecare](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-the-masschallenge-startup-transforming-home-cleaning-into-a-safe-sustainable-practice-one-refill-at-a-time/) - Meet the MassChallenge startup transforming home cleaning into a safe, sustainable practice—one refill at a time. The “Why” Behind Elcove For Anastacia Yefimenko, founding Elcove was more than a business decision—it was a personal necessity. “When I was in high school, I suffered with really severe allergies and asthma for my entire life,” she shared.
- [Turning Wastewater into opportunity with Bio Clean Carbon ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/turning-wastewater-into-opportunity-with-bio-clean-carbon/) - This Startup Is Tackling Water Pollution, Carbon Capture, and Circular Agriculture—All at Once Bio Clean Carbon is pioneering a low-cost, efficient approach to wastewater treatment that doubles as a climate solution. Its technology removes phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater while simultaneously capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — at a rate seven times more effective
- [Materialize Bio: Reinventing Medical Implants with Regenerative Biomaterials ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/materialize-bio-reinventing-medical-implants-with-regenerative-biomaterials/) - Materialize Bio is revolutionizing regenerative medicine with surgical tools and implants made from natural biomaterials like silk and collagen
- [How TACTIQL Is Helping Allied Militaries Speak the Same Data Language ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-tactiql-is-helping-allied-militaries-speak-the-same-data-language/) - Discover how TACTIQL is solving ISR data interoperability challenges for the Canadian military and NATO allies.
- [AirShare’s “Friendly Missiles” Are Changing Drone Defense](https://masschallenge.org/articles/airshares-friendly-missiles-are-changing-drone-defense/) - Discover how AirShare transforms drone defense with low-cost, non-lethal “friendly missiles” that neutralize threats without million-dollar weapons.
- [OxiFab’s Affordable Clean Air Solution ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/oxifabs-affordable-clean-air-solution/) - OxiFab is making clean indoor air affordable with its Cocoon Air Cleaner—an innovative, low-cost solution to fight pollution and wildfire smoke.
- [How Kinnami Is Securing Edge Data for Defense and Commercial Innovation ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-kinnami-is-securing-edge-data-for-defense-and-commercial-innovation/) - Discover how Kinnami is transforming edge data security with a platform built for drones, satellites, and IoT.
- [Partner Spotlight: How Citizens Bank and MassChallenge Are Powering FinTech Innovation ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/partner-spotlight-how-citizens-bank-and-masschallenge-are-powering-fintech-innovation/) - Citizens Bank & MassChallenge are driving fintech innovation by connecting startups & FIs through structured, outcome-driven collaboration.
- [H2C Energy Powers Cleaner Industry with Green Hydrogen ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/h2c-energy-powers-cleaner-industry-with-green-hydrogen/) - H2C Energy is scaling green hydrogen with advanced electrolyzers to decarbonize industries—powered by MassChallenge’s ClimateTech network.
- [How BobiHealth Is Tackling Maternal Mortality with Smart Monitoring ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-bobihealth-is-tackling-maternal-mortality-with-smart-monitoring/) - Discover how BobiHealth and founder Dave Esra are working to reduce maternal mortality with pregnancy-safe smart monitoring—powered by MassChallenge.
- [Speaker Spotlight: Tanisha Sullivan on Equity, Innovation, and the Power of Ecosystem Collaboration ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/speaker-spotlight-tanisha-sullivan-on-equity-innovation-and-the-power-of-ecosystem-collaboration/) - Health equity innovation is accelerating through global partnerships—discover how Sanofi and MassChallenge are shaping inclusive biotech solutions.
- [How Health ComplyAI Is Transforming End-of-Life Care with Compassion and Technology ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-health-complyai-is-transforming-end-of-life-care-with-compassion-and-technology/) - Health Comply’s Mori app leads end-of-life care innovation, guiding patients and caregivers with clinical, emotional, and cultural support.
- [Is the Startup Ecosystem Dead? ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/is-the-startup-ecosystem-dead/) - Is the startup ecosystem dead—or just evolving? Discover why specialized ecosystems are the future of innovation and startup growth.
- [DFW Can Overtake the Fintech Race - But Only If We Choose To ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-the-city-and-corporations-must-co-invest-in-innovation-to-shape-dfws-economic-future/) - DFW must unite city and corporate leaders to co-invest in fintech, driving jobs, growth, and positioning the region as America’s next fintech hub.
- [Apollon’s Vision for Needle-Free Diabetes Monitoring: A Founder’s Journey from Seoul to the U.S. ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/apollons-vision-for-needle-free-diabetes-monitoring-a-founders-journey-from-seoul-to-the-u-s/) - Apollon is eliminating microneedles with a wearable glucose monitor developed with MIT.
- [Honoring the Life and Legacy of Mike LaRhette ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-mike-larhette/) - Honoring Mike LaRhette—former MassChallenge president, mentor, and visionary leader who helped shape our global startup ecosystem.
- [From Finalist to Founder Coach: How Evan Taylor is Guiding Climate Startups Toward Scalable Success ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-finalist-to-founder-coach-how-evan-taylor-is-guiding-climate-startups-toward-scalable-success/) - Former finalist Evan Taylor now mentors climate startups at MassChallenge, guiding deep tech founders from lab to scalable success.
- [Powerbox Technology: AI for Sustainable Factories](https://masschallenge.org/articles/powerbox-technology-ai-for-sustainable-factories/) - Powerbox Technology uses AI to help factories cut costs, boost efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions for a sustainable future.
- [Startup Spotlight: Monte Caldera Technologies Innovating for a Sustainable Future ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-spotlight-monte-caldera-technologies-innovating-for-a-sustainable-future/) - At the intersection of innovation and sustainability, Monte Caldera Technologies is changing the way we approach sustainable material discovery. Founded by Hector Medina, the startup is pioneering a platform designed to predict the properties of amorphous materials, a breakthrough that can speed up material discovery in sectors like biotechnology, materials science, and energy. Accelerating Sustainable
- [How Flosonics Medical Is Revolutionizing Critical Care with Wearable Ultrasound ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-flosonics-medical-is-revolutionizing-critical-care-with-wearable-ultrasound/) - Discover how Flosonics Medical is transforming trauma care with FloPatch, a wearable ultrasound born from a decade of innovation.
- [Expert Spotlight: Joshua Boger on the Power of Purpose-Driven Innovation ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/expert-spotlight-joshua-boger-on-the-power-of-purpose-driven-innovation/) - A Founder's Perspective Rooted in Impact Dr. Joshua Boger isn’t just the founder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals—he’s also a foundational force in the MassChallenge community. From standing at the organization’s launch to mentoring the next generation of disruptors, Dr. Boger's journey embodies a belief that innovation should not only excite but also elevate humanity. “I was
- [How Sandbox Wealth Is Powering a New Era of Open Finance for Wealth Managers ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-sandbox-wealth-is-powering-a-new-era-of-open-finance-for-wealth-managers/) - Discover how Sandbox Wealth is transforming wealth management with open finance and insights gained from MassChallenge FinTech.
- [How Metsystem Is Transforming Cancer Treatment Through Personalized Medicine ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-metsystem-is-transforming-cancer-treatment-through-personalized-medicine/) - Discover how Metsystem is advancing personalized cancer treatment using patient-derived organoids to tailor therapies that truly work.
- [Empowering Climate Founders Through Mentorship: Meet Sheri Palazzo, EIR at MassChallenge ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/empowering-climate-founders-through-mentorship-meet-sheri-palazzo-eir-at-masschallenge/) - Sherri Palazzo fuels climate startup mentorship at MassChallenge, guiding founders with expert insight, trust-building, and community support.
- [Breaking Barriers When It Matters Most: How myLanguage Is Revolutionizing Real-Time Communication  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/breaking-barriers-when-it-matters-most-how-mylanguage-is-revolutionizing-real-time-communication/) - Discover how myLanguage is transforming emergency communication through offline voice translation technology—accelerated by MassChallenge and NATO DIANA.
- [Opticloud Is Pioneering Digital Sanitation to Cut Global Emissions ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/opticloud-is-pioneering-digital-sanitation-to-cut-global-emissions/) - Opticloud pioneers digital sanitation to cut carbon emissions by cleaning up cloud waste and boosting sustainability in the virtual world.
- [Mapping the Future of Climate Innovation: Insights from CleanTech Group’s Anthony DeOrsey ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mapping-the-future-of-climate-innovation-insights-from-cleantech-groups-anthony-deorsey/) - How One Ecosystem Leader Is Tracking, Guiding, and Accelerating Clean Technology Trends in a Changing World In the race to solve the climate crisis, the road ahead can feel complex, high-stakes, and ever-shifting. That’s why innovators, investors, and adopters alike are turning to trusted sources like CleanTech Group—a leading authority on sustainable innovation—to understand where
- [Startup Spotlight: Bystro AI](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-spotlight-bystro-ai/) - Bystro AI makes genomic discovery faster and smarter with natural language AI. Alex Kotlar is the Founder of this company transforming biotech research.
- [How Kopernicus AI is Revolutionizing Strategic Intelligence for Procurement Teams ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/title-how-kopernicus-ai-is-revolutionizing-strategic-intelligence-for-procurement-teams/) - From Frustration to Innovation: The Founding Story When Michael Kyriacou, a Stanford educator and seasoned entrepreneur, struggled through tedious market analysis while acquiring a company, he unearthed a recurring nightmare: traditional strategic research was inefficient, non-quantitative, and painfully slow. Years later, after teaching advanced machine learning at Berkeley, Kyriacou launched Kopernicus AI to fix the
- [Engineering the Future of Poultry: Meet Hatched Genetics ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/engineering-the-future-of-poultry-meet-hatched-genetics/) - How This Startup Is Creating More Sustainable, Humane Chickens, One Egg at a Time The global poultry industry faces a long-standing problem: inefficiency, waste, and the ethical dilemma of culling billions of male chicks every year. But one early-stage startup is on a mission to change that. Hatched Genetics, co-founded by Amanda Kowalczak, is building
- [Tintte Is Rewriting the Future of Fashion, One Bacteria-Based Color at a Time ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/tintte-is-rewriting-the-future-of-fashion-one-bacteria-based-color-at-a-time/) - How Tintte Is Making Textile Dyeing Sustainable, Biodegradable, and Beautiful The fashion industry has a pollution problem. It’s the second most polluting industry in the world, with textile dyeing alone accounting for nearly 20% of global industrial water pollution. But one startup is determined to make fashion as sustainable as it is stylish, by rethinking
- [Swinergy Is Turning Livestock Waste Into Renewable Power, One Farm at a Time](https://masschallenge.org/articles/swinergy-is-turning-livestock-waste-into-renewable-power-one-farm-at-a-time/) - Turning Waste Into an Energy Source Livestock farming fuels the global food system, but it also comes with a hidden cost. Animal waste contributes significantly to air and water pollution, especially in rural communities. Swinergy, a ClimateTech startup based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is working to change that. Founded by Eugene Alvey, a former missile defense
- [How Gemsen is Revolutionizing Machine Learning Efficiency with Radical Simplicity ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-gemsen-is-revolutionizing-machine-learning-efficiency-with-radical-simplicity/) - Rethinking Machine Learning from the Ground Up “We're 1000x faster, 99% more compact, and 100% secure.” That’s not hyperbole, it's the foundation of Gemsen’s mission to rethink how machine learning models are trained and deployed. Charlie Ko, CEO of Gemsen, has a bold vision: eliminate the computational drag that burdens traditional machine learning workflows. Instead
- [Bridging the Gap Between Cocoa Farms and Chocolate Lovers: The Story of African Cocoa Marketplace ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/bridging-the-gap-between-cocoa-farms-and-chocolate-lovers-the-story-of-african-cocoa-marketplace/) - How One Founder Is Creating a Transparent, Ethical Future for Cocoa Supply Chains Dr. Kristy Leissle is on a mission to transform how the world sources one of its most beloved treats: chocolate. As the founder and CEO of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), Dr. Leissle is connecting the people who grow cocoa in Africa with
- [How Opio Connect is Using Robotics to Expand Access to Addiction Treatment ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-opio-connect-is-using-robotics-to-expand-access-to-addiction-treatment/) - The Problem: A Broken System Burdening Clinicians In opioid treatment programs (OTPs), nurses often spend up to 75% of their time manually preparing methadone doses, labeling, pumping, and organizing bottles, each tailored for daily use. This labor-intensive process delays care and contributes to workforce burnout at a time when addiction specialists are already in short
- [Alumni Spotlight: Matcha Electric is Powering EV Access for Renters ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alumni-spotlight-matcha-electric-is-powering-ev-access-for-renters/) - Meet the Founder: Chris Kluesener, Co-Founder and CEO of Matcha Electric At Matcha Electric, co-founder and CEO Chris Kluesener is tackling one of the most overlooked challenges in the clean transportation revolution: electric vehicle (EV) access for renters. With one-third of Americans living in rental properties, most lack the infrastructure to support EV ownership. Matcha
- [How Cardiac FITT Is Fighting for Heart Health Equity ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-cardiac-fitt-is-fighting-for-heart-health-equity/) - Bridging Cardiac Care Gaps, One Zip Code at a Time When Andrea Vasquez, Chief Nursing Officer at Cardiac FITT, first stepped into MassChallenge, she wasn’t a seasoned entrepreneur. She was a passionate nurse with years of cardiac ICU experience and a deep awareness that too many communities lacked access to basic heart health education and
- [A Launchpad for Dual-Use Innovation: Inside the 2025 Air Force Labs Finale Showcase ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-launchpad-for-dual-use-innovation-inside-the-2025-air-force-labs-finale-showcase/) - On June 24, MassChallenge HQ in Boston transformed into a launchpad for next-gen defense innovation. The 2025 Air Force Labs Finale Showcase convened 12 bold startups and 50 leaders from the U.S. Air Force, government, and industry for a high-energy evening that redefined what’s possible at the intersection of commercial tech and national defense. This
- [From Birth to Bold Innovation: How Doulio Inc. is Reimagining Maternity Care ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-birth-to-bold-innovation-how-doulio-inc-is-reimagining-maternity-care/) - A Vision Born from Urgency For Brittany Fadiora, founder of Doulio Inc., entrepreneurship isn’t just about disruption, it’s about transformation. Her journey began not in a tech lab or a business school classroom, but within communities where maternal support is underfunded, understaffed, and overlooked. As a tech founder without a traditional tech background, Brittany brings
- [From Dallas to Boston: How MassChallenge’s 2025 Climate Cohort is Reshaping Our Planet’s Future ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-dallas-to-boston-how-masschallenges-2025-climate-cohort-is-reshaping-our-planets-future/) - What happens when you bring together 30+ game-changing climate startups from across the globe, connect them with expert mentors, and plug them into two of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems in the U.S.? You get the 2025 MassChallenge Climate Accelerator, a powerhouse of climate innovation that just wrapped an intensive eight-week program. A Bi-Coastal Innovation
- [A New Era of Health Innovation: MassChallenge Concludes 2025 Early Stage Healthcare Program ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-new-era-of-health-innovation-masschallenge-concludes-2025-early-stage-healthcare-program/) - Empowering Founders to Transform Global Health MassChallenge proudly celebrates the successful wrap of its 2025 Early Stage Healthcare Program, an intensive, zero-equity accelerator that spotlighted 37 high-impact startups reimagining the future of health. This program, the first of MassChallenge's new sector-specific model, represents a major leap in its 2030 vision to deepen impact in industries
- [Startup Spotlight: Comply is Revolutionizing Insurance Compliance with AI](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-spotlight-comply-is-revolutionizing-insurance-compliance-with-ai/) - Bringing Efficiency to a Text-Heavy Industry Sachin Kulkarni, founder and CEO of Comply, is on a mission to modernize one of the insurance industry's most labor-intensive sectors: compliance. With a background in enterprise technology and a clear vision for automation, Sachin launched Comply to help insurance compliance teams "think smarter, move faster, and achieve more."
- [MassChallenge and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrate 2025 Health Equity Business Accelerator Showcase ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-and-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-massachusetts-celebrate-2025-health-equity-business-accelerator-showcase/) - Driving Innovation Toward More Equitable Healthcare Solutions MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is proud to highlight the five visionary startups selected for the 2025 Health Equity Business Accelerator (HEBA), a collaborative program with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). Now in its fourth year, the Health Equity Business Accelerator is a vital initiative
- [Celebrating the Future of Finance: Highlights from the 2025 MassChallenge FinTech Finale ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/celebrating-the-future-of-finance-highlights-from-the-2025-masschallenge-fintech-finale/) - On June 12, the Boston innovation hub pulsed with energy as MassChallenge hosted its 2025 FinTech Showcase & Finale, bringing together founders, investors, and FinTech leaders to celebrate a transformative cohort of startups. A Mission-Driven Gathering of FinTech Innovators The event spotlighted twelve trailblazing startups addressing real-world financial challenges – from AI-powered fraud detection to
- [MassChallenge Welcomes Collin Wallace to Board of Directors: Driving Innovation Through Tenacity and Equity ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-welcomes-collin-wallace-to-board-of-directors-driving-innovation-through-tenacity-and-equity/) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, proudly announces the addition of Collin Wallace to its Board of Directors. A founder, engineer, investor, and thought leader, Collin brings a deep well of experience and a clear-eyed vision for the future of innovation. With a background that spans from founding and scaling startups through Techstars and Y
- [Prapela’s Breakthrough for Opioid Exposed Infants](https://masschallenge.org/articles/prapelas-breakthrough-for-opioid-exposed-infants/) - Addressing a Growing Crisis in Neonatal Health In the United States, the opioid crisis has led to a significant increase in infants born with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS). These babies face severe symptoms including, dysregulated breathing, erratic heart rates, and tremors, requiring specialized care from day one. Enter Prapela, a pioneering startup based in
- [Meet Anna Marie Wagner: MassChallenge's New Board Member Championing Innovation and Humanity in AI ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-anna-marie-wagner-masschallenges-new-board-member-championing-innovation-and-humanity-in-ai/) - A Builder, a Dealmaker, a Believer in Bold Innovation MassChallenge is proud to welcome Anna Marie Wagner to our Board of Directors, an executive and investor whose career spans high-growth startups, global capital markets, and transformative leadership in both tech and biotech. With deep roots in Boston, a founder herself, and a legacy of success
- [Ten Years of Tough Love: How Expert Support Has Helped Startups at MassChallenge Switzerland](https://masschallenge.org/articles/10-years-expert/) - Over the past decade, MassChallenge Switzerland has helped 950 startups grow their ideas into investable, scalable businesses. It has done so without taking equity, without handing out easy answers, and without relying on hype. Instead, it has built something more powerful: a vast network of experts—both mentors and judges—who are committed to helping early-stage founders
- [How These FinTech Founders Caught Amex’s Attention – And Got Acquired ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-these-fintech-founders-caught-amexs-attention-and-got-acquired/) - As adults, we're all thrust into the world with expectations of succeeding financially, but too often, we aren’t given the tools to set ourselves and our communities up for long-term stability. How can we all pursue the American dream without a clear roadmap for today’s ever-evolving landscape? Faced with this massive challenge, software veterans Matthew
- [From Visionary Idea to Orbital Innovation: LambdaVision's Journey to Revolutionize Vision Restoration ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/from-visionary-idea-to-orbital-innovation-lambdavisions-journey-to-revolutionize-vision-restoration/) - Imagine a future where vision loss due to degenerative diseases is no longer a life sentence. Millions worldwide face the devastating reality of vision loss from retinal diseases. Enter LambdaVision, an innovative biotech company with a bold solution: a protein-based artificial retina. Their journey, significantly shaped by their experience with MassChallenge, is a compelling example
- [MassChallenge Welcomes Chris Houlihan as Chief Growth Officer to Drive Global Impact ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-welcomes-chris-houlihan-as-chief-growth-officer-to-drive-global-impact/) - Boston, MA – April 3, 2025 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Houlihan as its new Chief Growth Officer. With more than 30 years of experience driving strategic growth and building high-impact enterprise partnerships with some of the world’s most successful companies—including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and
- [A New Era of Support for Founders](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-new-era-of-support-for-founders/) - Founding a startup is an extraordinary journey, filled with incredible highs and daunting obstacles. As a recovering solo founder, I’ve lived it firsthand—winning grants, securing Fortune 100 clients in the US, raising corporate venture capital in Paris, managing payroll in Nairobi, and navigating the complexities of scaling a business. Through it all, one truth has
- [A Look Into the MassChallenge 2030 Vision](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-look-into-the-masschallenge-2030-vision/) - I hope you, your families, and your teams – had a chance for rest and reflection ahead of 2025. I know I did. When I joined MassChallenge, I was inspired by a profound idea: groundbreaking solutions can emerge from anyone, anywhere. Access to knowledge, networks, and partners can turn potential into impact. To date, 4,300 MassChallenge
- [Beyond Traditional Impact: Rethinking How We Support Social Entrepreneurs ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/beyond-traditional-impact-rethinking-how-we-support-social-entrepreneurs/) - When Rochelle Keyhan left her government role to fight human trafficking, and Dan Wexler set out to revolutionize "food as medicine" for Medicare recipients, they embodied a truth we've long observed at MassChallenge: the most promising social entrepreneurs often sit uncomfortably between traditional venture capital and philanthropy—too impact-focused for conventional investors, yet too commercial for
- [MassChallenge Startups Leading the Way in Tackling Climate Change](https://masschallenge.org/articles/impact-startups/) - As climate change and sustainability top the world’s concerns, more and more startups are addressing them directly with innovative solutions. Many MassChallenge Switzerland alumni, for instance, are making a significant impact in their fields, demonstrating how targeted support and mentorship can help early-stage ventures succeed. By blending new technologies and fresh perspectives, these startups are
- [MassChallenge FinTech 2025 Partner Challenges: Come Solve With Us ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-fintech-2025-partner-challenges-come-solve-with-us/) - MassChallenge FinTech combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable digital solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing the most promising startups together with the financial sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities that go beyond traditional mentorship, offering strategic advising from our network of corporate partners who bring
- [Meritocracy vs. Mirrortocracy: How Inclusive Leadership Drives Startup Success ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meritocracy-vs-mirrortocracy-how-inclusive-leadership-drives-startup-success/) - At INBOUND 24, I had the opportunity to discuss two critical concepts for successful teams to consider: Meritocracy vs. Mirrortocracy. During my session, Meritocracy, Mirrortocracy, and Inclusive Business Success, we got to the heart of why so many teams struggle to succeed. If success is achieved, it is often painful to replicate. After my session,
- [The Corporate Innovation Dilemma](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-corporate-innovation-dilemma/) - By: Cait Brumme, CEO, MassChallenge and Steve Dorval, EIR, MassChallenge The second half of 2024 will likely continue to be characterized by a global technology revolution and continued economic uncertainty and pressure. These joint forces may explain why BCG reported that CEOs' top priorities in 2024 are balancing cost-cutting and increased investment in breakthroughs like
- [MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge Program 2024 Partner Challenges: Come Solve with Us](https://masschallenge.org/articles/healthcare-challenge-program-statements-2024/) - MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge Program combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing health care’s most promising startups together with the sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities to innovate and solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge Program
- [Why Michael Langer Joined the MassChallenge Board: A Journey of Innovation and Philanthropy](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-michael-langer-joined-the-masschallenge-board-a-journey-of-innovation-and-philanthropy/) - Michael Langer, a prominent figure in the intersection of biology and technology in the Boston area, has recently joined the Global Board of Directors for MassChallenge, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. With an impressive background that spans venture capital, health care, and nonprofit leadership, Langer brings experience and passion to his new
- [A Letter From Our CEO Celebrating 15 Years of MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-letter-from-our-ceo-celebrating-15-years-of-masschallenge/) - Fifteen years ago, we were founded with a mission: to help startups win. Our early mantra was, “If it is humanly possible, we will get it done.” In 2010, the world’s most passionate team set out to build the world’s most passionate community to support startups, aiming for a scale that was breathtaking and a
- [MassChallenge and NECEC: A Collaboration to Advance Climate Tech and Clean Technology Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-necec-climatech-cleantech-startups/) - The collaboration between MassChallenge and Cleantech Open Northeast (run by NECEC), continues into 2024, helping to push Massachusetts as the innovation hub for climatetech and Clean Energy. An unprecedented 53 common cleantech startups have graduated from both of the accelerator programs. Many of these alumni have gone on to great success within their ventures–creating massive
- [No human is an island—and neither is any startup.](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mentoring-startups/) - While startups face a multitude of challenges, ranging from market uncertainties to resource constraints to ego clashes, they no longer have to go it alone. At MassChallenge Switzerland, an accelerator known for its comprehensive support and development programs, mentorship is not just a supplement; it is the key to transforming bright ideas into market-leading innovations.
- [Cleantech Startups Are Finding Support and Opportunities in Massachusetts Accelerators](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cleantech-startups-are-finding-support-and-opportunities-in-massachusetts-accelerators/) - Massachusetts is leading the way in cleantech and clean energy innovation. This achievement is a direct result of a strong network of cleantech startups, accelerators, incubators, and government supporters in the New England innovation ecosystem. Startups are finding a large amount of support and resources specifically with two acclaimed startup accelerators supporting cleantech entrepreneurship: MassChallenge
- [The Changing Landscape of Dual-Use Technology: Will Startups Make Us More Secure?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/dual-use-innovation/) - The pendulum may be swinging back in the long-history of startup-defense collaboration. While the 20th century witnessed the influence of military technologies on civilian applications, the dominance of disruptive tech startups in the 21st century has outpaced government defense departments in crucial areas in research, development, and deployment. However, as recent initiatives for startup-government collaborations
- [From Boots to Bytes: Texas's Transformation into a Fulcrum of Global Innovation  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/texas-global-innovation/) - In the major hubs of innovation, where coastal titans like Silicon Valley have long captured the limelight, a new chapter is quietly unfolding on the sprawling landscape of the Lone Star State. Texas, a realm synonymous with oil fields and cowboy dreams, is undergoing an extraordinary metamorphosis. The state that once was defined by big
- [The 4 Stages Founders Need to Understand to Accelerate Their Growth ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-stages-founders-accelerate-growth/) - Ask a venture investor about the phases of a startup lifecycle and you will more than likely hear an answer oriented around the fundraising lifecycle – angel, pre-seed, seed, series A, etc. But what does this actually mean for the founder? What does the underlying business look like for a seed stage company? And where
- [MassChallenge Alumni and Experts Weigh in: Key Insights & Advice for Early-Stage Founders in 2024 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-alumni-and-experts-weigh-in-key-insights-advice-for-early-stage-founders-in-2024/) - Early-stage founders are the architects of tomorrow's success stories, and navigating the complexities of today's business world requires a blend of innovation, resilience, and foresight. For early-stage founders, 2024 demands a strategic mindset, adaptability, and perhaps above all efficiency. The startup landscape is poised for a distinctive journey this year, a sequel to the significant
- [Inside MassChallenge: A Founder’s Experience and First Thoughts on the Social Impact Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/articles/inside-masschallenge-a-founders-experience-and-first-thoughts-on-the-social-impact-accelerator/) - When I decided to apply to the MassChallenge Early Stage Accelerator, I told the Houston leadership team that I was going to listen to “Eye of the Tiger” over and over until I finished my application. I listened to “Eye of the Tiger” approximately 157 times. Not because the application was very long to do
- [A Case for 2024 Optimism](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-case-for-2024-optimism/) - 2023 was a doozy. It was a year marked by expanding global conflicts, the escalation of big power politics, continued economic uncertainty, and growing political polarization. These factors collectively led to a growing national and global dialogue of division and decline. 2023 was also year in which the promise and potential of startups were again
- [The Future of Animal Feed: Improving Animal Health While Driving Sustainability and Mitigating Climate Change](https://masschallenge.org/articles/future-of-animal-feed/) - What if you could have your steak and eat it, too? While animal farming accounts for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, animal proteins are still an important part of the diet for billions of people. Animal feed accounts for 50 to 80% of environmental emissions of farmed seafood, meat, milk and eggs. Advances in
- [Ocean Technology’s Moment: A More Sustainable Future with Ocean A.I. and BlueTech Innovation  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ocean-technologys-moment-a-more-sustainable-future-with-ocean-a-i-and-bluetech-innovation/) - Maritime technology is experiencing another transformative era—marked by the convergence of Ocean Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and BlueTech innovation. As the oceans face unprecedented challenges, the intersection of A.I. and BlueTech emerges as a beacon of hope, promising not only unprecedented insights into marine ecosystems but also sustainable solutions to pressing global issues. From cutting-edge A.I.
- [Why Human Potential? MassChallenge’s Drive for Cross-Industry Collaboration to Enhance Human Health and Longevity ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-human-potential-masschallenges/) - The human quest for extending life, the tantalizing prospect of inhabiting space, the critical need for enhanced pilot performance, the relentless pursuit of elevated athletic capabilities, and the everyday desire for improved well-being all contribute to our unceasing pursuit of maximum human potential. These aspirations, spanning from the profound to the commonplace, underline the depth
- [MassChallenge FinTech 2024 Partner Challenges: Come Solve With Us](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-fintech-2024-partner-challenges-come-solve-with-us/) - MassChallenge FinTech combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable digital solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing FinTech’s most promising startups together with the financial sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities that go beyond traditional mentorship, offering strategic advising from our network of corporate partners who bring
- [How MassMutual and BCube Analytics Collaborated to Streamline Document Reviews ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-massmutual-and-bcube-analytics-collaborated-to-streamline-document-reviews/) - The 2023 MassChallenge FinTech program wrapped up in June. The accelerator program focuses on fostering collaboration between leading financial institutions (across banking, insurance, asset management and more), termed as challenge partners, and startups who advance through three rounds of judging to be accepted into the program. The selected startups are intentionally matched with mentor(s) to
- [Is North Texas the Next Major Innovation Hub?  How MassChallenge and Lyda Hill Philanthropies are Collaborating to Bolster Healthcare Advancements in the Region  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/north-texas-lyda-hill-masschallenge-healthcare/) - North Texas has emerged as an innovation region with a tremendous amount of potential. 25 Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in North Texas. The region has the 3rd largest population of STEM graduates in the country and, based on 2022 Census Bureau data, is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S. The presence of major
- [Actionable 7-Step Guide to Start a Tech Company (With No Money)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-to-start-a-tech-company/) - Here’s a question we get asked a lot: How do you start a tech company with no money? Well - let’s just kick things off by saying the average survival rate for a startup is around 10%. That’s right -- 90% of startups are shuttered before they grow enough to sustain themselves. Why? As research
- [Startup Marketing Strategy: Key Steps to Grow Your Business](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-marketing/) - Marketing is essential for startups. After all, if people don’t know about your business, how can they buy your products or services? That said, startup marketing can be a challenge. Limited resources mean you must have a solid strategy and cost-effective tactics if your startup is to succeed and grow. So in this guide, we’re
- [The Importance of Mentorship and Professional Community: An Interview with Growbie CEO Jashin Lin and Her Experience at MC | INNOVATE 2023](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-importance-of-mentorship-professional-community-interview-growbie-ceo-jashin-lin-mc-innovate-2023/) - Photo courtesy of Jackie Loubriel for MassChallenge In the United States, there are approximately one million international students every year, representing a pool of talented, motivated, and highly skilled individuals, particularly in the STEM fields. Despite their desire to stay in the country after completing their education, around 80% of these students end up leaving.
- [Sustainable Food, Sustainable Climate](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sustainable-food-sustainable-climate/) - As startups make sustainability their raison d’être, their innovative products, proteins and ingredients pave the way toward overcoming climate change Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Its impact reaches far and wide, touching on many important sectors including health, agriculture and food security. Yet despite the complexity and difficulty of mitigating climate
- [Understanding Sustainable Food System Innovation and Its Importance for Mitigating Climate Change](https://masschallenge.org/articles/understanding-sustainable-food-system-innovation-and-its-importance-for-mitigating-climate-change/) - The food value chain accounts for c. 25- 30% of total Green House Gas emissions, and according to the IPCC, observed climate change is already affecting food security through increasing temperatures, changing rain patterns, and a greater frequency of some extreme events. Combining supply-side actions such as efficient production, transport, and processing with demand-side interventions
- [Takeaways from "Leveraging A.I.  by innolead, hosted by MassChallenge"](https://masschallenge.org/articles/takeaways-from-leveraging-a-i-by-innolead-hosted-by-masschallenge/) - On May 17th, MassChallenge hosted an all-day conference organized by InnoLead and sponsored by Singularity, centered around the groundbreaking and quickly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (A.I.). The event brought together an impressive gathering of nearly 100 national leaders in innovation, strategy, technology, digital transformation, and R&D to the MassChallenge headquarters in the Seaport district
- [Agriculture Innovation: 10 Tech Trends to Watch in 2023](https://masschallenge.org/articles/agriculture-innovation/) - By 2050, the demand for food will surge 70%, in line with rapid population growth. A UN study found that about 9.9% of the world’s population still goes hungry, so the thought of feeding almost 10 billion mouths is a daunting prospect. With environmental changes hard to predict, we must turn to innovation in agriculture
- [How to Value a Startup Company With No Revenue](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-to-value-a-startup-company-with-no-revenue/) - Pre-revenue startup valuation can be a tricky endeavor. There are many things to take into consideration, from the management team and market trends to the demand for the product and the marketing risks involved. And here’s the thing: After evaluating everything, even with the most effective pre-money valuation formula, the best you can hope for
- [10 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2023](https://masschallenge.org/articles/manufacturing-trends/) - Between 1981 and 2020, manufacturing innovation grew significantly, with a 153% increase in U.S. patents for industrial manufacturing processes. That unprecedented growth in innovation spawned what’s now known as the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 encompasses artificial intelligence, biometrics, cloud computing, and other technologies that have historically not been associated with manufacturing.
- [The Present and Future of ClimateTech Innovation ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/climate-change-technology/) - According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), total greenhouse gas emissions were 59 gigatons in 2019, and the projection for 2030 is 62 gigatons. As Dr. Glen Peters, a GCP member at the Centre for International Climate Research (Cicero) in Norway, stated in the Guardian, “Many countries, cities, companies, and individuals have made pledges
- [Why a Sustainability Food Solutions Challenge?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-a-sustainability-food-solutions-challenge/) - We just closed applications to our 3rd Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge and are so thankful and impressed with the quality of startups. We had 484 applications from entrepreneurs who want to move forward and take part in tangible change. WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? The food value chain accounts for c. 25- 30% of total
- [How MassChallenge Is Helping Startups Navigate the Impact of the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-masschallenge-is-helping-startups-navigate-the-impact-of-the-collapse-of-silicon-valley-bank/) - Alum and MC Community – The collapse of SVB on Friday and its after-effects are significant and will continue to be revealed over the coming days, weeks, and even months. We have tremendous respect and compassion for our friends and colleagues at SVB and empathy for organizations and individuals that have been impacted in ways
- [<strong>Voices of Innovation: A 2023 MassChallenge RESOLVE Review</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/articles/voices-of-innovation-a-2023-masschallenge-resolve-review/) - MassChallenge’s 2023 flagship award ceremony RESOLVE was held on February 16th in Boston, MA, and we’re still reflecting on the community embrace and innovation insight of the event. Over $1.1M in equity-free cash and investment prizes was awarded to 22 startups from the 2022 early-stage cohort and MassChallenge alums. 2023 was also the first year
- [Black Entrepreneurs in the MassChallenge Community Who Are Transforming Financial Services](https://masschallenge.org/articles/black-entrepreneurs-impacting-financial-services/) - Following the Civil War, the Freedman’s Savings Bank was founded to help former slaves and Black veterans accumulate and protect their wealth. The effort found immediate success and eventually expanded to thirty-seven branches in seventeen states. However, when the bank closed its doors nearly ten years later in 1874, many Black businesses and communities suffered
- [18 Best Startup Pitch Competitions and Events for 2023](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-pitch-competitions/) - According to The Wall Street Journal, we are in the “golden era of venture capital,” and the fear of missing out is quickly growing. Many investors are winning significant payouts from investing in inspired startups looking to change the world, and entrepreneurs with big ideas are gaining traction. If you ask several entrepreneurs what the
- [The Path Forward, Not Backward for Venture Capital Funding](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-path-forward-not-backward-for-venture-capital-funding/) - The release of second quarter 2020 PitchBook data highlighted a visible “retreat to the known” in both venture capital fundraising and in deals activity. In an industry that is starkly white and cisgender male with the tendency to fund other white, cisgender males, a further retreat to "the known” will put at risk the recent
- [Why Diverse Boards Are Important](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-diverse-boards-are-important/) - I am a first time CEO. While I have had strong and fulfilling relationships with the Boards of organizations, I was never able to choose the members myself. Knowing that I had two members of my Board moving on within my first year as CEO, I had an opportunity to fill two spots and I
- [Black Entrepreneurs in the MassChallenge Community Who Are Transforming Healthcare](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-black-entrepreneurs-in-the-masschallenge-community-who-are-transforming-healthcare/) - In a 1966 speech, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death.” “Injustice in health” doesn’t only include injustice in healthcare, such as the infamous Tuskegee study, or bias in care delivery.
- [Vote for CEO Cait Brumme's Community-Focused Panel for the TechCrunch Early-Stage Audience Choice 2023](https://masschallenge.org/articles/vote-for-ceo-cait-brummes-community-focused-panel-for-the-techcrunch-early-stage-audience-choice-2023/) - TechCrunch Early-Stage Audience Choice 2023 voting is now live! MassChallenge CEO Cait Brumme is aiming to host a panel titled "Why Lack of community Is the Not-So-Secret Enemy of Early-Stage Founders." But we need your help! VOTE NOW for our CEO Cait Brumme’s session to be featured! If you can't find the session, type Cait's
- [MassChallenge HealthTech 2023 Partner Challenges: Come Solve With Us](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-healthtech-2023-partner-challenges-come-solve-with-us/) - MassChallenge HealthTech combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable digital solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing health care’s most promising startups together with the sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities to innovate and solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. MassChallenge HealthTech and our industry-leading
- [5 Biotechnology Trends and Innovations to Watch in 2023 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/trends-in-biotechnology/) - Biotech is disrupting how we approach health, medicine, and agriculture. Even without the impact of COVID-19, several trends in biotech have propelled rapid innovation. Industry expansion has followed such innovation. The global biotechnology market is currently valued at 752.8 Billion — and growing. The development of breakthrough health initiatives from biotech will transform our future
- [MassChallenge FinTech 2023 Partner Challenges: Come Solve With Us](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-fintech-2023-partner-challenges-come-solve-with-us/) - MassChallenge FinTech combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable digital solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing FinTech’s most promising startups together with the financial sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities to innovate and solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. In 2022, MassChallenge FinTech and
- [How One HealthTech Startup Is Combating the Coronavirus](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-one-healthtech-startup-is-combating-the-coronavirus/) - Buoy Health, a Boston-based startup and MassChallenge HealthTech 2019 alum, has developed an AI health assistant platform that helps consumers get real-time information about symptoms and triages them to the appropriate care. With the ability to prevent the spread of misinformation and improve the quality of care for their consumers, Buoy is becoming the “front
- [14 Groundbreaking Startups Using Recycled Material to Create Cool Products and Help Clean Up the Planet](https://masschallenge.org/articles/recycling-startups/) - A big metric in the overlap of manufacturing and recycling is that, roughly, just 9% of plastics ever created have been recycled. While a good percentage of these plastics have not been recycled because they are still in use, about 50% of yearly produced plastic is for single-use and immediately relegated as waste. Because of plastic’s wide
- [15 Ways Manufacturing Innovation Is Fueling Industry Growth](https://masschallenge.org/articles/manufacturing-innovation/) - Manufacturing innovation is improving the way we imagine and iterate production processes, design approaches, and even the materials we use. Emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence (AI), advances in automation, and 3D printing — are enabling companies to produce more with less. Thanks to innovations like smart sensors, the industrial internet of things (IIoT), and
- [Steel in the Ground: How Climate Solutions Need to think Big, Huge Scale and VCs to Go Along](https://masschallenge.org/articles/climate-solutions-need-to-think-big-huge-scale-vcs/) - Can software save the climate? As the extraordinarily inventive and technical minds behind entirely new systems, like the blockchain explosion, turn their sights on climate change applications, it is hard to know whether to sigh or cheer. On the one hand, we most certainly need more inventors applying their unique skills, risk appetite and problem-orientation
- [Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Cybersecurity Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cybersecurity-innovation/) - Cybercriminals are incredibly good at breaking into business networks. A recent study by global IT solutions provider Positive Technologies found that attackers can successfully breach an organization’s external network perimeter in 93% of cases. If your network perimeter is breached, bad actors have free access to the sensitive systems and data within. They can
- [8 Pharma Healthtech Trends to Watch in 2022](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pharma-healthtech-trends/) - The pharmaceutical industry has been traditionally slow to embrace new technology, but the latest pharma health trends are signs of a massive paradigm shift in the industry. The latest technologies, like AR/VR, artificial intelligence (AI), and additive manufacturing, help pharma companies accelerate the research and development process, create personalized products, and conduct testing in innovative
- [Why Driving Innovation Should Be a Priority](https://masschallenge.org/articles/driving-innovation/) - Innovation has become increasingly important as a driver of business success. With the ever-changing landscape of technology and global markets, companies must continually adapt and find new ways to stay ahead of the competition. Driving innovation can help your company gain a competitive advantage, improve customer satisfaction and loyalty, and attract and retain top talent.
- [5-Step Guide to Get Your App Funded in 2022](https://masschallenge.org/articles/app-funding/) - You’ve got a million dollar idea. Well, if you’re sitting on the next Snapchat, Dropbox, or Slack, you’ve got a billion dollar idea… Maybe you’ve got a concept, or a prototype, or just a founding team with a vision. Regardless, the fact is, making an app is a business: Just like opening a restaurant or
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Awards CHF 400’000 in Equity-Free Cash Prizes to the Top 12 2022 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-switzerland-awards-chf-400000-in-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-the-top-12-2022-startups/) - Oct 28, Lausanne, Switzerland – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, awarded CHF 400,000 last evening in equity-free cash prizes to the 2022 top 12 startups from its early-stage program and in-kind prizes to 12 runner-up Swiss startups. Since 2016 MassChallenge Switzerland has supported 610 startups who have raised 985M CHF of
- [What Is Zero Trust Architecture and Why Is it Important?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/zero-trust-architecture/) - Two significant trends are creating a perfect storm of cybersecurity vulnerability for businesses. The first is an ever-expanding cyberattack surface. That is, the number of possible entry points into your critical network infrastructure is growing. The second is the increased sophistication, speed, and frequency of cyberattacks. Specifically, the attacks most likely to threaten your business
- [Smeetz at MassChallenge Switzerland and Our Top 5 Tips for Startups Entering the Program](https://masschallenge.org/articles/smeetz-at-masschallenge-switzerland-and-our-top-5-tips-for-startups-entering-the-program/) - “Work hard play hard” was the unofficial moto for the 2019 MassChallenge Switzerland accelerator program. There is hardly any moto that would fit the Smeetz team spirit better. This probably explains why Smeetz was elected “MCCH19 Most Fun Team” by the other 2019 finalist teams. In this article, you will discover the many ways in
- [The Current State of Wearable Medical Devices and the Advantages They Bring](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-current-state-of-wearable-medical-devices-and-the-advantages-they-bring/) - It was not long ago when the medical science community focused primarily on finding cures for disease. Within the last 50 years, scientists and researchers have made incredible progress in many areas, including cancer, bacterial infections, and neurodegenerative disorders. While there is still much work to be done, we can proudly say that medical science
- [An Entrepreneur Shares Insights On Switch From Assessing Startups for 12 Years to Joining a Startup](https://masschallenge.org/articles/on-switching-from-assessing-startups-to-joining-a-startup/) - I spent 12 years at Willis Towers Watson (WTW) consulting with employers’ HR, Benefits and Wellness teams. I led the Health Imagination team, assessing 100s of health care startups every year, helping bridge the gap between early stage companies and large employers who are trying to manage the health and wellbeing of their employees. It
- [Lessons Learned: How AARP’s Innovation Labs Are Getting Startups Enterprise-Ready ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/lessons-learned-aarp-innovation-labs-are-getting-startups-enterprise-ready/) - To begin, who Is AARP? AARP is the United States’ largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities
- [Food as Medicine Gets a Scalable Software Solution](https://masschallenge.org/articles/food-as-medicine-gets-a-scalable-software-solution/) - Food has enormous power to harm or heal. According to Francesco Branca, director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at the World Health Organization, “unhealthy diet is the top risk factor for the Global Burden of Disease. The relative importance of this factor has been growing and requires urgent attention.” Every single
- [The Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ Health in the Commonwealth](https://masschallenge.org/articles/past-present-and-future-lgbtq-health-commonwealth/) - In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the stonewall riots, Boston hosted its 49th pride parade, shattering records with over 400 contingents, 500,000 marchers, and a million spectators joining together to support the LGBTQ community. In celebration of this year's theme - looking back, loving forward - we take a look back at LGBTQ health's
- [Meet the First Class of the MassChallenge Switzerland Entrepreneurs in Residence Program](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-the-mcch-entrepreneurs-in-residence/) - And we’re off: we’ve started the 4th MassChallenge Switzerland acceleration cycle with a boom! It all began on January 23rd when we opened the 2019 call for applications for the MassChallenge Switzerland Acceleration Program and the EIT-Food Accelerator Network. What followed was an intensive road show of 30+ presentations and events: from on-site Open-House events
- [Medicaid ACOs in Massachusetts, Explained (Plus Insights from Startups Involved)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/medicaid-acos-massachusetts-explained-startups/) - What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federally subsidized, state-run program that provides health insurance to more than 70 million people in the United States. Medicaid covers some of the nation’s most vulnerable patients: low-income adults and children, dual eligible patients (i.e., patients on both Medicare and Medicaid), disabled patients, patients requiring long-term care, and those
- [A Decade of Impact: A Note from the MassChallenge CEO](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-decade-of-impact-a-note-from-the-masschallenge-ceo/) - Over the past decade, MassChallenge has played a vital role in strengthening local and global innovation economies. We have helped entrepreneurs from more than 54 countries solve some of the world’s massive problems. {{img-align-right:1}} From a scrappy startup founded in Boston during the height of the global economic recession by two idealistic entrepreneurs to a
- [How Digital Health Solutions in Massachusetts and Beyond Can Save 3 Million Mothers and Babies](https://masschallenge.org/articles/digital-health-solutions-global-massachusetts-save-mothers-babies/) - Every year, 2.5 million babies around the world die before reaching their 1-month birthday. In the United States, this translates to a national average of 5.8 deaths for every 1,000 babies born. While this rate is low in comparison to the global rate of 29 deaths per 1000 live births, the United States trails behind
- [Why Become a MassChallenge Mentor?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-become-a-masschallenge-mentor/) - One of the key framework’s of the MassChallenge program is the mentor-startup relationship. Each startup is teamed up with an industry expert in their respective field and meet regularly throughout the program to check in on progress or struggles in a specific area, developments in the external world, how to approach X situation in order
- [Corporate Innovation: How to Drive Value from Startup Accelerators](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporate-innovation-how-to-drive-value-from-startup-accelerators/) - Working with startup accelerators is fun, exciting, and energizing. You get to see new technology stewarded by undaunted entrepreneurs up close and personal. The zeal from the startups is alluring, admirable, and addictive. In addition, it can truly help a corporation achieve its strategic objectives when finding the right technology at the right time. Who
- [The Power of a Village: Catalyzing Rhode Island’s Startup Ecosystem with riHub](https://masschallenge.org/articles/rhode-island-startup-ecosystem-rihub/) - Looking to the Future: Impact Through Collaboration Entrepreneurship has gained recognition as a major economic driver and growth strategy, with multiple parties—such as leaders from various sectors, governments, corporates, and universities—working to support entrepreneurship in their communities. It takes a village — no one can do this alone. For true success, we need a diverse
- [A Lesson in Innovation: How Digital Health Can Help Solve the “Big 3 Mental Health Afflictions” on College Campuses](https://masschallenge.org/articles/digital-health-can-help-solve-big-3-mental-health-afflictions-college-campuses/) - What in the world is the “college student mental health crisis?” Did you know that 1 in 3 college students need/want/use some form of mental health treatment, with trend lines rising? Compared to 15-20 years ago, this rate has increased by over 230% and mental health diagnoses among college respondents have nearly doubled in the
- [Citizens Bank: FinTech Startup Challenges 2020](https://masschallenge.org/articles/citizens-bank-fintech-startup-challenges-2020/) - As the thirteenth largest retail bank in the United States, Citizens Bank delivers a broad range of financial services to over five million individuals, companies, not for profits, and institutions. Our vision is to be a top-performing bank distinguished by its customer-centric culture, mindset of continuous improvement and excellent capabilities. We serve our customers through
- [Putnam Investments: FinTech Startup Challenges 2020 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/putnam-investments-fintech-startup-challenges-2020/) - Driven by commitment to our clients, Putnam has been embracing change and practicing an active, research-intensive approach to investing ever since we launched our first fund in 1937. We are a global asset manager serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment services across a range of equity, fixed income, absolute return, retirement, and sustainable
- [Fidelity Investments: FinTech Startup Challenges 2020 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fidelity-investments-fintech-startup-challenges-2020/) - Fidelity Investments’ mission is to strengthen and secure our clients’ financial well-being while delivering unmatched value. Founded in Boston 72 years ago, Fidelity has been focused on this mission since day one and this focus has enabled us to grow into a company with over 30 million customers and over $7 trillion in assets under
- [John Hancock: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/john-hancock-fintech-2020-startup-challenges/) - Headquartered in Boston, John Hancock is a division of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group. In all that we do, we obsess about our customers and strive to make their decisions easier and lives better. John Hancock serves over 10 million customers with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance,
- [Walmart: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/walmart-fintech-2020-startup-challenges/) - At Walmart, we help people around the world save money and live better. What started small, with a single discount store and the simple idea of selling more for less, has grown over the last 50+ years into the largest retailer in the world. Each week, nearly 275 million customers and members visit our more than
- [AARP: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/aarp-fintech-startup-challenges-2020/) - WHY WE’VE PARTNERED WITH MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH: Anyone familiar with AARP knows that helping people save for retirement is core to our mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. You may be just a bit surprised that saving for retirement is not the primary challenge we’re pitching to the startup community. Instead, we’re seeking innovative solutions to help people
- [Columbia Threadneedle Investments: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/columbia-threadneedle-investments-fintech-startup-challenges-2020/) - Columbia Threadneedle is excited to be a Challenge Partner for the 2020 FinTech program. Columbia Threadneedle is a leading global asset manager, managing nearly $470 billion for institutional and retail clients. We’re based in Boston with more than 2,000 people, including over 450 investment professionals, operating in 17 countries around the world. Our parent company,
- [Eastern Bank: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/eastern-bank-fintech-2020-startup-challenges/) - Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank is America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, with over $11 billion in assets and over 115 locations serving communities in Eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We provide exceptional access to fairly priced banking, investment and insurance products and services for consumers and businesses of all sizes.
- [MassMutual: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/massmutual-fintech-2020-startup-challenges/) - At MassMutual, our unwavering focus is helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love. We’re a mutual company, which means we’re owned by our policyowners – so everything MassMutual does is focused on our customers. We provide holistic financial solutions, guidance and education in the way our customers want to engage with
- [A Neighborly Produce App Steps into Play: A Profile on Vinder Entrepreneur, Sam Lillie](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mctx-austin-profile-vinder-sam-lillie/) - When asked, "If your life were a movie, what would the title be?" Sam Lillie responded, "Jumanji." Jumanji describes itself as "A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind." Much like the game, founding Vinder and competing in the first ever MassChallenge Texas accelerator allowed Sam to leave
- [Solve Massive Healthcare Challenges in 2020 with Our Champions ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/solve-massive-healthcare-challenges-in-2020-with-our-champions/) - The 4th annual MassChallenge HealthTech applications are open! We uniquely match cross-industry Champion partners to work on massive challenges with high-impact digital health startups. Each of our match-made partnerships begins with a reverse pitch, where our Champions broadcast top challenges they are excited to solve with startups. We have over 20 Champions in this year's
- [City of Boston: FinTech Startup Challenges 2020 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/city-of-boston-fintech-startup-challenges-2020/) - The work of accelerators in Boston has been vital to creating an ecosystem in which entrepreneurs can thrive, and MassChallenge has been a leader in this space. Its programs have taken on our world’s most daunting and important challenges. Its community has brought together individuals and enterprises from all backgrounds. The City of Boston and
- [Boston Private: FinTech 2020 Startup Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-private-fintech-2020-startup-challenges/) - Headquartered in Boston with offices in Massachusetts, California, Florida and New York, Boston Private is a leading provider of fully integrated wealth management, trust, and commercial and private banking services. For more than 30 years, the firm has managed the complex financial needs of high-net-worth individuals and families, businesses, nonprofits and community partners. At Boston
- [After 10 Years, the MassChallenge Community Reflect on the Past and Look Towards the Future  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/10-years-masschallenge-community/) - The members of the MassChallenge community are fundamental to our success in creating a connected environment for our startups to excel. These members come in a variety of roles, including mentors, partners, experts, and founding contributors. Well beyond their involvement in helping support MassChallenge programs and working with startups across all different stages, however, is their drive
- [Busting the Successful Startup Founder Myth: Meet Heather Waibel, a Solo Female Entrepreneur](https://masschallenge.org/articles/successful-startup-founders-heather-waibel-solo-female-entrepreneur/) - Female entrepreneurs will change the world. Think about it; venture capitalists invested just shy of 98% of their capital in male-led startups last year — a common trend illustrating the pervasive gender investment gap. With a meager fraction of the funds allocated to their male counterparts, women are forced to operate on incredibly lean resources. And even
- [What Is Public Entrepreneurship and Possibility Government? ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-is-public-entrepreneurship-possibility-government-weiss/) - At a recent discussion between Harvard Business School (HBS) professor Mitch Weiss and Boston Globe Managing Director Linda Henry focused on the concept of Public Entrepreneurship. The discussion was jointly organized by MassChallenge, HBS, and HubWeek. To setup the conversation on Public Entrepreneurship, Mitch Weiss first posed the question: “Can we even solve public problems anymore?”
- [“Phishing” for Security: How a Top Startup is Leading the Charge to Eliminate Data Breaches in Healthcare ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/phishing-security-top-startup-leading-eliminate-data-breaches-in-healthcare/) - Data breaches are a major problem in today’s society. With the innovation of ever-advancing technology, attackers are becoming smarter, increasing their ability to access data easier and easier than ever. No industry is more vulnerable to these attacks than the healthcare industry; In the last decade, 190 million customer records were exposed in healthcare data
- [HealthTech Fights Back: How Digital Health Innovations Can Be Women’s Secret Weapon Against Breast Cancer](https://masschallenge.org/articles/healthtech-digital-health-innovation-breast-cancer-early-detection/) - Today, there are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, with 268,600 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year alone. With an estimated 89% of United States online and 72% owning smartphones, digital health technologies are uniquely situated to bridge the gap in breast cancer care through detection, intervention, and
- [Cannabusiness Has Arrived: an Inside Look at Some of the Top Cannabis Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cannabusiness-look-top-cannabis-startups/) - While the legalization of marijuana for either medical or recreational purposes varies from country to country, the process of legalizing cannabis only began sweeping across the United States in the late 20th century. Now, more than 11 states have legalized the use of recreational marijuana, and more than 30 states have legalized the use of
- [One Young World Joins WBCSD and MassChallenge Switzerland to Find Startup Solutions That Will Mitigate Climate Change](https://masschallenge.org/articles/one-young-world-joins-wbcsd-and-masschallenge-switzerland-to-find-startup-solutions-that-will-mitigate-climate-change/) - Last Week at the One Young World (OYW) Summit in London Ian Roberts the President of MassChallenge Switzerland, and CTO of Bühler announced that One Young World is joining the partnership between MassChallenge and the World Business Council for Sustainable Develpment (WBCSD). Our objective: find the ten most impactful solutions for climate change mitigation every
- [How to Build an Innovation Ecosystem (They Are All a Little Different, and This Is Good)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-build-an-innovation-ecosystem-they-are-all-different-this-is-good/) - Over 100 global leaders from over 30 different countries gathered in Boston for the 2019 Global Summit to discuss the importance and dynamics of startup innovation ecosystems. The conference was held at the New England Research and Development center – the NERD center, as it’s more often referred to – in Cambridge, MA. The goal
- [How an International Organization Plans to Bridge the Digital Health Ecosystems of Boston and Europe ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-international-organization-bridge-digital-health-ecosystems-boston-europe/) - Massachusetts, and notably the Boston region, is a breeding ground of innovation for pharmaceutical and digital health startups. Which is why, in February of 2018, Servier opened its first office in one of the Commonwealth’s global healthcare hubs: Cambridge, MA. Since then, Servier BioInnovation has been working to identify new technologies and therapies in America
- [11 Extraordinary Renewable Energy Startups on the Rise ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/11-extraordinary-renewable-energy-startups-on-the-rise/) - Unfortunately, the state of the world’s energy infrastructure is in a bit of a bind. Since the industrial revolution in the 19th century, the western world has relied heavily on carbon-emitting fuel sources like oil and coal. Now in the early 21st century, it has caught up to us. Problem: carbon emissions are polluting the
- [Straight from the Startup: How our MassChallenge Experience Helped Us Scale](https://masschallenge.org/articles/straight-from-the-startup-how-our-masschallenge-experience-helped-us-scale/) - As founders of teleCalm, we entered MassChallenge Texas without knowing quite what to expect. teleCalm is a young company, headquartered out of Dallas, that’s building and selling phone service for families living with dementia. Caregivers purchase teleCalm service on behalf of their loved ones with dementia, to solve common problems like inappropriate 911 emergency calling
- [Not Just “Blowing Smoke”: The Rising Vaping Epidemic and How Digital Health Solutions Can Help Extinguish It ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/rising-vaping-epidemic-digital-health-solutions/) - Vaping is a public health epidemic tightening its grip on the next generation of nicotine addicts. Over 5 million middle and high school students reported e-cigarette use in the past month, with nearly 1 million daily users. These disturbing rates emphasize the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, contributing to its rise to the most commonly used
- [The 53 Best Startup Tools for 2020 (By Job Function)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-tools/) - Launching a startup is tough. Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, says starting a company is akin to “jumping off a cliff and assembling an airplane on the way down”. (Source) Startups need to move quickly to survive. And, do it with very limited resources (especially money and time), while wearing many different hats, without much
- [Find Your Holiday Gifts From These 2019 MassChallenge Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-and-rhode-island-startups-holiday-gifts-2019/) - With the holiday gift giving season just ahead of us, we thought we’d highlight 15 Boston and Rhode Island cohort startups from 2019 that produce a wide variety compelling goods and services. Got a pet? Check out Buppy Pets. Know a hockey player? Find RezzTek. Know people who wear clothes? Browse Impact Everything, Love Joy, and
- [How 8 Massachusetts Companies Shaped the 4 Most Disruptive Digital Health Trends of 2019](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-massachusetts-companies-shaped-disruptive-digital-health-trends/) - As we wrap up December and look forward to ringing in the new year, the time has come to look back on a transformative year in digital health. From the empowered patient to the digitization of data to cross-industry collaboration, transformative trends are shaping the status of digital health in 2019. But four trends stand
- [How Does a Hockey Startup Win Gold at MassChallenge?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-does-a-hockey-startup-win-gold-at-masschallenge/) - Andrej Dula is the CEO of Rezztek, a 2019 Boston Gold Winner. This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. If you are expecting a 10 step guide how to win at a prestigious accelerator with guarantee, I suggest you stop reading right here. This is merely an observation of the Mass Challenge journey of Rezztek®, while
- [How Two Female-Led Startups Helped Each Other Navigate Pre-Revenue Funding ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-two-female-led-startups-helped-each-other-navigate-pre-revenue-funding/) - In 2018, BCG published research that outlines an important conclusion: Women-Owned Startups Are a Better Bet. The difficulty with this fact is that female entrepreneurs are not only under-represented, but dramatically underfunded. While the number of deals completed by female founders is growing, in 2018, the amount of funding received stayed stagnant at just 2.2%
- [CEO’s Note: Update to Our Early-Stage Startup Eligibility Requirements ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ceo-note-update-to-our-early-stage-startup-eligibility-requirements/) - At MassChallenge, we’re committed to making it as easy as possible for entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses. Now in our tenth year, the MassChallenge team is proud of how we’ve grown and evolved to ensure that our mission stays the forefront of our work: from our programs to our international footprint, we’ve kept
- [53 Startup Blogs Every Founder Should Read (By Category)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-blogs/) - Building a startup is often compared to launching a rocket. It’s cliche for a reason. You need to assemble a skilled crew, build a machine that flies without falling apart, and then hope you can make it into outer space before the fuel runs out. Each member wears many different hats because it isn’t practical
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Open Application for its 2020 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-open-application-for-its-2020-cohort/) - Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has been a leader in helping startups across Europe grow their businesses. Last year, we accelerated 92 early stage startups - taking no equity and connecting them to our corporate partners and broad group of expert mentors. As of 2019, we have accelerated 298 startups, who had raised over CHF 120M in funding.
- [How to Build a Successful MassChallenge Application](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-build-successful-masschallenge-application/) - Want the inside scoop on how to craft a top MassChallenge application? MassChallenge alumni share their tips that can help you conquer the application process. Applications for MassChallenge programs in Boston, Rhode Island, Texas (Austin), Texas (Houston), and Switzerland are now open! Submit your application for our 2020 cohorts by 1:00PM EST on March 9th, 2020. Learn
- [Building Bridges for the Texas Innovation Ecosystem: Two programs, One State, One Summer](https://masschallenge.org/articles/building-bridges-for-the-texas-innovation-ecosystem-two-programs-one-state-one-summer/) - MassChallenge Texas’ first two years were big. During that time, we successfully ran three accelerators in two cities and convened more than five hundred resources, experts, partners, business leaders, and investors to support 181 startups from all corners of the world. This year, we’re looking to turn the startup support industry on its ear. This
- [Top 10 Reasons to Apply to MassChallenge RI (From an MC Alum)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-10-reasons-to-apply-to-masschallenge-ri/) - In 2019, Pangea.app was selected as a finalist in the MassChallenge RI accelerator. Now you might ask yourself, what is MassChallenge? And why should I apply to participate? Great questions! I’m here to tell you about our experience and what we learned. First off, let’s lay out what MassChallenge is and what the process looks like…
- [Insights from 2020 MassChallenge HealthTech Program Kickoff](https://masschallenge.org/articles/insights-from-2020-masschallenge-healthtech-program-kickoff/) - On January 15th, the 2020 MassChallenge HealthTech cohort arrived from near and far to our Boston office to kick off the 2020 accelerator program. From over 350 applicants, this cohort is made up of 27 of the world’s top digital health startups, and they are looking to solve the foremost problems in healthcare. Here are
- [How a Doctor from New York is Solving the Physician Burden](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-a-doctor-from-new-york-is-solving-the-physician-burden/) - Two years ago, Joshua Reischer was an Internal Medicine physician at Iora Health in Tucson, Arizona. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Health Note, a San Francisco-based startup working to reduce the physician administrative burden. Dr. Reischer left his job in October 2018 to pursue Health Note full-time and hasn’t looked back. While
- [Creating a Culture of Constructive Feedback Starts at the Top](https://masschallenge.org/articles/culture-constructive-feedback-starts-at-the-top/) - Feedback is a gift. But usually, it’s a gift you’d rather give than receive. But feedback is how you grow as a leader and it is the only way teams succeed. Especially teams that are in the stressed-filled world of a start-up. But receiving feedback requires you to be open. And vulnerable. And that is
- [For MassChallenge Texas, 2020 Features Tracks for Defense Innovation, Space Commercialization, and Sports Tech Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-2020-features-tracks-defense-innovation-space-commercialization-sports-tech-startups/) - Things move rapidly in the innovation space, and MassChallenge Texas is ready to deploy its best resources yet in 2020. To take advantage of the distinct opportunities and strengths specific to Austin and Houston, each city is introducing new specialty tracks that will run parallel to selected cohort startups: Defense Innovation in Austin, and Space
- [Post Davos: What Startups Really Need to Tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals](https://masschallenge.org/articles/post-davos-what-startups-really-need-to-tackle-the-un-sustainable-development-goals/) - The “Mass” in “MassChallenge” stands for “massive” – our mission is to help solve massive challenges through entrepreneurs and innovation. I was drawn to MassChallenge because I am passionate about supporting those willing to be at the frontiers of discovery and ultimately transformative change. A few weeks ago at Davos, speakers emphasized the potential for
- [Why Flywire CEO Mike Massaro Joined the MassChallenge Advisory Board](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-flywire-ceo-mike-massaro-joined-the-masschallenge-advisory-board/) - Mike Massaro became Flywire’s CEO in late 2013. He has more than fifteen years of extensive experience in solution engineering, sales, and marketing and leveraging technology to create solutions to address gaps in existing consumer and business transactional experiences. His background spans global payments, mobile software and hardware, and e-billing at high growth technology companies,
- [6 Female HealthTech and FinTech Innovation Leaders Explain How They Got Their Start](https://masschallenge.org/articles/celebrating-female-healthtech-and-fintech-innovation-leaders/) - The Women in Digital Health initiative at MassChallenge HealthTech began in February 2018 and is focused on providing female entrepreneurs and innovation executives with the resources, content, and supportive community to help them develop the skills and confidence to be leaders in digital health. Since launching the initiative, we have hosted various quarterly events to
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Opens Applications for 2021 All Industry Accelerator and the Sustainable Food Systems Track](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-switzerland-opens-applications-for-2021-all-industry-accelerator-program-and-the-sustainable-food-systems-track/) - Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has been a leader in helping startups across Europe grow their businesses, with 396 alumni raising $318M in funding. In 2020, we accelerated 94 early-stage startups, taking no equity or fees and connecting them to our corporate partners and broad group of expert mentors; because we ran the program virtually, we
- [Flybridge Advice to CEOs and Founders in light of COVID-19](https://masschallenge.org/articles/flybridge-advice-to-our-ceos-and-founders-in-light-of-covid-19/) - This post was originally published to Flybridge's Medium account on March 13, 2020. It is being republished here as a guest post. ... Note from Flybridge: Like many of our colleagues, we endeavor to provide good counsel to our portfolio companies. To that end, we shared this email with our 100+ startup founders and CEOs earlier
- [COVID-19 Innovation Summit Recap: How Leaders and Innovators Are Tackling the Pandemic](https://masschallenge.org/articles/covid-19-innovation-summit-recap-how-leaders-and-innovators-are-tackling-the-pandemic/) - On March 25th, the MassChallenge and greater innovation communities convened virtually at the COVID-19 Innovation Summit. Attendees heard how public and private leaders, and MassChallenge innovators are tackling the pandemic head-on and presenting innovative solutions that will impact the world. This article contains some key insights from the Summit. If you missed out and are
- [8 Voting Technology Startups That Are Advancing Democratic Voting Infrastructure ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/voting-technology-startups-infrastructure/) - In-person voting and pandemics don’t work together. With the amount of uncertainty for different social distancing timelines and considerable election dates ahead, for both primaries and national, a plan seems unclear and challenging. All mail-in voting? Is it finally time to switch a to a digital medium? Is that possible? Campaign technologies and services have
- [In a Global Health Crisis, the Israel Innovation Community Came Together to Help Future Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/global-health-crisis-israel-innovation-community-future-entrepreneurs/) - Here's the reality: We're facing a global health crisis which is creating global financial upheaval. We don't know when, but this will end, and we will begin recovery. And we know there will be many Zoom calls in between. But more importantly, we know from lessons of the past that those communities that continued engaging
- [How the MassChallenge FinTech Community Is Responding to COVID-19](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fintech-community-responding-covid-19/) - MassChallenge itself was founded during a time of uncertainty in the global recession of 2008. By working together, investing in entrepreneurs, and continuing to evolve our innovation ecosystems, we can build a stronger future for all. In our current moment, we are working quickly to connect innovators with the organizations and networks that can help
- [Which MassChallenge Startups Are Developing Solutions to Tackle COVID-19?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/which-masschallenge-startups-are-developing-solutions-to-tackle-covid-19/) - We are ramping up our efforts to invest in entrepreneurs with big, bold ideas that will change our world. Help us support entrepreneurs by donating to MassChallenge today. MassChallenge fosters a community of innovators to work together and solve some of the world’s massive challenges. We can all agree that COVID-19 is a challenge that is impacting our global
- [Advancing National Security Innovation Through Collaboration](https://masschallenge.org/articles/advancing-national-security-innovation-through-collaboration/) - When startups receive the right support at the right time, they can have a transformative impact on the world. Over MassChallenge’s decade of experience connecting startups to the critical resources and tools they need to be successful, we’ve seen the vital role that a partnership with an established organization can play. Whether it is tapping
- [MassChallenge + Stadia Ventures Team Up for Sports Tech](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-stadia-ventures-team-up-for-sports-tech/) - In the face of catastrophe, innovators turn challenges into opportunities. As the world faces a global health and economic crisis, now, more than ever, is the time to double down on innovation strategies - and that starts with collaboration and nurturing productive partnerships. With a new track focused on the emerging field of Sports Tech
- [Using Remote Work as an Opportunity to Build Stronger, More Connected Teams](https://masschallenge.org/articles/using-remote-work-as-an-opportunity-to-build-stronger-more-connected-teams/) - MassChallenge FinTech wrapped up last month with our annual FinTech ReFuel event, where all 34 startups and 21 corporate partners gathered (virtually) to share best practices and key learnings on successful enterprise-startup partnerships. The cohort also participated in our enterprise-readiness programming, designed to provide guidance to startups as they scale. This year’s programming covered enterprise
- [In Recessions, Investing in Innovation is Essential](https://masschallenge.org/articles/recessions-investing-innovation-essential/) - We’re in the beginning of a recession of undefined magnitude. In addition to the closures of restaurant and retail locations for the past month, the ripple effect has hit tech and media companies with significant cutdowns on ad spend and/ or cutdowns on revenue and, in some cases, large layoffs. When dealing with any crisis beyond
- [MCFT Alum Pinkaloo on Teaming Up with Partner Eastern Bank to Support COVID-19 Relief](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mcft-alum-pinkaloo-on-teaming-up-with-partner-eastern-bank-covid-19-relief/) - Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, many of our partners are working hard to support the communities most affected by the crisis. Last month, for instance, Eastern Bank leveraged the relationship they formed with fintech company Pinkaloo in the 2019 MassChallenge FinTech program to serve as founding donors and administrators of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund.
- [7 Ways Corporations Benefit From Startup Accelerators](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ways-corporations-benefit-from-startup-accelerators/) - Traditionally, getting funding for a new startup is tough. However, in recent years, there has been a surge in corporate investment in startup accelerators, as today’s entrepreneurial economy takes over from the bootstrapping days of yesterday. Big companies recognize the vast potential of working with startups, which has led to a boom in venture builders,
- [Why Supporting Entrepreneurship Is Your City’s Best Approach to Economic Recovery and Growth ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-supporting-entrepreneurship-is-your-city-best-approach-to-economic-recovery-and-growth/) - There is no question that Mayors and Governors are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and are forced to make incredibly difficult decisions every day. These decisions, like closing all non-essential businesses, significantly impact each constituent’s life, but also our local and regional economies. Leaders are needing to continue with safety regulation and frontline
- [The Present and Future State of Telemedicine](https://masschallenge.org/articles/present-future-state-telemedicine/) - In a world where we are asked to stay in our homes, life is being lived online. We work virtually, we learn virtually, we stay connected to family and friends virtually, and yes, we even go to the doctor virtually. The shift to remote healthcare is necessary in the midst of stay-at-home orders, but it
- [How Much Should We Rethink the Sales Process During COVID-19? Advice from Stack for Startups Trying to Sell](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-much-should-we-rethink-the-sales-process-during-covid-19-startups/) - A guest post by Scott Jenkins, CEO and Founder of Stack, a MassChallenge FinTech partner Over the past half-decade, the majority of my professional life has been dedicated to helping early-stage companies find a scalable path to growth. Whether directly with startups, or through collaborating with VC and Accelerator partners, the goal has always been to
- [Ways to Strengthen Your Startup During COVID-19](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ways-to-strengthen-your-startup-during-covid-19/) - While the battle with COVID is far from over, global businesses and individuals are adapting to the new normal. Startups in our community and beyond have been impacted particularly hard, whether by stalled or cancelled contracts, or the 30% decline of global venture capital investments. Still, through creativity and dedication, we have an opportunity to
- [Female Innovators Share Insights on Pivoting in Challenging Times ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/female-innovators-share-insights-on-pivoting-in-challenging-times/) - The Women in Digital Health initiative at MassChallenge HealthTech is focused on providing female entrepreneurs and innovation executives with the content, resources, and supportive community to empower them as leaders in digital health. Since launching the initiative in 2018, we have hosted quarterly panels, lively discussions, and networking events in Boston. The initiative encourages learning,
- [A Look Under the Hood: Top Startup Trends in 2020](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-look-under-the-hood-top-startup-trends-in-2020/) - Each summer, MassChallenge welcomes new startups to their US-based early stage cohort to help them connect to resources like mentorship, funding and education to advance their missions and impact the lives of their customers. This year is no different, in early June MassChallenge announced over 200 startups who will participate in the global not-for-profit’s –
- [Corporate Venture Capital: SEI Ventures and MCFT19 Alum ForwardLane Share What You Need to Know](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporate-venture-capital-sei-ventures-and-mcft19-alum-forwardlane-share-what-you-need-to-know/) - Recently at MassChallenge, we’ve heard countless questions from startups about fintech funding in light of COVID-19: how are investors thinking about it? How do perspectives differ across various funding types, geographies, and industries? And most importantly, what can founders looking to raise do to succeed? MassChallenge FinTech sat down with 2019 alum ForwardLane and 2020
- [What Is the Future of Healthcare? MassChallenge HealthTech Champions Gather to Discuss](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-is-the-future-of-healthcare-masschallenge-healthtech-champions-gather-to-discuss/) - The MassChallenge HealthTech (MCHT) team is grateful to have innovative industry-leaders as partners (see who below) in our program and in the uncertain times created by COVID-19, we look to them to gauge what the future of the healthcare industry holds. On May 28th, MCHT co-hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with SoftServe around “Restarting Healthcare.”
- [Lawyer-turned-Founder Disrupts Immigration Law with AI: Interview with Natalie Holzaepfel](https://masschallenge.org/articles/lawyer-turned-founder-disrupts-immigration-law-artificial-intelligence-qa-natalie-holzaepfel/) - Natalie Holzaepfel, CEO of LegalPilot, is joining the MassChallenge Texas in Austin 2020 program as an Alumni-in-Residence. Natalie participated as a founder in the 2019 MCTX Austin cohort. Natalie is a lawyer-turned-founder that is working to use AI to improve access to legal services. In this Q&A, Natalie shares her story and the revolutionary impact
- [Innovating on Main Street for Resilient Local Economies: Founder Journey with Reda Hicks](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovating-main-street-resilient-local-economies-qa-founder-journey-reda-hicks/) - Reda Hicks, CEO of Gotspot, is joining the MassChallenge Texas in Houston 2020 program as an Alumni-in-Residence. Reda participated as a founder in the 2019 MCTX Austin cohort where she received a top startup honor. She has a passion for solving problems in her communities and is a member of the prestigious Presidential Leadership Program
- [Turbulence is Part of the Founder Journey: Interview with Daniel Senyard, Alumni-in-Residence](https://masschallenge.org/articles/turbulence-is-part-of-the-founder-journey-qa-with-daniel-senyard-alumni-in-residence/) - Daniel Senyard, CEO of travel tech startup, Shep, is joining the MassChallenge Texas in Austin 2020 cohort as an Alumni-in-Residence. Daniel participated as a founder in the inaugural MCTX Austin cohort. He grew up in South Africa, met his wife in London, and has lived in Santa Barbara, Seattle, Austin, and briefly in New Delhi
- [Thank you, MassChallenge: A Letter from Scott Bailey](https://masschallenge.org/articles/thank-you-scott-bailey/) - The following note was shared with the MassChallenge team earlier this week. Scott has been - and will continue to be - such an incredible powerhouse in the innovation community. As he leaves MassChallenge to begin a new venture, Scott reflects on his time at MassChallenge, his hopes for the ecosystem, and his vision for
- [How We Can Rethink Healthcare Through Female-Centered Design](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-we-can-rethink-healthcare-through-female-centered-design/) - In a healthcare world built largely by and for men, women’s needs often take backseat in the process of design and innovation. Traditional medical practices and innovative technologies were not built with consideration for women’s bodies or experiences. For example, car safety checks use crash dummies fitted to the average male, and thus, findings show
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Announces 2020 Program Prize Winners](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-healthtech-announces-2020-program-prize-winners/) - In the past six months, the MassChallenge HealthTech (MCHT) program experienced both unprecedented change and growth. The 2020 cohort was one of the strongest to date, earning more revenue and funding from the previous year’s cohort, creating jobs, and launching numerous pilots with our industry Champions while also providing MCHT with its highest NPS to
- [5 Reasons Why Your Startup Could Benefit from a Medical Device Development Partner](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-reasons-why-your-startup-could-benefit-from-a-medical-device-development-partner/) - According to the FDA, a medical device is defined as “an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part or accessory… intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in man
- [How the American Medical Association is Changing the Game of Healthcare Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-american-medical-association-is-changing-healthcare-innovation/) - This summer, I had the honor of working with the MassChallenge HealthTech (MCHT) team as the Special Projects Intern. Some of my responsibilities throughout my internship included working with the MCHT Champions, sourcing startups for our 2021 program and Champion Demo Days, and supporting Champions to record their 2020 Reverse Pitches. It has truly been
- [The Racial Wealth Gap and Two Initial Steps the Finance Industry Can Take to Address It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-racial-wealth-gap-and-two-initial-steps-the-finance-industry-can-take-to-help/) - How is wealth defined? In addition to savings, wealth is all about assets -- many of which are inherited over generations. And as the saying goes, wealth begets wealth (ie, having wealth allows for the accumulation of more wealth). This truth is core to understanding the racial wealth gap in the United States, where the
- [Around the World and Back to MassChallenge: An Interview With Lance Li, Alumni-in-Residence](https://masschallenge.org/articles/around-the-world-and-back-to-masschallenge-an-interview-with-lance-li-alumni-in-residence/) - CEO of Aerospec Technologies, Lance Li, is coming back to MassChallenge as a 2020 Boston Alumni in Residence (AiR). During his time in the 2019 cohort and after, he and his team have learned a lot and want to give back to the community by sharing their lessons. In this Q&A, Lance shares his experience
- [Help Solve Some of Healthcare’s Biggest Challenges with Our 2021 Champions](https://masschallenge.org/articles/help-solve-some-of-healthcare-biggest-challenges-with-our-2021-champions/) - MassChallenge HealthTech (MCHT) is excited to kick off its fifth program year with the opening of 2021 program applications! Each year, the team matches high-impact, digital health startups with industry-leading Champion partners to collaborate on demonstration projects and strategic initiatives that help address some of the healthcare sector’s most intractable challenges. A key focus of
- [When Failure to Innovate Becomes a Blockbuster Problem (and the Netflix Inverse)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/when-failure-to-innovate-becomes-a-blockbuster-problem-and-the-netflix-inverse/) - In Recode’s Land of the Giants podcast, an early episode covers a popular case study of contrasting businesses. Infamous to a degree, the details of the rise of Netflix to digital dominance and the spectacular fall of Blockbuster as both a brand and service presents remarkable lessons for innovation teams, both corporate and startup alike.
- [Overlap of the Home and Office: How Mental Health is Being Impacted by Work From Home](https://masschallenge.org/articles/home-office-how-mental-health-is-being-impacted-by-work-from-home/) - Image source: mgnet.me The benefits of WFH are evident: spending more time with family, saving on gas or public transport costs due to not having to leave the comfort of your home, and being able to adapt the day’s schedule to what is most suitable to you. But is the reality of working from home
- [PUTNAM INVESTMENTS REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/putnam-investments-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - Driven by commitment to our clients, Putnam has been embracing change and practicing an active, research-intensive approach to investing ever since we launched our first fund in 1937. We are a global asset manager serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment services across a range of equity, fixed income, absolute return, retirement, and sustainable
- [MASSMUTUAL REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/massmutual-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - At MassMutual, our unwavering focus is – and will continue to be – helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love. We’re a mutual company, which means we’re owned by our policyowners – so everything we do is focused on our customers. We provide holistic financial solutions, guidance and education in the
- [KPMG REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/kpmg-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms – with over 34,000 partners and professionals in the US, we help large enterprise organizations across industries address some of their biggest challenges. We are very active in the Financial Services space with major clients in Banking, Insurance and Asset Management, who come to us
- [JOHN HANCOCK REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/john-hancock-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - Headquartered in Boston, John Hancock is a division of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group. In all that we do, we obsess about our customers and strive to make their decisions easier and lives better, especially during these challenging times. John Hancock serves over 10 million customers with a broad range of
- [FIDELITY INVESTMENTS REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fidelity-investments-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - Fidelity remains focused on our mission to strengthen and secure our clients’ financial well-being. We help over 32 million people feel more confident in their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for over 22,000 businesses, and support more than 13,000 financial institutions with innovative investment and technology solutions to grow their businesses. WHY
- [COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/columbia-threadneedle-investments-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - Columbia Threadneedle Investments is excited to be a Challenge Partner for the 2020 FinTech program. Columbia Threadneedle is a leading global asset manager, managing $476 billion for institutional and retail clients. We’re based in Boston with more than 2,000 people, including over 450 investment professionals, operating in 17 countries around the world. Our parent company,
- [CITY OF BOSTON REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/city-of-boston-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - WHY WE’VE PARTNERED WITH MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH: So far, 2020 has challenged the ways in which we live our lives, and will take solid relationship-building, strength of the community and collaboration between both the public and private sectors to define our new normal. For MassChallenge FinTech 2021, the City of Boston and the Boston Planning Development
- [CITIZENS BANK REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/citizens-bank-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - WHY WE’VE PARTNERED WITH MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH: As the thirteenth largest retail bank in the United States, Citizens Bank delivers a broad range of financial services and products to over five million individuals, companies, not for profits, and institutions. Our vision is to always be a top-performing bank distinguished by its customer-centric culture, mindset of continuous
- [AARP REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/aarp-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - WHY WE’VE PARTNERED WITH MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH: Through our now 3-year collaboration with MassChallenge FinTech, AARP is excited by the startup communities’ interest and commitment to solving fintech challenges globally. We look forward to having you join us in helping people prepare for a rainy day and maximize their current nest eggs. OUR CHALLENGES: We are
- [Streamlining Academic Research and Beyond, an Interview with Ansh Bhammar, Alumni-in-Residence.](https://masschallenge.org/articles/streamlining-academic-research-and-beyond-an-interview-with-ansh-bhammar-alumni-in-residence/) - In this Q+A, Ansh Bhammar, co-founder and co-CEO of ForagerOne, dives into his founding story, experience with MC Boston, and return to MC as an alumni-in-residence. ForagerOne is all-in-one integrative platform that connects faculty with students looking for research opportunities. Most recently, they’ve added another service targeted towards research conferences, primarily to ease the pain
- [BAYCOAST BANK REVERSE PITCH: MASSCHALLENGE FINTECH 2021 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/baycoast-bank-reverse-pitch-masschallenge-fintech-2021/) - Who We Are Chartered in 1851, BayCoast Bank is a successful community bank serving the people and businesses of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our mission to provide exceptional service and solutions to the communities we serve is at the core of every decision we make. Our family of services - BayCoast Mortgage Company, Plimoth
- [Virtually Connecting Lawyers with Other Attorneys Seamlessly in Real-Time, an Interview with Bill Maya, Alumni-In-Residence ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/virtually-connecting-lawyers-with-other-attorneys-seamlessly-in-real-time-an-interview-with-bill-maya-alumni-in-residence/) - Bill Maya, Co-Founder and CTO of Legably, reconnected with MassChallenge in 2020 as an Alumni-in-Residence. After being a founder in the 2019 Rhode Island cohort and winning gold, he is back and ready to (virtually) make a difference within the 2020 startups. In this Q&A, Bill shares his startup’s story and reminisces on his time
- [Equipping Humans Versus Replacing Them: The Place for AI in Digital Diagnosis](https://masschallenge.org/articles/equipping-humans-versus-replacing-them-the-place-for-ai-in-digital-diagnosis/) - Dyad Medical is a digital diagnostics startup that uses Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality to create more advanced cardiac image analysis and diagnostic to support treatment decision making, improving patient outcome and for better patient education and collaboration across the medical community. “It’s web accessible,” said Dyad Medical’s CEO and founder Dr. Ronny Shalev. “Dyad’s
- [Rebuilding Economies with Purpose: Innovation Experts Identify 4 Essential Building Blocks ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/rebuilding-economies-with-purpose-innovation-experts-identify-4-essential-building-blocks/) - The 2020 Global Summit which has typically been a multi-day innovation conference bringing together innovation leaders across US regional and international governments, corporates, universities and other global innovation entities, was condensed into an hour-long important discussion for 2020 -- ‘Rebuilding with Purpose: Rethinking the Innovation Blueprint’. Around 75 global leaders from over 16 different countries
- [Why Do People Give and What Do They Get Out of It? The Benefit of Giving Back as an Entrepreneur](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-do-people-give-donate-entrepreneurs/) - A recent study by the RKD Group and the Nonprofit Alliance found that seventy-seven percent of donors said they’d already given as much or more this year than in all of 2019 and more than a third of donors plan to give more in December than they did during last December. This is supported by
- [Women Across Digital Health Empowering One Another to Create Meaningful Change](https://masschallenge.org/articles/women-across-digital-health-empowering-one-another-to-create-meaningful-change/) - MassChallenge HealthTech and Accenture collaborated on our first Women in Digital Health Summit on Friday October 30th. This full day event allowed attendees to learn and grow alongside their fellow female entrepreneurs and innovation executives. Through a keynote address, various interactive sessions and panel discussions, as well as female founder lightning talks, we provided learning
- [Building Innovation Ecosystems: How Houston Thought Bold to Transform Startup Hubs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/building-innovation-ecosystems-how-houston-transformed-by-supporting-startups/) - "My ultimate goal was to show every community they can build their own ecosystem." In order to harness the impact of entrepreneurs, of new technologies, and innovators, an ecosystem involving many parts is needed. Creating a group that is bigger than the sum of their parts is what can connect new ideas to economic development
- [Support MassChallenge Consumer Product Startups for your 2020 Holiday Shopping](https://masschallenge.org/articles/support-masschallenge-consumer-product-startups-for-your-2020-holiday-shopping/) - With the holiday gift giving season upon us, we thought we’d highlight 30 US MassChallenge startups that produce a wide variety compelling goods and services. Got a pet? Check out Buppy Pets. Know people who wear clothes? Browse Impact Everything and Radian. The point is, there are a lot of different options to choose from below.
- [Business Innovation Strategy: 9 Key Pillars for Success in 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-strategy/) - More than 80% of leaders at large corporations believe innovation is crucial for business growth. And yet, many companies have no innovation strategy. Technology and digital disruption continue to advance at breakneck speed, leading all industries into a future where business agility counts just as much as having an experienced C-suite. It doesn't matter what
- [Innovation Partner: An Undeniable Path to Sustainable Business Growth](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-partner/) - According to research, over 50% of today's S&P 500 companies may be replaced in the next decade. Innovation is critical in order to avoid this fate, but many companies don't have the time or people in-house to set up internal innovation labs or teams. Speed is everything when it comes to innovation. With the right
- [A Message to Our Community](https://masschallenge.org/articles/message-to-our-community/) - As I write this update in January, the world is still in the grip of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but advancements in vaccine and testing technology give us hope that some sense of normalcy is not far away. This has been - and continues to be - an incredibly challenging time for everyone, including for
- [Update on Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives](https://masschallenge.org/articles/update-diversity-equity-inclusion/) - Last summer, I shared a message about MassChallenge’s commitment to social justice and our vision of a stronger future through collaborative innovation. To achieve this, we must address racism and bias in our own organization, in our accelerators, and in the entrepreneurial ecosystems in which we work to realize our vision for entrepreneurs, startups, and
- [MassChallenge is Expanding Access to Industry Tracks](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-is-expanding-access-to-industry-tracks/) - Here are the benefits that founders and partners can expect MassChallenge invests in the growth of industry sectors through industry tracks. Tracks provide both startups and corporate partners the opportunity to engage strategically and to accelerate innovations. Our tracks, including Enterprise Tech, Safety and Security, Sports Tech, Space Commercialization, and Mobility (new), provide robust, tangible
- [Disruptive Innovation: The Inevitable Change Every Market Must Face](https://masschallenge.org/articles/disruptive-innovation/) - In today’s world, consumers have endless choices. As the rate of technological change accelerates, these choices grow year-on-year, with competition intensifying across virtually every industry. Disruptive innovation is at the forefront of this evolution. According to Forbes, innovation could wipe out $8 trillion worth of U.S. public company equity. Therefore, if long-established titans of industry
- [Interview: The Current State of the Boston/Cambridge Innovation Ecosystem](https://masschallenge.org/articles/interview-with-masschallenge-managing-director-cait-brumme/) - This interview was initially conducted by the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in participation with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). 2020 and the on going pandemic have created significant challenges to say the least. We talked to Cait Brumme, Managing Dirctor atMassChallenge, on how the innovation ecosystem of Boston and Cambridge responded to these challenges and where its
- [MassChallenge Alumni Explain: What to Expect from a Virtual Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-alumni-explain-what-to-expect-from-a-virtual-accelerator/) - Similar to the majority of the world only one year ago, MassChallenge programming went completely virtual. To continue supporting founders, their ground-breaking technologies, and businesses in the midst of a global pandemic, we pivoted our platform to meet the changing needs of the entrepreneurs we support. What we didn’t realize at the time however was
- [Mobility Trends: 6 Developments Driving The Future of Mobility](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mobility-trends/) - The future of mobility is at a crossroads. In 2020, global auto sales hit 59.5 million units, marking a 20% decline from the previous year. Although the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is undeniable, several mobility trends in recent years had already left the automobile industry fishtailing. Growing environmental movements cast the spotlight on emissions
- [Incremental Innovation: What It Is, Benefits and Best Practices](https://masschallenge.org/articles/incremental-innovation/) - Innovation isn't always a groundbreaking spectacle. More often than not, change within a market or business results from consistent yet relatively cautious steps forward. Known as incremental innovation, this strategy may not get the spotlight of the more daring alternative, disruptive innovation, but it is no less important. According to Entrepreneur, 98% of innovations are
- [How to Design Company Guiding Principles](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-to-design-company-guiding-principles/) - Company culture is often like one of those time-lapses of a forest where a year is compressed into a few seconds. The plants sprout, bloom, and grow in a herky-jerky way. Woodland creatures zoom in and out of view. The culture is there, the details are a little chaotic, and that the end of the
- [The Financial Literacy Life Cycle (and FinTech Startups Leading the Way)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/financial-literacy-life-cycle-fintech-startups/) - Since 2004, April has officially marked Financial Literacy Month in the United States. Its original focus was to help K-12 students build healthy financial habits, but since then the definition and scope has evolved – and for good reason. Financial health looks different for individuals at each age and career stage, with generational wealth transfer
- [FinTech Trends: 5 Technologies That Are Leading the Way in 2021](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fintech-trends/) - In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic caused massive disruption to all industries — including the financial sector — more people turned to apps and non-traditional means of managing their finances than ever before. For example, in the United States, 59% of Americans use more fintech apps now than they did prior to the pandemic. As
- [May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: How MCHT Startups Are Innovating to Improve Care](https://masschallenge.org/articles/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-how-mcht-startups-are-innovating-to-improve-care/) - While May’s Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized since 1949, many still face challenges accessing resources to improve mental health. In the United States, an estimated 17.3 million adults have had at least one major depressive episode and 31.1% of adults will experience anxious episodes at least once in their lifetimes. Mental health resources
- [Accelerators Vs Incubators: How to Choose the Right One](https://masschallenge.org/articles/accelerators-vs-incubators/) - For startups, the range of funding options is overwhelming. Do you crowdfund or get a business loan? Incubate or accelerate? You know you need capital to grow your business, but have a limited amount of time and energy -- you want to make sure to choose the funding option that gives you access to the
- [Optimizing the Impact of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act](https://masschallenge.org/articles/optimizing-the-impact-of-the-us-innovation-and-competition-act/) - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), formerly known as the Endless Frontier Act, has the primary objective of preserving U.S Global leadership and driving economic growth through bold investment in technology research and development, commercialization and manufacturing. Our experience and leading academic research shows that entrepreneurship is a critical component of a thriving innovation
- [Top Startup Trends in 2021: Fresh Data from Our Application Season](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-startup-trends-2021/) - Each year, MassChallenge recruits high potential, high impact entrepreneurs from around the world for our accelerators in Austin, Boston, Houston, and Rhode Island. This year was a banner year, reflecting a booming entrepreneurial sector. MassChallenge sourced over 3,000 early stage startup applications, representing 48 U.S. states and 66 countries worldwide. Geography, however, isn't the
- [How to Make Your Startup Ready for Future Pivoting](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-to-make-your-startup-ready-for-future-pivoting/) - Pivoting is part of your business experience. Startups, by design, must grow and evolve quickly. Operating in an uncertain environment, they must learn to rapidly change course – or pivot – If they want to win the game. Pivoting – a shift in business strategy to address a new market, launch a new product, or
- [What Investors Look for in a Startup](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-investors-look-for-in-startups/) - 90% of startups shut down before they achieve enough growth to be self-sustaining. Why? A recent study of 101 failed startups showed that a whopping 29% simply ran out of cash. The money simply dried up: The simple reality is that investors are rejecting a larger number of proposals that come across their desks. They’re
- [Alternative Financing for Startups: How to Raise Capital Without Sacrificing Control](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alternative-financing/) - Venture capital isn't the only option for startups. While raising capital in the early stages of business development is crucial, there are alternative financing options for startups. As the founder, fundraising is one of your primary responsibilities, so you should explore all possibilities. Generally, there are two startup financing solutions available for founders to raise
- [Corporate Sustainability: 3 Pillars for Modern Business Success](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporate-sustainability/) - Your bottom line isn't all that matters. If people think you don't care about the environment, social good, and the economy's health, your business may struggle in the long term. And so, corporate sustainability is a top priority now. KPMG reports that sustainability reporting from companies has grown from 75% in 2017 to 80% in
- [Progress Update on Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/progress-update-on-our-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives/) - Since I took over as CEO, MassChallenge has worked deliberately to push not only our organization, but also the innovation community that surrounds us to higher standards when supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Last February, I shared an update on MassChallenge’s efforts and laid out several of our initiatives around restructuring our internal processes
- [5 Main Types of Innovation: Which Is Right for Your Business?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/types-of-innovation/) - Corporate innovation is no longer optional. 84% of corporate executives claim that innovation is a critical driver to their growth strategy. But the conversation is no longer about whether you should innovate—it’s now about finding the best types of innovation. Years ago, a company could rest on its previous success, allowing one "golden goose" product
- [MassChallenge HealthTech 2022 Partner Challenges: Come Solve With Us](https://masschallenge.org/articles/healthtech-2022-partner-challenges/) - MassChallenge HealthTech combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable digital solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing health care’s most promising startups together with the sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities to innovate and solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. In 2022, the MassChallenge HealthTech
- [MassChallenge FinTech 2022 Partner Challenges: Come Solve With Us](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fintech-2022-partner-challenges/) - MassChallenge FinTech combines the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance scalable digital solutions by fostering collaborations between our corporate partners and startups. By bringing FinTech’s most promising startups together with the financial sector’s strongest brands, we create opportunities to innovate and solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. This year our partners are
- [13 Digital Transformation Trends That Executives Need to Watch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/digital-transformation-trends/) - Despite the importance of staying in tune with developments in your industry, 60% of CTOs and CIOs in top companies claim their IT modernization programs are not ready for the future. The global health crisis that swept across the globe from 2020 triggered a digital technology shift across all industries and markets, effectively changing businesses
- [Corporate Partner and Startup Collaboration: Best Practice Guide](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporate-partner-and-startup-collaboration-best-practice-guide/) - Finding startups and connecting them to partners who can help them disrupt the status quo and create meaningful change is MassChallenge’s core purpose. And it’s a huge amount of fun. We aim to grow and transform businesses and economies. But one thing I’ve noticed is that actual collaboration leading to a concrete definable outcome is
- [Meeting Cofounders: How to Find the Right Startup Partner ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meeting-cofounders/) - It’s undeniable. Meeting cofounders can dramatically increase your startup’s odds of success. With a cofounder in place, you can reduce premature scaling, triple the growth rate of your customer base, and generate up to 30% more investment than a one-person operation. Business is about teamwork, and the advantages of a partner who shares and supports
- [Haptic Technology: The Future of Engagement?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/haptic-technology/) - We might not need to worry about losing the human touch after all. Haptic technology offers a more connected user experience, which could be key for companies in the future. This tactile feedback technology has been around for decades, from old video game controllers to the vibration you feel on your phones. But as haptic
- [Equity Compensation: How Startups Attract Top Talent](https://masschallenge.org/articles/equity-compensation/) - Companies need to hire the best talent possible to ensure continued success. Of course, one of the most effective ways to attract and retain employees is to offer an attractive compensation package. But for new businesses or startups, cash is in low supply, so equity compensation can help entice valuable employees without stretching the budget.
- [Startup Capital: How Entrepreneurs Put Their Plans Into Motion](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-capital/) - Wondering how to raise capital for a startup? You're not alone. In the age of SaaS and mobile apps, thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners are looking for startup venture capital to bring their big ideas to the world. Access to funding gives a growth advantage to new businesses. Companies with more startup capital
- [Startups Need to Be Lean: an Interview with Ash Maurya](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-need-to-be-lean-an-interview-with-ash-maurya/) - Ash Maurya is the author of two best-selling books, Running Lean and Scaling Lean, and is the creator of the popular one-page business modeling tool Lean Canvas. Maurya is also the CEO and Founder of LEANSTACK, which helps startup accelerators grow their pipeline and create more successful startups. The company provides world-class tools, courses, and
- [Corporate Innovation: How to Get Started - and Why Now Is the Right Time](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporate-innovation/) - In recent years, there has been an explosion in corporation innovation. Traditionally, corporations didn't need to worry much about innovating because they could expand their enterprises on the back of a single successful product. However, the old model no longer works in the age of disruption. As agile startups thrive with the latest technology and
- [Open Innovation: What It Is and Models to Inspire Your Business](https://masschallenge.org/articles/open-innovation/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has brought open innovation to the foreground, with experts from different industries putting their heads together for the greater good. For instance, Ford, United Auto Workers, 3M, and GE Healthcare have combined forces to build ventilators using F-150 seat fans, 3D printed parts, and portable battery packs. While it may sound like
- [The 2021 HLTH Conference: Unifying Innovation Across the Healthcare](https://masschallenge.org/articles/2021-hlth-unifying-innovation-across-healthcare/) - During October 2021, the MassChallenge team attended HLTH, a conference unifying industry-leaders innovating across the healthcare industry. We had the opportunity to connect with healthcare leaders including healthtech startups, corporate & governmental health-related institutions, and venture capitalists. The three-day conference left us feeling inspired by the future after spending time with 8,000+ people from different
- [6 Sustainability Trends That Will Impact Business in 2022](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sustainability-trends/) - Sustainability is not a fad. The recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow broke attendance records as nearly 40,000 delegates made this the largest climate summit to date. Such strong participation reflects the increasing concerns of both the public and corporate interests over our collective impact on the environment. Sustainable business operations are on
- [What UNICEF Investment in Fintech Startups Could Mean for Global Financial Inclusion](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-unicef-investment-in-fintech-startups-could-mean-for-global-financial-inclusion/) - The decentralized finance or “DeFi” revolution has evolved once again thanks to the UNICEF Venture Fund’s recent series of investments in seven distinct blockchain startups across six countries: Kenya, Mexico, India, Argentina, Nepal, and Rwanda. According to the initiative’s press statement, UNICEF will give up to $100,000 in seed funding. Of the seven companies, five
- [Innovation Management: The Essential Guide for 2022](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-management/) - Innovation management is a focal point for many businesses today. If it's not a priority for your business, you risk stagnant product offerings and may succumb to the ever-present threat of disruption. While every company may have great ideas, only those organizations with a strategy and effective leadership can turn those concepts into business growth
- [Masschallenge Switzerland Opens Applications For The 2022 All Industry Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-switzerland-opens-applications-for-the-2022-all-industry-accelerator/) - 3 New Specific Tracks Have Been Designed For Startups MassChallenge in Numbers Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has been a leader in helping startups across the world grow their businesses. 492 alumni accelerated Over $600M funds raisedMore than 16K jobs created 107 early-stage startups accelerated in 2021Over 400 active mentors work with us to help startups grow We
- [9 Emerging AI Trends to Watch in 2022](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ai-trends/) - We could tell you that “artificial intelligence is going to be big” next year. But we wouldn’t lie to you. AI is already huge—and the AI trends coming next year are set to transform multiple industries and how we do business across the world. McKinsey’s global report, The State of AI, found that 56% of
- [9 Make-or-Break Startup Roles (and Why They Are Important)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/important-startup-roles/) - Think having a killer business idea and some funding is all you need for a successful startup, right? Wrong. 75% of startups fail. And one of the main reasons is not having the right team in place to make the company successful: Image source Hiring qualified people for your startup isn't enough, either. 65% of
- [Private Equity vs Venture Capital (12 Key Differences)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/private-equity-vs-venture-capital/) - Private Equity vs Venture Capital: What’s The Difference? The difference between private equity and venture capital is far from subtle. However, many would-be entrepreneurs are still perplexed by the private equity vs venture capital dualism. While the two types of funding have some similarities, private equity firms and venture capitalists operate in unique ways. In
- [See Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing MassChallenge: Mentorship and Opportunity](https://masschallenge.org/articles/see-why-entrepreneurs-are-choosing-masschallenge-mentorship-and-opportunity/) - “I learned so much in that four-month period, both professionally and personally. I was able to greatly build upon my business acumen, increase my confidence to sit at the bigger tables and have access to those nuanced cheat codes that are more available to the typical white cis-male entrepreneur. It was a game-changing experience for
- [Startup Acceleration (What It Is and How to Get Accepted)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-acceleration-application-explained/) - There are a lot of paths to consider in the early stages of a startup’s life. In between looking for Angel investors and different rounds of seed funding, and trying to found a viable model and creating a helpful network, the path of a startup accelerator program might start to come up more and more.
- [What Is Sustainable Innovation?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sustainable-innovation/) - Creating sustainable products and ensuring the long-term profitability of your business aren’t mutually exclusive. Consumers are increasingly shifting their purchasing behavior, loyalty, and priorities to support companies that prioritize sustainable production and consumption. In 2021, the Global Sustainability Study (GSS) conducted by Simon-Kucher & Partners, surveyed over 10,000 consumers from 17 countries to better understand
- [The Innovation Process: How to Create a Culture of Great Ideas](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-process/) - Innovation is the driving force behind progress. It’s how companies develop groundbreaking technologies. It’s how laboratories discover life-changing medicines. It’s how conscientious entrepreneurs are attempting to counter the effects of climate change. Yet, while business leaders may recognize the importance of innovation, they may not know how to create a culture that encourages great ideas.
- [Autonomous Decision Science: The Next Frontier in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/autonomous-decisionscience-the-next-frontier-in-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence/) - MassChallenge interviews Stephen F. DeAngelis, Founder, President and CEO of Enterra Solutions, LLC. The business world is flush with stories about big data, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital transformation. The cord that ties those things together is data analysis. As a result, a lot is written about data science and one can
- [7 Steps to Create a Technology Startup Business Plan](https://masschallenge.org/articles/technology-startup-business-plan/) - Many entrepreneurs still overlook the importance of a technology startup business plan. In a space as competitive as the tech industry, a lack of preparation will surely pave the way to disappointment. Instead of diving in without any concrete strategy, a plan provides a foundation for sustainable business growth. In this article, we’ll explore the
- [In Summer 2022, How Are Tech Leaders Adapting? [New Report]](https://masschallenge.org/articles/in-summer-2022-how-are-tech-leaders-adapting-new-report/) - Innovation ecosystems are currently facing complex scenarios. “Unprecedented” is a word we’ve become disturbingly accustomed to. While the restrictions from the pandemic have largely been lifted, economies, workforces, and funding structures are reconciling significant changes over the past few years. With all these challenging variables, we wanted to get a better pulse on how exactly
- [Rising Trends in Digital Health: 5 Technologies That Will Define the Future of Healthcare](https://masschallenge.org/articles/digital-health-trends/) - Healthcare and technology go hand-in-hand. But the question on many people's minds is where are they going? Digital health trends like telemedicine, IoT devices, and virtual reality surgical training continue to attract massive investment, helping the industry improve health equity worldwide.The World Health Organization defines health equity as "... the absence of unfair and avoidable
- [A Message from the Governing Board of MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/a-message-from-the-governing-board-of-masschallenge/) - Dear MassChallenge Community,As the Governing Board of MassChallenge, we are writing to share a key development as we move forward into 2022. Three years ago, we announced Siobhan Dullea as Chief Executive Officer of MassChallenge after serving two years as Chief Operating Officer with the organization. Since her appointment, Siobhan has led the organization through
- [FinTech Innovation: 3 Ways It's Changing Banking and Investments](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fintech-innovations/) - Do we still need banks? Fintech innovation might make you think the answer is no—but you may be surprised to learn the truth. As of 2021, 2.5 billion users worldwide access their banking services digitally. The need for a physical bank and its old infrastructure has undeniably changed, but that’s not a bad thing for
- [Keeping the Momentum Going: To-Dos for International Founders after Program](https://masschallenge.org/articles/international-founders-after-program/) - Congratulations on graduating from MassChallenge! That’s a huge accomplishment. If you’re an international founder, you’re probably wondering what’s next. As you transition from an accelerator to growing your startup, there are several essential to-dos keep the momentum going.The U.S. immigration system can overwhelm anyone, especially with the added challenges of COVID-19. However, with determination and
- [Health Equity Event Series: Key Takeaways on Equitable Innovation from Champions, Startups, and Community](https://masschallenge.org/articles/health-equity-event-series-key-takeaways-on-equitable-innovation-from-champions-startups-and-community/) - COVID-19 has not only exposed but exacerbated deep-rooted health inequities globally. Whether it’s the striking disparities in life expectancy across racial and socioeconomic lines, or the disproportionate impact COVID-19 itself has had on communities of color, the focus on advancing health equity through innovation is a leading priority across our MassChallenge HealthTech community of providers,
- [The Gap Table: the High Stakes Gap in Equity Ownership Between Genders](https://masschallenge.org/articles/equity-gap-table-genders/) - The richest people in the world started their own companies. Their sizeable stock positions allow them to generate enormous wealth. The key to women becoming as powerful as men is on the balance sheet not the profit and loss statement. The unlock is on the closely guarded cap table.The Equity Gap is the gap no
- [In New HBS Report: MassChallenge Judges Top Industry for Identifying High Potential Startups ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/hbs-report-masschallenge-judges-identifying-high-potential-startups/) - Over the past year, MassChallenge has been taking a hard look at our organization to ensure that our words carry over into definitive, anti-racist action. We see this as transformational process where we’re continuously assessing our organizational culture (including our programs), developing and implementing anti-racist (and other anti-bias) policies and taking actions across the organization
- [Driving Customer-Centric Growth  A Conversation with Brian Halligan and Carolyn Tisch Blodgett](https://masschallenge.org/articles/driving-customer-centric-growth-2/) - On the morning of August 3, 2020, MassChallenge hosted Brian Halligan, CEO of Hubspot and Carolyn Tisch Blodgett the former head of marketing at Peloton for an exclusive seminar focused on driving customer-centric growth. The webinar was masterfully moderated by Chris Denson of Innovation Crush, who carved a path for the conversation that provided insightful
- [A Message of Solidarity and Action](https://masschallenge.org/articles/message-solidarity-action/) - MassChallenge Community,We at MassChallenge have taken time to reflect on the events of the past week in the US, and I am writing today to share an update on the actions we’ve taken - and plan to take - in the fight for social justice.First, we want to make it abundantly clear that we stand
- [Identifying Business Trends: Interview with Elizabeth Killinger, President of Reliant and MassChallenge Texas Corporate Partner](https://masschallenge.org/articles/identifying-business-trends-interview-elizabeth-killinger-president-of-reliant-and-masschallenge-texas-corporate-partner/) - Nearly two decades ago, Texas moved to deregulate its electricity market and Reliant quickly transformed this regulatory shift into an opportunity to serve millions of Texans. This strategy continues today and is heavily influenced by Reliant’s focus and investment in innovation to provide outstanding customer experiences, and to lead the industry in utilizing data to
- [MassChallenge HealthTech, Together.Health and ONC Announce the THSA: An Open-Source Guideline for Security Assessments](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-healthtech-togetherhealth-onc-announce-thsa-open-source-guideline-security-assessments/) - The country’s leading health information technology professionals convened at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Annual Meeting on January 27th and 28th for sessions covering the latest in health IT innovation, best practices, and policy. Attendees and speakers alike discussed the importance of security, especially in the digital health and patient
- [The Top Five Reasons to Join MassChallenge This Year](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-reasons-join-masschallenge-2019/) - As the largest zero-equity startup accelerator in the world, MassChallenge has helped thousands of entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality over the last nine. But what can MassChallenge do for your startup? With applications now open for MassChallenge programs around the world, here are our top five reasons to join MassChallenge in 2019:1. Cold hard
- [MassChallenge HealthTech and Anthem, Inc. Collaborate to Launch Accelerator Aimed at Solving Massive Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-healthtech-and-anthem-inc-collaborate-to-launch-accelerator-aimed-at-solving-massive-challenges/) - MassChallenge HealthTech is excited to announce the Fast Track to Scale Accelerator program, scaling creative solutions in collaboration with Anthem, Inc. (Anthem) for 2020. Together, Anthem and MassChallenge HealthTech will match talented entrepreneurs from around the world with Anthem and a group of industry-leading employers, who will engage with startups to achieve exponential scale. Health
- [What Challenges do MassChallenge FinTech Partners Want to Solve in 2020?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mcft20-driving-results/) - MassChallenge FinTech believes that together, enterprises and startups can accomplish much more than they can alone. But we don’t just match our partners with fintech startups and see what happens – we're dedicated to intentional partnerships that drive real results from Day 1 (see our 2019 Impact Report here).REVERSE PITCHESEach partnership begins with a Reverse
- [Designing Products for Growth: Understanding the Essential Stages](https://masschallenge.org/articles/designing-products-for-growth/) - This post was originally published on medium.com on 10/09/2018. It has been republished here at the authors request. Whether you’re new to the world of product and never designed an app before or a seasoned entrepreneur who’s been through the thick and thin of it, there’s one thing you need to determine when it come to
- [Celebrating the Top Digital Health Startups at MassChallenge HealthTech Finale 2019 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/celebrating-the-top-digital-health-startups-at-masschallenge-healthtech-finale-2019/) - It has been an incredibly action-packed accelerator season for MassChallenge HealthTech. Earlier this year, we generated 30 partnerships between the world’s top 6-7% of digital health startups and industry-leading healthcare organizations who then set out to solve health’s most massive challenges.The MassChallenge HealthTech team is privileged to have witnessed their success unfold first-hand throughout the
- [Avoiding the Break-Up: How Small FinTechs and Financial Institutions Are Building Enduring Relationships](https://masschallenge.org/articles/avoiding-break-up-how-small-fintechs-financial-institutions-are-building-enduring-relationships/) - {{img-align-center:1}}Breakups between small entrepreneurial FinTechs and large financial institutions too often follow predictable but avoidable patterns. Common parting words:From the FinTech: “You’re too complicated.” “Why haven’t you called me? We were great for the first several months and then you started to pull away. I don’t understand.” “You can’t commit – you say one thing,
- [How This Massachusetts-Based Startup Is Addressing Substance Use Disorder](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-this-massachusetts-based-startup-is-addressing-substance-use-disorder/) - A look at how DynamiCare Health is driving effective innovation for recovery from addiction As you may already know, the opioid crisis has been dominating headlines in the United States and impacting millions of people and their families. Although various treatment methods have been used and tested, some are not delivering impactful outcomes for patients.I had
- [How Eastern Bank Fosters a Culture of Innovation and Partnership to Drive “FinTech for Good”](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-eastern-bank-fosters-innovation-fintech-for-good/) - At Eastern Bank we are committed to doing good things to help people prosper. This extends to our innovation approach which we call “FinTech for Good,” and involves using the latest methods and technologies to help our community, customers and colleagues. In May of 2018, we began to further advance this goal by engaging the
- [Understanding the Increase (and Problems) of Data Silos in Digital Health](https://masschallenge.org/articles/understanding-increase-problems-data-silos-digital-health/) - The recent boom in digital innovation has advanced healthcare technology, which is accompanying our needs and extending our lives. In the past, the patient existed only within the clinical setting. Today, technological developments are breaking down barriers that exist within traditional care models. Health data is continuously collected – but analysis of that data and
- [The Very Real Emergence of the Alternative Meat Movement and the Startups Behind It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/emergence-alternative-meat-startups/) - The sub headline of a recent Atlantic feature read: “Companies are racing to develop real chicken, fish, and beef that don’t require killing animals.”In addition, On April 1st, publications like Vox and The New York Times covered a new announcement from Burger King as a pretty significant event. The announcement? A meat-free Whopper, now available.These
- [April Is Financial Literacy Month: What Does That Mean for FinTech?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/april-is-financial-literacy-month-what-does-that-mean-for-fintech/) - April marks Financial Literacy Month in the United States, and according to Center for Financial Services Innovation, only 28% of Americans are considered “financially healthy.”HOW IS “FINANCIAL HEALTH” DEFINEDRather than relying on income as an indicator of financial health, CSFI outlines the four pillars of financial health as saving, spending, borrowing, and planning. Financial health
- [Experts Identify the Three Essential Components for Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Compassion, Community, and Collaboration](https://masschallenge.org/articles/experts-identify-three-essential-components-tackling-opioid-crisis-compassion-community-collaboration/) - The opioid crisis has been dominating headlines every day here in the United States. This crisis has shown no boundaries when it comes to age, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic groups. It has made its way into households, hospital emergency rooms, courthouses, as well as schools and universities across the country, not only directly affecting hundreds
- [Cigna Wants to Rethink Innovation Within Payor Organizations](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cigna-wants-to-rethink-innovation-within-payor-organizations/) - How can payor organizations drive innovation within their organizations? Can their relationships with startups accelerate change in the healthcare industry?I spoke with Jennifer Fabas and James Weiselman Schulman of Cigna, one of MassChallenge HealthTech’s partners, to gain insights on the benefits and challenges of driving innovation within a payor organization, learn the ins and outs
- [Why Workplace Wellness Is Worth the Investment](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-workplace-wellness-is-worth-the-investment/) - When I first started fundraising for my workplace wellness marketplace, Welnys, it was not uncommon for an investor to look at me, incredulous, and say, “what company is going to pay for massages and yoga classes for their employees?”I don’t ever get that question anymore because workplace wellness spending has now topped $17B in the
- [Career Growth and Finding Opportunities: How to Get the Most Out of Working at MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/career-growth-opportunities-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-working-at-masschallenge/) - One of the unique advantages to working at MassChallenge is the significant exposure to new and growing startups with a variety of missions. This exposure can turn into learning opportunities, network building, collaboration, friendships, and sometimes even new life and career opportunities. While it’s a bittersweet mix when the latter happens, MassChallenge always supports and
- [Spotlight: Meet 6 Women Entrepreneurs Who Accelerated Their Startups Through MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-meet-6-women-entrepreneurs-who-accelerated-their-startups-through-masschallenge/) - Across industries, women-led businesses are addressing some of society's biggest problems and creating impact the world over.In 2018, in co-publication BCG, we released report about woman-founded startups out perfoming startups founded by men, though investment from VC companies greatly favors men.With our 2019 Application Season just wrapping for many of our programs, we wanted to spotlight
- [Cultural Exchange: Two Indian-Based Founders Travel to London to Modernize Braille Technology](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cultural-exchange-two-indian-based-founders-travel-london-modernize-braille-technology/) - Acquaint yourself with some of the world’s fastest growing companies and the out-of-the-box thinkers in our new blog series “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity.” Each week we shine a spotlight on entrepreneurs who have integrated a global perspective into their work. Sometimes, that means traveling to a different continent to
- [John Hancock Wants to Rethink Financial Services, But We Need Entrepreneurs to Get It Done](https://masschallenge.org/articles/john-hancock-wants-rethink-financial-services-we-need-entrepreneurs-get-it-done/) - This is a guest post from Steve Dorval, Head of Innovation and Advice, John HancockInnovation is a nuanced concept that can take on a different meaning for everyone. At John Hancock, it means evolving our solutions to deliver greater value and advancing our mission to make customers’ decisions easier and lives better. It’s important that customers
- [Cultural Cachet: How Living in 5+ Countries Enhanced This Swiss Entrepreneur’s Approach](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cultural-cachet-how-living-5-countries-enhanced-swiss-entrepreneur-approach/) - Discover the colossal impact of global thinking in our new blog series “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity.” In each story, we learn how promising young entrepreneurs embrace new cultures, and this in case new languages, to amplify their success.{{img-align-right:1}}This week we had the opportunity of interviewing Jovana Rotula, co-founder of
- [Lessons Learned from Harvard Pilgrim: Building Startup Relationships and Driving Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/lessons-learned-harvard-pilgrim-building-startup-relationships-driving-innovation/) - How can partners effectively develop relationships and work with digital health startups? What is like to partner with a digital health accelerator, and how can organizations drive innovation and impact health?I spoke with Patricia Forts, Steven Fink, and Richard Weisblatt of Harvard Pilgrim, one of MassChallenge HealthTech’s founding partners, to get the ins and outs
- [Meet 8 Boston-Based Women Who Are Shaping the Digital Health Scene](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-8-boston-based-women-who-are-shaping-digital-health-scene/) - The Women in Digital Health initiative began in February 2018 and is focused on providing female entrepreneurs and innovation executives with the resources, content and supportive community to help them develop the skills and confidence to be leaders in digital health.Since launching the initiative, we have hosted various quarterly events to bring these women together
- [Report: Women-Owned Startups Deliver Twice as Much Per Dollar Invested as Those Founded by Men](https://masschallenge.org/articles/report-women-owned-startups-deliver-twice-much-dollar-invested-those-founded-men/) - MassChallenge was founded to make it as easy as possible for all entrepreneurs to launch their businesses, because we believed – and still do – that everyone should have the opportunity to turn their vision into reality.But with the news that female founders received just 2% of VC funding in 2017 and that female founders
- [What Traveling Yields: Life-Changing Excursions to Israel and Chicago Amplified This Indian Founder's Agriculture Startup](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-traveling-yields-life-changing-excursions-to-israel-and-chicago-amplified-this-indian-founders-agriculture-startup/) - Our new blog series, “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity,” details the international journeys of leaders from some of today’s most exciting new companies. Each article showcases the profound effect of incorporating a global perspective into their work, even if they’re launching businesses in very rural parts of the world.{{img-align-right:1}}Today we’re
- [Fidelity’s EVP of Discovery Ventures: Exploring with Technology Helps Our Customers Live Their Best Financial Lives](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fidelity-amy-danforth-discovery-ventures-exploring-technology-helps-customers/) - "Well, I’ll start with something most people wouldn’t expect to hear about Fidelity, and that is that we have more than 10,000 technologists working here." {{img-align-right:1}}Amy Danforth, Executive Vice President of the Discovery Ventures Program at Fidelity Investments, talks about the benefits of engaging in the fintech ecosystem, and innovation at Fidelity, a Founding Partner of
- [Healing Through VR: How This Israeli-Based Entrepreneur Made His Health Startup Take Flight in Boston](https://masschallenge.org/articles/healing-through-vr-how-israeli-based-entrepreneur-made-his-health-startup-take-flight-boston/) - Meet some of the world’s most thoughtful up-and-coming entrepreneurs in our new blog series “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity.” Each leader has found their own way to embrace a global perspective, even if that means moving halfway around the world to get your business off the ground.{{img-align-right:1}}This week we’re featuring
- [Driven to Innovate: How a Nigerian-Based Founder’s Experience in Texas Fueled an Explosive Business Back Home](https://masschallenge.org/articles/driven-innovate-how-nigerian-founder-experience-texas-fueled-explosive-business-back-home/) - “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity,” is our new blog series documenting the journeys of 7 entrepreneurs who leveraged their experiences with other cultures to reshape their thinking. Sometimes their most surprising encounters, like not being allowed to board an airplane, have led to their most rewarding ideas.{{img-align-right:1}}This week we had
- [Breaking Barriers: How This India-Based Founder Broke Into Mexico’s Startup Ecosystem](https://masschallenge.org/articles/breaking-barriers-how-india-based-founder-broke-mexicos-startup-ecosystem/) - Our new blog series, “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity,” is all about leaders at fast-growing companies who have greatly benefited from prioritizing and adopting a global perspective.{{img-align-right:1}}This week we hear from Vikram Deswal, the well-traveled co-founder of UnDosTres, an online platform that allows folks living in Mexico to pay for
- [What I Learned From My Experience at MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-i-learned-my-experience-masschallenge/) - This post was orignially published on medium.com on September 26th, 2018 by Olu Okusanya.I’m very proud to say that my startup, Partboyz Auto Parts (www.partboyz.com) received the honor of being chosen to participate in this year’s MassChallenge Program in Texas. After receiving hundreds of applications from many countries, only 84 startup finalists from around the
- [How Citizens Bank Is Focusing on the Customer Experience of the Future](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-citizens-bank-focusing-customer-experience-future/) - This is a guest post from Lamont Young, EVP, Head of Digital of Citizens Bank. We have seen the hospitality, entertainment and transportation sectors – among many others – completely disrupted by the digital transformation. Big box retailers have been forced to adapt or go out of business.So what about banking? Banks can survive and even
- [How an Ireland-Based Entrepreneur Launched into the US Market with a Boston Startup Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-ireland-entrepreneur-boston-accelerator-startup-us-market/) - Our new blog series, “A Global Mindset: How 7 Standout Startups Navigate International Opportunity,” is all about leaders at fast-growing companies who have greatly benefited from prioritizing and adopting a global perspective.We’re kicking things off with Jim Finnegan, founder, and CEO of FieldMotion who grew up and launched his company in Newry, Ireland.{{img-align-right:1}}FieldMotion is a
- [The Top 7 Reasons Why Year Two of MassChallenge Texas Is Bigger and Better](https://masschallenge.org/articles/reasons-year-two-masschallenge-texas-bigger-better/) - It’s 2019, and that marks year two of the MassChallenge Texas program. We are thrilled to enter the new year with new goals and an expanded team to help Lone Star state startups win!Since August, our team has been hard at work digesting the community’s feedback and creating a bigger and better accelerator and competition.On the
- [How to Get Seed Funding and How It Is Different from Series A](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-get-seed-funding-different-series-a/) - Let's say you have an idea for a business. It's a solid idea that solves an immediate tension in an industry. It's an idea that, given the proper circumstances, can fill a niche role in a marketplace.This hypothetical business has potential, but you realize quickly that this business is not going to bootstrap itself. There
- [Understanding the Differences of Series A, Series B, and Series C Funding (with Examples)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/understanding-difference-series-a-series-b-series-c-funding-examples/) - Let's say you are the founder of a startup.The startup is past that early, unceremonious pre-seed phase where the amount of money spent on meeting over coffee is greater than what is raised. At this point, your heart and soul, as well as a hefty portion of your own bank account, has been put into
- [How Will Innovation Impact Accountable Care Organizations and Healthcare in Massachusetts? ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-impact-accountable-care-organizations-healthcare-massachusetts/) - Innovation in healthcare can come in many forms.We typically associate healthcare innovation with top digital health startups who are developing solutions with artificial intelligence and machine learning, prototyping consumer health products to help with patient care, software to optimize operational workflow, or a device to combat diabetes or the opioid epidemic. However, startups can play
- [Walmart: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019](https://masschallenge.org/articles/walmart-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - {{img-align-right:1}} At Walmart, we help people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere. Customers are busier than ever, so we’re innovating and leveraging technology to save them time as well as money. Each week, we serve nearly 265 million customers who visit our more than 11,200 stores under 55 banners
- [There’s Now a Palm-Sized Take-Home Technology That Can Measure Crucial Health Vitals in Seconds](https://masschallenge.org/articles/palm-sized-take-home-technology-that-can-measure-crucial-health-vitals-seconds/) - A new portable technology called MouthLab is about the size of an iPhone and can measure multiple vital health parameters in about 30 seconds while also sending the data to healthcare professionals in real time.“One day, [MouthLab] it’s going to light up saying, ‘Hey you, there’s something wrong with your health. Or your doctor is
- [What Is an Innovation Ecosystem and How Are They Essential for Startups?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-innovation-ecosystem-explained/) - In the United States and around the world, organizations, and institutions like governments, universities, investors, and corporates – to name a few – are looking to develop or be part of innovation ecosystems. There has been a lot of conversation around creating innovation ecosystems, and now the talks are shifting toward how to improve these
- [Innovation Ecosystem Experts Gather for Global Summit 2018](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-ecosystem-experts-gather-global-summit-2018/) - Over 150 global leaders from over 30 different countries assembled together for three sunny October days in Boston to discuss the importance and dynamics of innovation ecosystems. The Global Summit was a joint effort between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s REAP program, The Boston Consulting Group, and MassChallenge's Bridge to MassChallenge - a program which
- [Why Enterprise Level Companies Are Investing in Startup Accelerators and How They Are Doing It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-enterprise-companies-investing-startup-accelerators-how/) - Apple CEO Tim Cook once said that "you have to keep innovating, and that to not innovate is to die." Cook was referring to Apple's competitor Nokia, which once gained a large market share of the cellphone industry in the early 2000s by anticipating the rise of the cellphone.But in the late 2000s, the company
- [Connected Health Conference Recap: Collaboration and Technology Will Drive Innovation in Health](https://masschallenge.org/articles/connected-health-conference-recap-collaboration-technology-drive-innovation-health/) - Last week, healthcare influencers, entrepreneurs, and members of the digital health community gathered at the Seaport World Trade Center to attend the Connected Health Conference and focus on the current state of digital health and the future of the industry.Here are some of our biggest takeaways from our events.1. It takes a village to accelerate
- [Partnering with BNY Mellon to Accelerate the Impact of Social Ventures – Part III](https://masschallenge.org/articles/partnering-bny-mellon-accelerate-impact-social-ventures-part-3/) - It takes a certain kind of person to be an entrepreneur. Our good friend and Board of Directors member Desh Deshpande said it best when he outlined the three types of people in this world: Those who are obliviousThose who see a problem and complainThose who see a problem and get excitedIt’s safe to say that
- [How to Make the Best One Minute Video Pitch of All Time](https://masschallenge.org/articles/make-best-one-minute-video-pitch/) - We live in a time of short attention spans, busy schedules, lots of emails. People increasingly work on multiple projects at once, however this doesn’t mean they’re not open and curious about new opportunities. The search for the next project, the next development is continuous. In order to be considered for the next project, its
- [Partnering with BNY Mellon to Accelerate the Impact of Social Ventures – Part II](https://masschallenge.org/articles/partnering-bny-mellon-accelerate-impact-social-ventures-part-2/) - We believe that entrepreneurs are the value creators for society – addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges to make us healthier, safer, better educated, more efficient, and more connected. To ensure startups have every opportunity to create widespread impact, we partnered with BNY Mellon to offer $5,000 scholarships to top startups in the social
- [Partnering with BNY Mellon to Accelerate the Impact of Social Ventures  ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/partnering-bny-mellon-accelerate-impact-social-ventures/) - Each year, MassChallenge welcomes 128 promising startups to Boston to launch and grow their early-stage ventures. By activating a community of support from top corporates, industry veterans, expert mentors, and more, startups from around the world have the opportunity to create impact in Boston and beyond.Selected from more 1,600 applications, the 2018 cohort is one
- [HUBWeek Recap: What Does the Future of HealthTech Look Like? ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/hubweek-recap-future-healthtech-look-like/) - On October 10, 2018, healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of the Boston community gathered in downtown Boston for HUBWeek, a week-long ideas festival focused on celebrating innovation across all industries, such as art, tech, health, and more.HUBWeek’s theme this year is “We the Future,” as they believe in celebrating an inclusive and collaborative future for
- [What Makes MassChallenge FinTech Unique? All Your Questions Answered](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-makes-masschallenge-fintech-unique-questions-answered/) - Last month’s Boston FinTech Week feels like a dream. There was Eastern Bank and Roxbury Innovation Center’s FinTech for Good Trivia Night. And then a Fireside Chat with FMR, LLC Chairman and CEO Abigail Johnson and Sarah Biller, Co-Founder of FinTech Sandbox. By the end of the week, our MassChallenge FinTech team was delirious with
- [5 Ways to Optimize the Mentor-Startup Relationship ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/optimize-mentor-startup-relationship/) - A strong mentor can completely transform a startup by offering insights and tips that can only come from experience. As a startup founder, you could have a billion-dollar idea, but there are always obstacles that you aren’t prepared to handle as you develop it. Good mentorship means that those founders have the tools to move
- [Our Champions Are Ready to Solve Health’s Massive Challenges – Are You? ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/champions-solve-healths-massive-challenges-2018/) - At MassChallenge HealthTech, formerly PULSE@MassChallenge, we bring together industry champions and digital health startups to address some of health’s massive challenges.There are so many benefits to applying to the MassChallenge HealthTech program. Our strategic partnerships between Champions and startups are the greatest value add of our program, especially as they work together to address health’s
- [3 Takeaways from the Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare Summit](https://masschallenge.org/articles/takeaways-forbes-30-under-30-healthcare-summit/) - On October 1, 2018, an audience gathered in downtown Boston to celebrate young, leading entrepreneurs’ failures and successes on the Forbes Stage. Throughout the week, young aspiring leaders heard from entrepreneurs, actors, musicians, and politicians about their stories in various industries such as fintech, manufacturing and robots, healthcare, consumer tech, and more.Here are our three
- [Columbia Threadneedle Investments: FinTech Startup Challenges 2018](https://masschallenge.org/articles/columbia-threadneedle-investments-fintech-startup-challenges-2018/) - Columbia Threadneedle Investments is excited to be a Challenge Partner for the 2019 MassChallenge FinTech program. Columbia Threadneedle is a leading global asset manager, managing $482 billion for institutional and retail clients. We’re based in Boston with more than 2,000 people, including over 450 investment professionals, operating in 18 countries around the world. Our parent
- [So You’ve Graduated from an Accelerator. What’s Next?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/next-steps-after-graduate-accelerator/) - For early-stage companies that are fresh out of an accelerator program, there might be some question marks hanging over the road ahead. Is it time to jump into a funding round? If so, where do you look for funding? What kind of funding best suits your needs? What the hell is a “warrant?”A panel of
- [Apply to MassChallenge HealthTech and Solve Massive Challenges in Health](https://masschallenge.org/articles/apply-masschallenge-healthtech-solve-massive-challenges-health-2018/) - There are so many reasons to join the MassChallenge HealthTech community. We spoke with our entrepreneurs and selected the top 5 reasons why they love our program.1. Extensive match-making process between startups and Champions Our previous cohorts agree, their strategic partnership between Champions and startups is the greatest value add. Our program centers around an extensive
- [Texas on the Rise: The Making of a World-Class Innovation Hub in the Lone Star State](https://masschallenge.org/articles/texas-making-world-class-innovation-hub-lone-star-state/) - I have worked in corporate strategy and venture capital and I’ve seen first-hand how innovation and startups make an impact. I’ve seen founders devote themselves to their businesses, drive economic development, provide value for their customer, and create impact in the world.But unlike those founders, I had never built a company from scratch. I’ve brought
- [MBTA: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mbta-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - You probably know the MBTA as the operator of buses, trains, ferries, and paratransit across the Massachusetts Bay region. If you live in or around Boston, we're hard to miss across the 175 cities and towns in our service district.But you might not think of the MBTA as one of the largest payment operators in
- [The Good and the Bad: Lessons Learned (so far) from the Electric Scooter Boom](https://masschallenge.org/articles/good-bad-lessons-learned-electric-scooter-boom/) - “Does anyone know when the pedal assist bikes are arriving in Brooklyn?” Was a question I recently heard at a friend’s place in New York. “They’re already in San Francisco, they should be showing up on the streets here soon.” This question did not strike me as odd, but rather a natural, expected progression from what
- [Putnam Investments: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/putnam-investments-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - Driven by commitment to our clients, Putnam Investments has embraced change and practiced an active, research-intensive approach to investing ever since we launched our first fund in 1937. We are a global asset manager serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment services across a range of equity, fixed income, absolute return, retirement, and sustainable
- [MassMutual: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019](https://masschallenge.org/articles/massmutual-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - At MassMutual, our unwavering focus is – and will continue to be – helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love. We’re a mutual company, which means we’re owned by our policyowners – so everything we do is focused on our customers. We provide holistic financial solutions, guidance and education in the
- [John Hancock: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/john-hancock-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - John Hancock is a division of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group. We strive to offer a solid foundation for the financial future of our clients. In all that we do we focus on making a difference - not only with our products, but in our community, in the lives of our
- [Fidelity Investments: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fidelity-investments-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - Thanks for your interest in Fidelity Investments and the MassChallenge FinTech program. I am excited to lead Fidelity’s participation in this exciting new initiative that will offer you a chance to accelerate your company’s growth. Fidelity's mission is to inspire better futures and deliver better outcomes for the customers and businesses we serve. We focus on meeting
- [Eastern Bank: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019 ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/eastern-bank-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - Founded in 1818, and celebrating our 200th anniversary in 2018, Boston-based Eastern Bank is America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, with $11 billion in assets and over 120 locations serving communities in Eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We provide exceptional access to fairly priced banking, investment and insurance products and services
- [Citizens Financial Group: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019](https://masschallenge.org/articles/citizens-financial-group-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - Citizens Financial Group is pleased to participate as a founding partner of MassChallenge FinTech. Our partnership is a step forward in our ongoing effort to find innovative ways to help our customers reach their potential and a testament to our continuing commitment to engaging and supporting the start up community. In this post we’re going to talk about two challenges that each present an opportunity for FinTechs to partner
- [AARP: FinTech Startup Challenges 2019](https://masschallenge.org/articles/aarp-fintech-startup-challenges-2019/) - Half of American 10-year-olds are expected to live to see their 100th birthday. Living to 100 can be an exciting or a terrifying prospect depending on your financial situation. A critical challenge for our aging society is how to maintain financial security, when 43% of households are projected to run out of money in retirement. Anyone familiar with AARP knows that helping people save for retirement is core to our
- [11 Essential Tips for Startup Founders Who Hate Public Speaking](https://masschallenge.org/articles/tips-startup-founders-who-hate-public-speaking/) - As an entrepreneur, speaking in front of an audience is absolutely impossible to avoid. Startup founders have to pitch ad infinitum, whether they’re addressing entire crowds or just small panels. If you’ve already got it down, congratulations - you’re going to be a star. If you’re like most people, public speaking can be pretty nerve
- [How Early-Stage Startups Can Build Effective Company Cultures](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-early-stage-startups-build-effective-company-cultures/) - “Strategy matters, but culture matters more.”In his recent lecture at MassChallenge Texas, serial entrepreneur Neal Murthy shared a story about a time he was thoroughly disappointed by the customer service at a fast food restaurant.{{vid:1}}Murthy, founder of Haven Holdings waited to order at the counter while three employees stood around chatting, completely neglecting the customer
- [For Women-Led Startups, Finding Funding Sources Outside of Traditional Venture Capital Firms Can Be Key](https://masschallenge.org/articles/women-led-startups-funding-alternatives/) - Sheila Narayan chose not to beat around the bush when she was asked about funding for women-owned startups at a recent panel at MassChallenge Boston.“The sad truth of things is that women get less money,” said Narayan, who is the Managing Director of investor group Golden Seeds. “I don’t want to sugar coat it. Four
- [MassChallenge Texas Inaugural Cohort has Graduated!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-inaugural-cohort-has-graduated/) - This post was originally published on LinkedIn by Elizabeth Jennings.Congratulations to each and every startup in MassChallenge Texas’s inaugural cohort — to the monetary winners and to the 84 finalists! Through mentoring, speaking, leading a panel of healthcare executives, and judging pre-accelerator and post-accelerator, it truly has been a privilege.Not a day passed in which
- [Starting a Marketing Foundation for Your Startup: Martech for an Integrated Platform](https://masschallenge.org/articles/start-marketing-foundation-startup-martech-integration/) - Marketers have come to realize that siloed efforts do not set a foundation for success. An integrated approach to marketing has become the pinnacle toward a successful omni-channel communication strategy. CMOs are now tasked with effectively and seamlessly putting all of these pieces together – the right teams deploying and using the right martech tools in
- [What Does It Mean to Partner with MassChallenge Boston?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-partner-masschallenge-boston/) - As a non-profit, MassChallenge accelerates startups across industries with one simple mission: to help entrepreneurs win. We do this by providing startups, whose potential for impact ranges from societal issues to industry enhancement, with the resources they need to steer their companies in the direction of success – all at zero cost and for zero equity. One
- [5 Mind-Changing Reasons Why Corporates Should Invest in Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-corporates-should-invest-startups/) - While the data shows that nearly 75% of startups fail within the first 5 years, bigger corporations are working more closely with startups than ever before. With these grim statistics in mind, why should corporates consider investing?Well first, the risk can be curbed by partnering with an established accelerator. Since 2010, MassChallenge has graduated more
- [What Is Startup Hub? Our New Collaboration With Facebook Mexico to Create Positive Change](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-mexico-facebook-team-startup-hub/) - On July 13th, we launched the Startup Hub in collaboration with Facebook Mexico. What does this mean? What is Startup Hub? The goal of StartHub is to contribute to the reduction of the existing skills gap in the digital economy. The program supports organizations that apply digital tools to help and develop more well-informed communities, skills
- [What Happens When Drugs Fail?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-happens-when-drugs-fail-interview-sirj-goswami/) - In a society where your phone recognizes your face and a robot on your kitchen counter can quote you your grocery list, your doctor should be able to access evidence-based precision dosing at his or her fingertips. Thousands of variables deserve consideration when administering drugs. However, the efficacy of a chosen drug is generally determined based on two
- [[Interview] A Digital Health Collaboration: How Campbell Soup Teamed Up With Pulse MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/digital-health-campbell-soup-teamed-pulse-masschallenge/) - In 2017, we welcomed a new Champion partner to our PULSE network: Campbell Soup Company. To learn more about Campbell’s experience, we interviewed Josh Anthony, Campbell’s Vice President of Global Research and Regulatory Affairs and Founding Chief Science Officer at Habit, the personalized nutrition company of which Campbell is the sole investor.Josh filled us in on why Campbell
- [Aggressively Organic: This veggie farm fits in your apartment](https://masschallenge.org/articles/aggressively-organic-veggie-farm-fits-your-apartment/) - A tomato variety called Tiny Tim, under grow lights at Aggressively Organic, a new start-up in Fishers that plans to have about 40,500 square feet of hydroponic growing space. The company has a system that lets people easily grow their own food in a small household space.Read more and see pictures on IndyStar...
- [Highly Decorated U.S. Army Ranger Joins YOUR6](https://masschallenge.org/articles/highly-decorated-us-army-ranger-joins-your6/) - Highly Decorated U.S. Army Ranger Joins YOUR6 as COOYOUR6 is pleased to announce the hiring of retired Army Ranger Jesse Yandell. Jesse will be chief operating officer of the firm and is responsible for ensuring that business operations, systems, and services are efficient and effective, as well as driving both performance and strategic measures for
- [Two D.C. Area Startups Head to Austin for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/two-dc-area-startups-head-austin-first-masschallenge-texas-cohort/) - Written by Sam Sabin In September, Boston-based accelerator MassChallenge announced that it was expanding to Texas, its second U.S. location. It makes sense, looking at the growing startup communities in Austin, Houston, Dallas and everywhere in between. The idea was to bring much-needed mentorship, funding and other resources to Central Texas founders, and MassChallenge enlisted the help
- [FunnelAI Selected For MassChallenge Texas 2018...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/funnelai-selected-masschallenge-texas-2018-accelerator-program/) - AUSTIN, TEXAS - FunnelAI was selected to participate in MassChallenge Texas 2018 accelerator program. FunnelAI was one of over 520 startups to apply for the four month accelerator located in Austin, Texas, and will join 84 other startups from across Texas and around the world. "Its a real challenge that FunnelAI is ready to cross,
- [MassChallenge Texas & More TX Tech](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-more-tx-tech/) - Written by Angela ShahMassChallenge Texas, which is based in Austin, named 84 startups to its first cohort. More than 520 startups applied to be part of this class. MassChallenge says the chosen entrepreneurs come from 11 countries and 12 U.S. states, and that a third of them are women. The accelerator kicks off in April and
- [Meet Austin's newest  and largest ...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-austins-newest-and-largest-startup-accelerator-program/) - Written by Kelly O'Halloran Most accelerator programs support a handful of companies, with 10 or so as the sweet spot. But a new Austin accelerator launching in April wants to support eight times that number. MassChallenge, the largest startup accelerator in the world, will kick off its Texas program next month with a whopping 84 startups locked
- [MassChallenge Texas 2018  Here We Come!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-2018-here-we-come/) - Written by Cat George Were thrilled to be scaling up with MassChallenge as MassChallenge scales to Texas! MassChallenge is a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators that is headquartered in the United States with locations in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland and the UK. To date, 1,495 MassChallenge alumni have raised over $3 billion in funding, generated
- [Shep Selected for MassChallenge Texas 2018...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/shep-selected-masschallenge-texas-2018-accelerator-program/) - Austin, Texas, Feb. 21, 2018 Yesterday, Shep was selected to participate in MassChallenge Texas 2018 accelerator program. Shep was one of over 520 startups to apply for the four-month accelerator located in Austin, Texas, and will join 84 other startups from across Texas and around the world. More than 70% of U.S. companies travel is
- [MassChallenge: 84 Startups To Participate In Texas Accelerator Class](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-84-startups-participate-texas-accelerator-class/) - Startup accelerator group MassChallenge says that a whopping, 84 startups are slated to participate in its inaugural Texas startup accelerator, to participate in what it calls its "community-driven" startup accelerator program. The group--which runs a network of startup accelerators around the globe--said its four-month accelerator program will kick off in April, and end in August. MassChallenge said
- [TX Tech: Luxe Co-Working, Mass Challenge, RVshare, Hypergiant &amp; More](https://masschallenge.org/articles/tx-tech-luxe-co-working-mass-challenge-rvshare-hypergiant-amp-more/) - As you get ready for the weekend, lets take a moment to run down the latest innovation news from Xconomy Texas.Since we spend so much of our time working, Work Well Win believes we might as well do it in a healthier fashion. The self-described wellness co-working space is based in Greenwich, CT, and plans to open
- [MassChallenge (MCTX) at SXSW 2018](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-mctx-sxsw-2018/) - SXSW is around the corner; its literally only a little more than a week away. This years conference is packed with events for investors and startups alike, and MassChallenge is proud to be part of this celebration of creativity and innovation. If youre looking for the MassChallenge Texas team and want to get to know
- [MassChallenge Texas Selects 84 Startups for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-selects-84-startups-its-first-program/) - Mass Challenge Texas has selected 84 startups to join its first accelerator program. The accelerator received 520 applications, with a little more than half of those going to the second round where 120 judges selected the winners, said Mike Millard, managing director of Mass Challenge Texas. The finalists are the highest impact and highest potential startups,
- [MASSCHALLENGE TEXAS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CLASS...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-announces-inaugural-class-startups/) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that 84 of the worlds highest impact, highest potential early-stage startups will come together in Austin, Texas for the not-for-profit's first ever Texas-based accelerator. The 84 startups represent a range of industries from agriculture to gaming, and consumer to medical devices. The 2018 cohort was selected from
- [MassChallenge Texas Inaugural Class Features...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-inaugural-class-features-84-high-impact-startups/) - Written by Jeff Thomas Last fall when we reported that MassChallenge was expanding to Texas we knew that it would be both wildly successful and wildly popular. The announcement of their first class of startups proves that they are definitely on that track. MassChallenge, which gets their name from their roots in the Boston area
- [Analyzing Startup Domain Names](https://masschallenge.org/articles/analyzing-startup-domain-names/) - Written by Andrew Allemann What MassChallenges first Texas class reveals about domain name usage. Startup accelerator MassChallenge has announced the inaugural class of 84 startups for its Texas accelerator. The companies are in a number of industries, so I thought it would be interesting to see what types of domains the companies are using. 67 of the
- [North Texas Startups Among MassChallenges 2018...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/north-texas-startups-among-masschallenges-2018-cohort/) - Written by Lance Murray MassChallenge has announced that 84 early-stage startups, including some from North Texas, will join together in Austin for its first Texas-based accelerator. MassChallenge is a not-for-profit global network of zero-equity startup accelerators. According to a release, the 84 startups come from a wide range of industries agriculture, gaming, consumer, and medical
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces 84 Startups in...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-announces-84-startups-inaugural-class/) - MassChallenge Texas Announces 84 Startups in Inaugural Class A Texas version of Boston-based MassChallenge burst onto the Austin startup scene last fall. It toured a handful of Texas cities, talked to hundreds of startups and now it has announced its inaugural class of 84 startups. And its not just about Texas. MassChallenge Texas saw 520 applicants and
- [MassChallenge Texas Unveils Inaugural Class of...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-unveils-inaugural-class-84-startups/) - Written by Lori Hawkins More than 500 startups from around the world applied to be part of MassChallenge Texas inaugural Austin class. Of those, 280 were invited to pitch their ideas before a panel of experts. Today, the Boston-based accelerator is unveiling the 84 companies that made the final cut. The list includes startups from five
- [MCTX Round 2 Judging Recap](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mctx-round-2-judging-recap/) - Last week, the law offices of Strasburger & Price, LLP welcomed the MassChallenge Texas community for the Round 2 judging event to select the accelerator's inaugural cohort. Over the course of five days, more than 250 startups and over 100 industry leaders flooded Strasburger's downtown Austin offices. The startup industries run the gamut from aerospace-to-social
- [Israel Is at the Forefront of Agricultural...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/israel-forefront-agricultural-innovation/) - "Israel is at the forefront of agricultural innovation so it was the perfect location for us". - Saumya of Kheyti, MassChallenge Israel 2017 alumni from India. We offer $5,000 scholarships for Indian startups to join our 2018 equity-free award-winning accelerator in the capital of the Startup Nation. Apply until February 4th.http://bit.ly/2CDVEpV 100M small farmers in India LOSE
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Welcomes Top Digital...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pulsemasschallenge-welcomes-top-digital-health-startups/) - Written by Jenni Goodman, PULSE Community Manager After months of preparing, refining their applications, perfecting pitches, and waiting to hear back on their offers from Champions, 32 finalist startups are ready to enter the 2018 PULSE@MassChallenge Accelerator program. These startups, representing just 6% of over 500 companies that applied, represent the highest-potential digital health startups
- [MassChallenge Israel, Deshpande Foundation and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-israel-deshpande-foundation-and-nasscom-announce-scholarship-indian-startups/) - MassChallenge Israel, Deshpande Foundation and NASSCOM Announce Scholarship for Indian Startups Accelerating in Israel Up to $50,000 available to qualifying Indian startups to join 2018 MassChallenge cohort in Jerusalem NEW DELHI (January 15, 2018) - As part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's historic visit to India, MassChallenge Israel, with the Deshpande Foundation and NASSCOM, announces the creation
- [MassChallenge Israel, Deshpande Foundation and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-israel-deshpande-foundation-and-nasscom-announce-scholarship-indian-startups-0/) - MassChallenge Israel, Deshpande Foundation and NASSCOM Announce Scholarship for Indian Startups Accelerating in Israel Up to $50,000 available to qualifying Indian startups to join 2018 MassChallenge cohort in Jerusalem NEW DELHI (January 15, 2018) As part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's historic visit to India, MassChallenge Israel, with the Deshpande Foundation and NASSCOM, announces the creation
- [5 Steps to Successfully Work with an Integrated Marketing & PR Agency](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-steps-successfully-work-integrated-marketing-pr-agency/) - Written by PAN Communciations As an emerging growth company, you are most likely strapped for skillsets and in-house resources. This makes it a challenge to keep marketing and public relations efforts consistent and strategic. Emerging growth businesses are looking for alternative options either outsourcing these efforts to freelancers or relying on integrated agencies. There are several
- [WeWork adding another downtown Austin location...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/wework-adding-another-downtown-austin-location-catch-regions-co-working-explosion/) - Written by Jan Buchholz WeWork, the New York-based tiant of co-working, has locked up another downtown site and may be shopping for more locations. Many other coworking spaces are cropping up, each with a different vibe and cost. Here's rundown of the latest openings and expansions. Read more on Austin Business Journal...
- [WeWork Will Open Its Fourth Austin Coworking...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/wework-will-open-its-fourth-austin-coworking-space-2018-house-masschallenge-texas/) - Written by Brent Wistrom WeWork, the global coworking giant, is planning to add a fourth location in Austin and its a stones throw away from WeWorks first location at 6th and Congress. The space in the Chase Tower at 221 West 6th St. will be large enough to house about 1,050 members. It will come decked
- [Startup Accelerator Arrives In Texas](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-accelerator-arrives-texas/) - Written by Carlos Garcia Startups from San Antonio to Austin may soon get a large flow of cash. That's because Boston-based nonprofit Mass Challenge is setting up shop in the region. Mass Challenge raises money and then hands it out to companies with the most promise to make an impact. Only about a hundred companies will be
- [Austin Startup Week 2017: What tech insiders...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/austin-startup-week-2017-what-tech-insiders-have-say-about-frantic-fun-event/) - Written by Mike Cronin This year's Austin Startup Week convened Monday and the city is awash in entrepreneurs and their teams in search of the edge to springboard their company to the next level. Check out the sites and sounds below from one of the local startup scene's biggest events of the year perhaps surpassed
- [Austin Welcomes Startup Accelerator Program](https://masschallenge.org/articles/austin-welcomes-startup-accelerator-program/) - Written by Raga Justin Eager for the chance to network with big names in business, entrepreneurs gathered for the launch of startup accelerator MassChallenge Texas Monday night. The event at the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum marked the opening of the Austin branch of MassChallenge, a Boston based nonprofit accelerator program whose 1,211 startups boast
- [MassChallenge Joins the Texas Ecosystem](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-joins-texas-ecosystem/) - Written by Hugh Forrest If you didnt get a chance to be part of their launch event on Monday afternoon at the Bob Bullock Museum on Monday afternoon, then be sure to attend the Meet MassChallenge Texas Meet Up at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, March 17 at Capital Factory (701 Brazos Street in the Omni Hotel). What is MassChallenge, you
- [Startup Incubator MassChallenge Opens Texas...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-incubator-masschallenge-opens-texas-regional-office-austin/) - Written by Emma Freer MassChallenge, a nonprofit startup accelerator based in Boston, launches its Austin-based accelerator, MassChallenge Texas, today. The office, which is located at 515 Congress Ave., Austin, will serve the Texas region. In 2018, MassChallenge Texas plans to accelerate up to 100 start-ups, which will compete for up to $500,000 in equity-free cash awards.
- [Two Accelerator Programs Open in Austin as...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/two-accelerator-programs-open-austin-texas-bolsters-ecosystem/) - Written by David Holley Two new startup programs have launched in Austin in the last week: One is a Boston-based program that doesnt take an equity stake in the startups it helps accelerate, while the second is a new branch of Techstars thats focused on social and environmental businesses. Austin is the newest city in a growing
- [MassChallenge Texas Kicks Off in Austin](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-kicks-austin/) - Written by Laura Lorek MassChallenge Texas kicked off Monday evening with a big crowd at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin. I want Texas to be the place where startups come to innovate, said Mike Millard, managing director for MassChallenge Texas. The global accelerator is now accepting applications for its 2018 Texas cohort
- [Startup Accelerator MassChallenge Launches in...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-accelerator-masschallenge-launches-austin/) - Written by Lori Hawkins Now Accepting Applications: Thats the message from MassChallenge, the Boston-based accelerator that officially launched its Texas program on Monday. At an event at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, MassChallenge celebrated its new presence in Austin and put out a call for startups across Texas to apply. MassChallenge announced last month that
- [Startup Trek: OtheReality Meets the American...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-trek-othereality-meets-american-business-reality/) - OtheReality Meets the American Business Reality: My Startup at the MassChallenge Trek to Boston and New York The email from the MassChallenge office at the end of August, near the conclusion of the startups program, stunned me deeply: We are very happy to announce that your startup, OtheReality, was selected as one of the Top
- [An Emerging Growth Solution: Integrated...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/emerging-growth-solution-integrated-marketing-amp-pr/) - Written by PAN Communications Has your company recently moved out of the early adopter stage and into a bigger market? If so, you might be finding it challenging to step up and be noticed by your audience among your new competitors. A growing company needs to be ready to execute a strategic plan to get
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Picks 32 for Digital...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pulsemasschallenge-picks-32-digital-health-cohort/) - Building on the strong response to its inaugural digital health cohort this year, PULSE@MassChallenge expanded on the theme of champions such as hospitals, insurance, technology and pharma companies picking the startups they want to work with. The 2018 cohort will pair two champions with each of the 32 startups selected for the six-month program. The PULSE program is geared
- [Pulse@MassChallenge Launches Second Class](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pulsemasschallenge-launches-second-class/) - Pulse@MassChallenge, the pre-series B digital health startup accelerator that launched last year with the backing of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a number of industry supporters, has announced the 32 startups in its second class, which will launch tonight at an event in Boston. Pulse works a little differently than many other accelerators. It takes no
- [Boston Tech Watch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-tech-watch/) - Here are some of the latest headlines from the Boston-area tech scene: Pulse@MassChallenge announced the 32 startups that will participate in the second session of its digital health accelerator, which begins in January. The companies hail from across the U.S., including Massachusetts firms Day Zero Diagnostics and Orbita. Theres also one company from Mexico, called Unima. Read more on Xconomy...
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Names 2018 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pulsemasschallenge-names-2018-cohort/) - MassChallenge on Thursday revealed 32 startups that will participate in the startup accelerators digital health program PULSE@MassChallenge for 2018. The accelerator said the startups in the programs second cohort were chosen from a pool of more than 500 applicants from around the world. The PULSE program began last year as a strategic component of the statewide Mass
- [Alumni in Space  Launchpad Medical](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alumni-space-launchpad-medical/) - Last week, 2015 alum Launchpad Medical successfully launched an experiment up to the International Space Station via the SpaceX Commercial Re-Supply (CRS-13) mission. This unique opportunity was made possible through the CASIS/Boeing Award for Technology in Space, which is presented annually at the MassChallenge Awards. With the ability to test in a microgravity environment, which mimics
- [Alumni in Space](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alumni-space/) - Retired astronaut Frank Borman once said, exploration is really the essence of the human spirit. While most of us will never feel the thrill of orbiting hundreds of miles above our planet, there are explorers among us on earth whose curiosity has created impact of galactic proportions. Its hard to imagine where wed be as
- [Theres a unicorn in our midst](https://masschallenge.org/articles/theres-unicorn-our-midst/) - This week, 2010 alums Ginkgo Bioworks announced a $275M Series D round to design custom microbes for customers across markets from food to fragrances. According to the Boston Globe, this isnt just a huge roundits transformative. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the newest unicorn. Valued at over $1B, Ginkgo has experienced incredible traction in the years following MassChallenge. At
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Girls...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-girls-health-champions/) - Meet Girls Health Champions, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that works to mitigate gender inequality and its impact on health outcomes by training teen girls as peer health educators. Adolescent girls globally face many health-related challenges, including inadequate nutrition and anemia, menstruation-related taboos, mental illness, gender-based violence, and teen pregnancy. Understanding that adolescence is
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  CozyKin](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-cozykin/) - Meet CozyKin, a 2017 alum and $100K winner that creates an in-home nanny care. Enabling trusted, personal and developmental care, CozyKin matches families based on needs and location and seamlessly places them with an incredible CozyKin nanny, who can nurture the children from both families in one of home. The startups Montessori development is backed
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Reveal...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-reveal-pharmaceuticals/) - Meet Reveal Pharmaceuticals, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that is developing safe gadolinium-free MRI contrast agents for patients who need crucial medical imaging. Each year over 4 million very sick patients worldwide must be denied crucial diagnostic imaging, and over 30 million patients are put at risk due to toxic gadolinium. Reveal solves this
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Voatz](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-voatz/) - Meet Voatz, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that creates a mobile election voting platform. Secured with the blockchain, smart biometrics, and real-time ID verification, Voatz enables citizens to vote in all kinds of elections or voting events on their phones or tablets. The platform is currently being piloted by some town governments, state political
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Miracle...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-miracle-messages/) - Meet Miracle Messages, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that rebuilds social support systems for the homeless. With a goal to reunite more than 1,000,000 individuals by 2021, the organization helps those experiencing homelessness record and deliver short video messages to their loved ones via social media. To date, Miracle Messages has reunited 42 individuals,
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Adeo Health...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-adeo-health-science/) - Meet Adeo Health Science, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that just launched its first product, Inspired Start, to introduce infants to some of the most common allergens. Clinical studies have shown that early introduction to foods like peanut, shrimp, and egg can be prevent allergies in infants by up to 80%. To help parents
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners - Cellino](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-cellino/) - Meet Cellino, a 2017 alum and CASIS/Boeing winner that enables gene editing with lasers and nanotechnology. Sharing in a vision to create meaningful impact, the team is working to help gene therapy companies and research labs to deliver gene-editing cargo to cells with exceptional performance, which is a major challenge today. We had a chance
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Nonspec](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-nonspec/) - Meet Nonspec, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that provides affordable and adjustable prosthetic limb kits for amputees and clinicians worldwide. The teams lightweight device allows the same components to be fit to anyone from eight to eighteen years old and can expand as needed to compensate for patients growth. The best part? The device
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Pykus...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-pykus-therapeutics/) - Meet Pykus Therapeutics, a 2017 alum and $100K winner that is developing a dissolvable intraocular device to make retinal surgery less painful and more successful. Today, patients are forced to lay face-down for a week or more to keep the gas bubble, which is injected to affix the retina during surgery, directed against the back
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Y2Y](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-y2y/) - Meet Y2Y, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that is building a network of student-run homeless shelters for young adults. Using a trauma-informed approach, Y2Y provides guests ages 18-24 with a safe, welcoming, and gender-inclusive overnight environment. The startup also serves as a critical entry point to advocacy, programming, and resources like case management, job training,
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Guardion](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-guardion/) - Meet Guardion, a 2017 alum, $50K winner, and CASIS/Boeing winner that helps governments reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism. By developing and strategically placing networked radiation detectors across cities, the team can enable federal and local security departments to better protect borders, while dramatically reducing the cost, size, and portability of the solution. We had
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Vence](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-vence/) - Meet Vence, a 2017 alum and $100K winner that provides virtual fencing and autonomous animal control. Transforming the livestock management industry, the team uses technology to remove fencing and labor and significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of livestock farms. Users can create virtual fence lines anywhere on their property using the Vence smartphone or
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners - Veripad](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-veripad/) - Meet Veripad, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that addresses the global counterfeit medication epidemic. By combining the chemical testing of the Paper Analytical Device (PAD) with their innovative smartphone app and social network, the team has created a powerful medication authenticating tool that anyone, anywhere can use. We had a chance to catch up
- [MassChallenge is Zig-Zagging Across Texas to...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-zig-zagging-across-texas-meet-new-startups/) - Written by Brent Wistrom You can spend a lot of time in Texas without ever making the trek to El Paso, Houston or Dallas. But youd be missing out on a lot of innovative ideas. Thats why MassChallenge Texas, which is anchored by its new accelerator in Austin, has been on a series of road
- [MassChallenge Texas Deadline is Dec. 5th](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-deadline-dec-5th/) - Written by Laura LorekMassChallenge Texas is a new startup accelerator that is currently accepting applications for its inaugural Texas cohort. One of the things that is unique about MassChallenge is since it doesnt take any equity, it can work with all the other accelerators and incubators statewide to grow the startup ecosystem, said Mike Mallard, MassChallenge
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  W8X](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-w8x/) - Meet W8X, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that creates the enables strength training powered by robotics. Helping athletes get the most out of their workouts, the team has developed a training system that automatically changes resistance to adapt to a user's needs. Controlled through an app, the system also tracks metrics and provides valuable
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  CareAline](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-carealine/) - Meet CareAline, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that creates clinically effective line management garments for PICC and Central Lines. Kezia Fitzgerald, Co-Founder and CEO, developed the products out of necessity after her infant daughter was undergoing chemotherapy for Neuroblastoma. Fearful of causing an infection or irritation, Kezia developed a sleeve and wrap to hold
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners  Athletes of...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-athletes-valor/) - Meet Athletes of Valor, a 2017 alum and $50K winner that helps veterans transition from service to careers by leveraging the power of collegiate sports. Inspired by his own journey re-adjusting to civilian life, Alex Stone (Founder & CEO) and his team had a realization that sports provide the support structure and camaraderie that veterans
- [Catching Up with Our 2017 Winners - OffGridBox](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-our-2017-winners-offgridbox/) - Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be introducing you to the winners from our 2017 MassChallenge Boston cohort, which were awarded shares of $1.5M at #MCAwards17 on November 2nd. Over the past four months, top startups across industries have leveraged expert mentorship, tailored curriculum, corporate partnerships, and industry resources to launch and grow their companies.
- [MassChallenge Switzerlandawards 7 finalists...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-switzerlandawards-7-finalists-and-welcomes-basf-industrial-partner/) - 7 companies, from the 75 startups accelerated this summer at MassChallenge Switzerland, have been selected by the final judges to receive non-equity cash prizes. Based at UniverCitin Renens, these startups have been judged on their capacity for high-impact and high potential, as well as their progression through the 4-month programme. Thanks to a rigorous selection,
- [5 Steps to Capitalize on Your Buyer Personas ...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-steps-capitalize-your-buyer-personas-amp-audience-insights/) - Written by PAN Communications Effective messaging emerges at the intersection of what your buyers want to hear and what you want to say. ? Adele Revella, CEO of Buyer Persona Institute How well do you know your audience? Most emerging growth companies have a rough idea of their audience, but few take the time
- [Startups Win Another $500,000 From Boeing and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-win-another-500000-boeing-and-casis-zero-gravity-tech/) - The Boeing Co. and a nonprofit group called the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, or CASIS, have teamed up for the fourth year in a row to provide financial support for orbital entrepreneurship through the MassChallenge startup accelerator program. This years three winning projects will split $500,000 in grants for experiments designed to be done aboard the International Space
- [These 18 MassChallenge Startups Just Won $1.5M](https://masschallenge.org/articles/these-18-masschallenge-startups-just-won-15m/) - Eighteen of Bostons most promising early-stage startups won a total of $1.5 million at Thursday nights MassChallenge awards ceremony. The startup accelerators top four winners CozyKin, Off Grid Box, Pykus Therapeutics and Vence each won $100,000 while 12 other startups each received $50,000. One of the $50,000 winners, Guardion, and two other startups won a share of $500,000
- [MassChallenge Names Four Startups as $100K...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-names-four-startups-100k-winners/) - WeWork CEO Adam Neumann had a few tidbits of sage advice for MassChallenge entrepreneurs on Thursday night, including: "Dont listen to what other people say about you," "Know your strength and understand your weaknesses," "Focus on how you talk and how you act today," and "The woman to marry is the first woman to call you on your (expletive)."
- [And the Winner Is... MassChallenge Awards 2017...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/and-winner-masschallenge-awards-2017-recap/) - On November 2, MassChallenge held the 2017 MassChallenge Boston Awards at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. In addition to using their eighth-annual event as a means to celebrate the accelerator's success this year, MassChallenge Boston also handed out $1M in equity-free prizes to winners of its Top 26 startups (of 128 total). In addition to the $100K and $50K
- [Boston Tech Watch: TripAdvisor, MassChallenge,...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-tech-watch-tripadvisor-masschallenge-twine-health-amp-more/) - This week in Boston tech, were tracking trouble at TripAdvisor, the closure of a co-working space in Harvard Square, the winners of the latest MassChallenge Boston accelerator program, a pair of acquisitions, and venture investments that span cleantech, edtech, cannabis tech, and more. Read on for details. MassChallenge and its partners doled out $1.5 million in
- [Invisible Fence for Livestock, Nanny-Hiring...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/invisible-fence-livestock-nanny-hiring-service-win-startup-contest/) - The MassChallenge startup accelerator on Thursday announced the winners of its annual business competition, awarding $1.5 million in grants to companies that included the maker of equipment that treats water in remote areas, and the developer of a virtual fence for livestock. OffGridBox, whose product generates solar power and clean water off the grid, and
- [How to Measure and Justify the Cost of...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-measure-and-justify-cost-integrated-marketing-amp-pr/) - Written by PAN Communications Your company is continuously growing - through funding rounds, partnerships, new products and consistent hiring. Now, your next step is to accelerate that growth by telling your companys story. Employing a strong integrated marketing and PR strategy can be key to reaching that next step.The Justification Factor Many emerging growth
- [5 Tips for a Powerful Pitch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-tips-powerful-pitch/) - Build your pathwaysFor many pitches, investors are looking to see what you can contribute. The best way to do this is to simply lay out where you are going to go. Define the impact that you are going to make and identify what steps you are going to take to make that impact. How are
- [MassChallenge Boston Partners Award $100,000...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-boston-partners-award-100000-scholarships/) - Entrepreneurs are the value creators for society, creatively tackling the worlds biggest problems across industries and driving growth, job creation, and optimism along the way. This years cohort of 128 promising companies is no exception. Whether theyre developing safer and longer-lasting batteries or fostering civic engagement - its clear even at an early stage that startups
- [3 Key Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/3-key-marketing-strategies-entrepreneurs/) - 3 Key Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs Collaboration with Doppler Mexico Are you looking to work in a new business and you dont know how to set and complete your Marketing goals? Find out some of the primary strategies so your new entrepreneurship works in the best way. #1 Define your target It is very important
- [#StartupStory: Mentes Hiles](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startupstory-mentes-hiles/) - Carla and Jos founders of Mentes Hiles, an Addiction Prevention Program in today's #StartupStory After I left the university, I worked 5 years at institutions dedicated to the treatment, prevention, and investigation of addictions. I had the entrepreneurial spirit, and after you learn from the best you feel you can do anything." Because of this, I decided
- [5 Reasons for a Startup to Enter the...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-reasons-startup-enter-international-market/) - We are currently in a highly competitive, dynamic innovation economy and so if you have a disruptive idea- you need to act fast! Whats becoming most integral to the success of a startup is quickly moving towards internationalizing your idea. For startups, every day counts: failure to reach potential consumers or an inadequate patent protection
- [Meet #MCFinalists WorkAround](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-mcfinalists-workaround/) - Written by Wafaa Arbash, Founder & CEO of WorkAround Microwork has become one of the buzzwords of the new economy, as a way for many to supplement their incomes or work flexibly around other commitments, such as childcare or school. For some, though, it may be much more. One MassChallenge startup, WorkAround, is working to
- [MassChallenge Names 26 Finalists for $1.5M in...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-names-26-finalists-15m-funding/) - A network connecting families with trained nannies, a program to prevent food allergies in infants, and a company that makes low-cost radiation sensors are among more than two dozen finalists in this years MassChallenge startup accelerator. MassChallenge said Thursday that it had culled its 2017 crop of 128 startups to 26 companies that will compete through the fall for a
- [Here Are MassChallenges Top 26 Startups for 2017](https://masschallenge.org/articles/here-are-masschallenges-top-26-startups-2017/) - MassChallenge has named the top 26 startups of its Boston startup accelerator that will compete for a total of $1.5 million in equity-free prizes. Per usual, the list includes some familiar faces for BostInno readers, including Athletes of Valor, which we first covered in 2016. Readers may also recognize OffGridBox and Voatz, which both went through the
- [These 5 High-Tech Startups Have Made it to...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/these-5-high-tech-startups-have-made-it-masschallenges-finals/) - MassChallenge Boston announced the top 26 startups from its four-month accelerator program this week, which included companies producing some of the most innovative solutions across industries. Now, the 26 startups will move into the final judging round, where theyll compete for shares of $1.5M in equity-free prizes. From connecting families to high-quality nannies to helping athletes
- [Meeting at the Intersection of Private &amp...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meeting-intersection-private-amp-public/) - One of the most exciting stories of the 2017 PULSE program involves a public-private partnership between two startups, one health insurance provider, and a city. With the objective of adding value for its members, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC), a New England based health insurance provider, made offers to two startups during matchmaking for the 2017
- [Boston-based startup accelerator MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-based-startup-accelerator-masschallenge-coming-austin/) - The nonprofit program is looking for early stage companies in any industry, including high tech, health care, clean energy and social impact. October 3rd, 2017Written by Lori Hawkins, American-Statesman Staff MassChallenge, a Boston-based accelerator, has chosen Austin as its second U.S. site and plans to accept up to 100 startups in its first program. The nonprofit organization
- [Solving Massive Digital Health Challenges](https://masschallenge.org/articles/solving-massive-digital-health-challenges/) - Written by Nick Dougherty, Program Director for PULSE @MassChallenge It was July 7th, 2016. We needed to figure out what PULSE@MassChallenge, a digital health lab launched as part of the Massachusetts Digital Health Initiative, was going to be and what it should accomplish. We had to both design and launch applications for the program by September
- [Startup Story: Totolines by Entofoods](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-story-totolines-entofoods/) - Get to know the story of these female entrepreneurs Andrea and Alejandra, founders of Totolines. "I honestly believe that my story as an entrepreneur is just beginning, until recently I realized that I wanted to create something new with a vision that I did not see in the big food industries, and on the side, I
- [Startup Story: Dilo en Ses](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-story-dilo-en-ses/) - Meet Rocio and Gerardo, founders of Dilo en Ses. #StartupStory "Being an entrepreneur is not something that I wanted or planned, but somehow I managed to align my passion to help others thanks to Gerardo. With him, I discovered the world of Deafness; fascinating, but full of injustices and needs. I found it so exciting that it gave a twist
- [CEE Startups Go Global](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cee-startups-go-global/) - The CEE (Central and Eastern European) region is known its human capital and innovation, and according to the Central Bank Group, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania will strengthen their market leader position in Europe in the coming years. But did you know that the region is a quickly becoming a hotbed of innovation? Skype and CD Projekt (the video game
- [Spotlight on Female Founders: PROPS Athletics](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-female-founders-props-athletics/) - Meet Lauren Siegal, founder and CEO of PROPS Athletics, which creates unique lines of athletic products that are all about fitness, fashion, and function. Born out of the desire to work harder, PROPS Athletics enables active souls to get the most out of every workout by incorporating a silicone grip that prevents sliding on any surface, protects
- [10 Tips for Acing Your Startup Pitch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/10-tips-acing-your-startup-pitch/) - Were one step closer to awarding $1.5M in equity-free prizes as this years Boston cohort enters into pre-final judging! This week, teams have the opportunity to meet with experts from the community to share their impact and highlight recent growth. Its one of the most-exciting parts of the program and arguably the most-nerve-wracking. To ensure
- [Spotlight on Female Founders: Etiquette](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-female-founders-etiquette/) - Meet Estefy Santoscoy, Founder and CEO of Etiquette, the first online store that connects brides in a sharing economy. Hoping to make dreams come true, the sales and rental platform sources high-end designer wedding dresses and offers them to women for up to 70% off the initial price.Why did you apply to MC? I used
- [The entrepreneur that went from selling soccer...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/entrepreneur-went-selling-soccer-tickets-selling-security-financial-institutions/) - By Hustlers Academy One of the most important components on any sale is having a good product or service that works and fulfill its promise. This is the easiest way to move forward with a business, but what happens when your product or service is not well accepted by the clients? For Vtor Rico, co-founder
- [Bandwagon Grows for Amazon](https://masschallenge.org/articles/bandwagon-grows-amazon/) - Last week, Amazon said it would solicit bids from cities and states across North America as it searches for a second headquarters that the company says could be 8 million square feet and eventually house 50,000 employees. Colin Angle, chief executive of Bedford-based iRobot, said he would push hard for Boston the next time he
- [Spotlight on Female Founders: Girls Health...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-female-founders-girls-health-champions/) - Meet Priya Shankar, Founder and CEO of Girls Health Champions, which works to mitigate gender inequality and its impact on health outcomes. By creating a network of peer health educators at school and in the broader community, the organization helps prevent many health-related challenges adolescent girls around the world face, including inadequate nutrition and anemia,
- [The New World Order Of Artificial Intelligence](https://masschallenge.org/articles/new-world-order-artificial-intelligence/) - Written by Jennifer Kite-Powell With governmental-backed funding for science in question, incubators and accelerators like TechCode and MassChallenge are picking up the pieces for AI and machine learning startups. MassChallenge in Boston recently announced their 2017 class which has a two-fold increase in machine learning and AI start ups. Out of the 128 startups, 30 percent are healthcare and life
- [Bloomberg Business Hour](https://masschallenge.org/articles/bloomberg-business-hour/) - Produced by Tom Moroney and Anne Mostue TOM: Joining us now in studio is Nick Dougherty. He is the Program Director for PULSE @MassChallenge. We all know about MassChallenge, but PULSE is the digital health division. So, you are opening bids, or applications, for the 2018 season. You take in companies with $5 million or
- [MassChallenge Goes (Even More) Global](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-goes-even-more-global/) - Written by Jon Chesto Boston isnt big enough to contain MassChallenges ambitions. The nonprofit startup accelerator is shifting into a higher gear as it prepares for a national expansion, with a goal of having 12 hubs by the end of 2020. MassChallenge already has international outposts in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. These are
- [Tech roundup: MassChallenge Comes to Austin](https://masschallenge.org/articles/tech-roundup-masschallenge-comes-austin/) - Written by Kelly Jackson MassChallenge, a global network of accelerators, announced the launch of its newest program, MassChallenge Texas, on Wednesday. The program will support up to 100 startups from Austin and San Antonio, which will compete for up to $500,000 in cash awards. MassChallenge Texas joins the program alongside MassChallenge programs in Boston, Israel,
- [Boston Company Targets 100 startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-company-targets-100-startups/) - Written by Kelly O'Brien Mike Millard, a startup founder who also has experience at a variety of Austin-area venture investment firms, will be the new program managing director. More than 1,200 startups have gone through the worldwide MassChallenge programs and PULSE@MassChallenge, a Boston accelerator focused on digital health startups. The top startups of the 128 entrants
- [USAA-Backed Accelerator Targets 100 startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/usaa-backed-accelerator-targets-100-startups/) - Written by Kelly O'Brien MassChallenge, the Boston-founded startup accelerator, is launching a second U.S. program in Austin with plans to accept up to 100 startups into an accelerator. The accelerator is underwritten in part by Southwest Airlines, USAA and Upstream an Austin-based consulting firm. Innovation will enable USAA to meet the needs of its members now and in
- [MassChallenge Texas Launches](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-texas-launches/) - Written by Laura Lorek MassChallenge, a global network of network of startup accelerators, announced Wednesday plans to launch its new program in the Austin and San Antonio region. The Austin-based nonprofit accelerator will work with up to 100 startups that will compete for up to $500,000 in equity-free cash awards. The MassChallenge Texas accelerator program is supported
- [This Simple Box Serves Up Running Water](https://masschallenge.org/articles/simple-box-serves-running-water/) - Written by Ben Schiller Off Grid Box, an Italian startup, was founded to bring clean water and renewable energy to the millions of the people in the world who still live without. The box itself is a simple container, measuring six by six by six feet. With solar panels on top and water treatment inside,
- [America's Top 7 Startup Accelerators](https://masschallenge.org/articles/americas-top-7-startup-accelerators/) - Written by Deep Patel MassChallenge (1,211 Startups Served) MassChallenge, based in Boston, Massachusetts, started in 2010. Their large team of 175 people has helped 1,211 startups and created over 60,000 jobs in the global market, including Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland and the UK. Localytics, their most notable alumnus, has raised almost $60M in venture capital.
- [MassChallenge Targets 100 Startups for New...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-targets-100-startups-new-texas-accelerator/) - Written by Kelly O'Brien MassChallenge, the Boston-founded startup accelerator, is launching a second U.S. program in Austin, Texas with plans to accept up to 100 startups into a 2018 accelerator there. MassChallenge already operates accelerator programs in London, Israel, Switzerland and Mexico. But this is the first new program to launch under the watch of Scott
- [Wanted: 100 Companies for New Austin Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/articles/wanted-100-companies-new-austin-accelerator/) - Written by Kelly O'Brien MassChallenge, a Boston-based startup accelerator, is launching a second U.S. program in Austin with plans to accept up to 100 nascent companies. MassChallenge already operates accelerator programs in London, Israel, Switzerland and Mexico. But this is the first new program to launch under the watch of Scott Bailey, the former director of
- [MassChallenge Launches Accelerator Network in...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-launches-accelerator-network-texas/) - Written by Brent Wistrom Central Texas startups have a new opportunity to get high-level mentorship, global networking and equity-free cash prizes. Boston-based MassChallenge announced Wednesday it is expanding to Austin. MassChallenge Texas will be the accelerator networks first U.S. location outside Boston. It also operates in Mexico, Israel, Switzerland and the U.K. The program aims to
- [Public and private sectors join to support...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/public-and-private-sectors-join-support-masschallenge-texas/) - In MassChallenges experience, the stronger the coalition of stakeholders, the stronger the innovation economy. MassChallenge Texas is proud to be supported by a number of the different economic powerhouses across Texas from other innovation and industry leaders to governments and corporations. MassChallenge Texas will be an amazing addition to the Lone Star States innovation ecosystem. Its unique zero-equity accelerators aim to
- [Spotlight on Female Founders: DropZone for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-female-founders-dropzone-veterans/) - Meet Courtney Wilson, Founder & CEO of DropZone for Veterans. As a female combat veteran, Courtney launched the digital platform to match the military community to personalized and high-impact resources, benefits, and opportunities.Why did you apply to MC? ?Two fellow Babson alumnae were in previous cohorts (Emily Levy, CEO of Mighty Well and Joanna Geisinger
- [Spotlight on Female Founders: I Am Krol](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-female-founders-i-am-krol/) - Meet Joelle Jean-Fontaine, Founder and CEO of I Am Krol, a high-end women's fashion brand using fashion as a catalyst for change. Creating a movement focused on empowering women to be their best selves, every purchase supports poor and disenfranchised women in the U.S. and eventually Joelles homeland of Haiti.Why did you apply to MC?
- [Spotlight on Female Founders: ADIFF](https://masschallenge.org/articles/spotlight-female-founders-adiff/) - Across industries, women-led businesses are addressing some of societys biggest problems and creating impact the world over. Throughout the month of September, well be introducing you to these founders, which represent 48% of the 2017 Boston cohort! We also invite you to join us on Thursday, September 7 at our Women Founders Network Showcase as we
- [Reflecting on the Power of Community](https://masschallenge.org/articles/reflecting-power-community/) - Written by Jen Ayer, Marketing and Events Intern As other interns have discussed during this weeks blog takeover, MassChallenge welcomed more than 50 students from around the world to support top startups this summer. All of us are currently studying different areas in college and most of us want to wind up in various fields
- [Why I Chose Boston and Startups Should Too](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-i-chose-boston-and-startups-should-too/) - Written by Kit Tan, Operations Intern It was a windy August day when I first set foot in Boston a year ago I had just flown 24 hours in the delightfully cramped confines of a metal tube and only one thing was on my mind: food. Nothing builds an appetite like airline food because the
- [Understanding the Power of Mentorship](https://masschallenge.org/articles/understanding-power-mentorship/) - Written by Adrianna Fazio, Mentorship Intern MassChallenge is unique for a myriad of reasons. From the non-profit structure to the exceptional staff members, MassChallenge is a constant standout in a highly competitive sector. At the forefront of this exceptional company? The mentorship program. Mentorship proves to be one of the most valuable elements of the
- [Startups and Corporates: Teammates, Not Rivals...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-and-corporates-teammates-not-rivals-part-2/) - Written by Tyler Jung, Partnership Events and Operations Intern As we mentioned in part one, startups and corporates have a mutually beneficial relationship. When you think about it, startups grow incredibly quickly they easily adapt and introduce new and innovative solutions in industries like high tech, healthcare, clean energy, and more. On the other
- [Startups and Corporates: Teammates, Not Rivals](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-and-corporates-teammates-not-rivals/) - Written by Teddy Wahle, Startup Analyst Intern For a tiny startup, corporate America can often seem like the biggest obstacle to achieving a goal like "Changing the World!" It's easy to assume that Fortune 500 monoliths want one thing: to keep everything the same. However, MassChallenge recognizes that the supposed 'conflict' between industrial incumbents and
- [Students Building a Better Startup Ecosystem](https://masschallenge.org/articles/students-building-better-startup-ecosystem/) - Written by Molly Busch, Research Intern Why does your internship seem so fun? Ive answered this question a few times throughout the summer from my friends working at various companies. The question came in response to hearing about my daily stories from the office such as playing VR video games, eating pancakes made from a
- [Interning with the Most Startup-Friendly...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/interning-most-startup-friendly-accelerator/) - This summer, MassChallenge welcomed 50+ interns to support our efforts in catalyzing a global startup renaissance! Across departments, each intern gained valuable professional experience, immersed themselves in the local innovation ecosystem, and lent a hand in helping the worlds most-promising startups launch, grow, and create impact. and they had a lot of fun along the
- [PULSE Application Anxiety? ? How To Survive...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pulse-application-anxiety-how-survive-road-success/) - Filling our your PULSE@ MassChallenge application takes concentration, thought, and energy??with these tips, youll hopefully get a better idea of whats to come. For its inaugural 2017 program, PULSE@ MassChallenge received over 430 applications worldwide from some revolutionary digital healthcare startups. Every application had a story behind it and each story was different in the way it was written and the
- [Jerusalem's Startup Shuk Rocked The White...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/jerusalems-startup-shuk-rocked-white-city/) - Wednesday, July 26 was a long time in the making. The Startup Shuk, the biggest event MassChallenge Israel has had to date didn't start with the weeks of preparation our staff put into the event. It started on June 14th, when the Bootcamp for our 2017 Accelerator began. For the next 6 weeks, our startups may have been out of 'Bootcamp' mode, but
- [A Day in the Life: Interning at PULSE...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/day-life-interning-pulsemasschallenge/) - Written by Doria Leibowitz, PULSE@ MassChallenge Social Media & Marketing Intern Imagine walking in on the first day of school, excited yet nervous??and then suddenly, without any warning, your professor announces that in exactly one week from today, youll have the biggest exam of the semester. You suddenly cripple with fear and begin to plan out
- [Boston Innovation MythBusters](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boston-innovation-mythbusters/) - Written by Anant Agrawal, MassChallenge Marketing Intern Smart mirrors you can talk to, holographic surgeries, and a jacket you can live in As a first year MassChallenge intern whose expectations for our annual Startup Showcase grew every day since I started, the event still went far beyond my wildest imagination. The largest in our history, the
- [Why Apply to PULSE@MassChallenge?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-apply-pulsemasschallenge/) - There are so many reasons to be a part of the PULSE @MassChallenge community. From strategic partnerships with our Champion organizations to accessible healthcare and business workshops to world-class mentors, PULSE provides access to the digital healthcare community that you wouldnt be able to access anywhere else. Dont forget to RSVP to the PULSE Application Launch on
- [What content marketing can do for your brand](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-content-marketing-can-do-your-brand/) - Brands need to use every tool at their disposal to reach, grow and engage their target audience. While earned media - coverage in relevant third-party publications that your audience consumes - and paid media such as advertising can get you so far, these are only part of the puzzle. Increasingly brands are becoming aware of
- [Four ways to make an impact at events and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/four-ways-make-impact-events-and-conferences/) - Exhibiting at an event or conference is not a decision to be taken lightly. For a start, it will cost a considerable sum - but if you take these four simple tips into consideration, you can ensure your get a good return on the investment. Put plenty of time into research Be sure to set
- [10 things to remember when pitching investors](https://masschallenge.org/articles/10-things-to-remember-when-pitching-investors/) - Venture capital investment in UK startups is booming, with over 800m invested in the first quarter of 2017.Investors are easier to find and get the attention of then ever, as they boost their social media presence. Tools and platforms such as Angel List offer you the chance to conduct a granular search for your perfect
- [Six Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy](https://masschallenge.org/articles/six-ways-keep-your-staff-happy/) - Attracting and retaining talent is a priority for any business, large or small. Finding candidates that fit a role can be challenging, but ensuring that the talent you acquire stays engaged and committed is another matter altogether. According to a recent report from Aon Hewitt, employee engagement levels worldwide are in decline. For many growing
- [5 Ways to Get The Most Out of Your Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-ways-get-most-out-your-accelerator/) - It's finally happened. After months of blood, sweat, and tears, youve been accepted into an accelerator. Accelerators are typically short programs, lasting a few months while packing in a ton of information, networking opportunities, and more than a few happy hours. Its easy to get burnt out and miss out on the aspects that make
- [How Top Startups Will be Leveraging our 2017...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-top-startups-will-be-leveraging-our-2017-accelerator-make-difference/) - After months of preparing, refining their applications, perfecting pitches, and waiting to hear back on their acceptance, 128 finalist startups are ready to enter the 2017 MassChallenge Boston Accelerator program. These startups, representing just 8% of over 1,500 companies that applied, represent the highest-potential ideas in the world. In four months, what do entrepreneurs in the incoming
- [Startup viewpoint: Second time's the charm](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-viewpoint-second-times-charm/) - In the startup world, you might have the right idea, but it may not be the right time. Im a true believer that everything happens for a reason I think there is a right time for everything. So, when you get a second chance, it makes you want to work even harder. When I applied
- [Pitch Perfect: Tips For Getting Judges To Love...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/pitch-perfect-tips-getting-judges-love-your-startup/) - No one likes being judged but it's part and parcel of life as a startup. In order to be accepted into an accelerator, get funding, or even attract top talent, you need to know how to present yourself and your company in a way that people who will be judging you will feel confident about
- [Selling Entropy &amp; Startup Fever](https://masschallenge.org/articles/selling-entropy-amp-startup-fever/) - My company sells entropy, chaos, disorder, or randomness. It's not just any entropy, it's quantum entropy. It's pretty cool to say that my company sells quantum entropy to my friends (though my friends usually reply with HUH?). Well, in my defense, I was a physics major in college and a big Star Trek fan. Hi,
- [Where to start:Creating a Startup in Mexico ...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/where-startcreating-startup-mexico-part-1/) - By Paola Toledo Lately, the new trend in career paths is becoming an Entrepreneur. It seems like the new generation has forgotten all about what parents taught them regarding the way they led their lives for years, and are now looking to venture in the world of entrepreneurship. Let's face it: starting your own company sounds way more ambitious than wasting your creativity and passion into a conventional corporate
- [Interning at MassChallenge: The First Month](https://masschallenge.org/articles/interning-masschallenge-first-month/) - The Patriots won the Super Bowl, MassChallenge kicked off application season, and a blizzard dropped over a foot of snow in Boston. And that was just the third week. Not every week has been as unpredictable, but part of what attracted me to MassChallenge was the sense of endless possibilities that comes with working with
- [How to Build a Successful MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-build-successful-masschallenge-application-0/) - To better help startups applying to MassChallenge tell their story, weve asked some of our top Israeli alumni for their advice on how to craft a winning MassChallenge application: Shachar Tal, Loginno: 1. What you do: It should be high impact, a startup that will make the world a better place 2. How you do
- [How to Build a Successful MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-build-successful-masschallenge-application-1/) - To better help startups applying to MassChallenge tell their story, weve asked some of our top Israeli alumni for their advice on how to craft a winning MassChallenge application: Shachar Tal, Loginno: 1. What you do: It should be high impact, a startup that will make the world a better place 2. How you do
- [Top tips to build a standout MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-tips-build-standout-masschallenge-application/) - The idea of participating in MassChallenge as a startup finalist is truly enticing one. What budding entrepreneur building a company wouldn't want access to free office space, over 800 mentors, a curriculum built for their needs, and a chance to win part of a $1.5 million cash grant -- all with no equity taken? That
- [MC Golden Winner alumni JosAndr Chez from...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mc-golden-winner-alumni-josandr-chez-bayonet-talks-us-about-2016-fintech-ecosystem-and-whats/) - By JosAndr Chez - OO Bayonet MC Mexico GOLDEN Winner 2016 Before closing the year, we would like to share some perspectives regarding (i) the FinTech industry events in Mexico (ii) how the global context has impacted the industry, (iii) the role FinTech plays worldwide and in Mexico, and (iv) an outlook on what is coming
- [Swiss Re on passion and making every minute count](https://masschallenge.org/articles/swiss-re-passion-and-making-every-minute-count/) - On January 18th, the London startup community came together at the 2016 MassChallenge Awards and Fun(d)raiser, sponsored by Swiss Re. Taking centre stage, was Dan Ryan, Head of Digital Catalysts and MD at Swiss Re, who delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and more. Passion was at the centre of Dans
- [Meet an #MCAlum: MyndLift](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-mcalum-myndlift/) - What was the inspiration behind Myndlift? Two of my siblings were diagnosed with ADHD by my own father, who is a neurologist that specializes in ADHD. And when it was time for treatment, the therapy that they got was ADHD medication. So I have seen firsthand the side effects of these medications-- headaches, lack
- [Arianna Huffington on the power of sleep](https://masschallenge.org/articles/arianna-huffington-power-sleep/) - An interview with Arianna Huffington by Diane Perlman I was intrigued when I read the news a couple months ago about Arianna Huffington stepping down from the Huffington Post and starting her new company Thrive, a wellbeing and productivity platform. I was also reading her book of the same name at the time. So I reached
- [Five Reasons Why You Can't Miss MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-reasons-why-you-cant-miss-masschallenge/) - For the second year running, MassChallenge UK is hosting one of the largest gatherings of Europe's top startups at Tobacco Dock in London for our incredible class of 100 startups. To see some of the most up-and-coming startups from a wide range of industries - from fintech to healthtech to foodtech - make sure you clear
- [Forget the red bull - get a hug](https://masschallenge.org/articles/forget-red-bull-get-hug/) - I remember talking with an entrepreneur who came through the accelerator I was involved with previously. Of all the things that this entrepreneur remembered and valued from his time at our accelerator, it was that when he was feeling down or stressed, I would be there with some encouraging words and, crucially, a hug. The
- [Five Reasons Why You Can't Miss...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-reasons-why-you-cant-miss-masschallenge-uks-startup-showcase-and-minute-pitch-it/) - Our full cohort will be present This is by far and away the best chance to meet our startups. The first half of the day will be Startup Showcase, an exposition-style presentation by each of our entrepeneuers, so everyone who attends will be able to walk up and speak with the founders about their innovations.
- [What startups are saying about the...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-startups-are-saying-about-masschallenge-boston-awards/) - What was it like to receive the notification about being Top 26? Realizing that we had been selected as a final 26 team was unbelievably rewarding. It really gave us the feeling of satisfaction, but also while it was a great reward after a summer of hard work, it wasnt long before we realized we
- [Five Reasons to Attend the MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-reasons-attend-masschallenge-boston-awards/) - 1. The Crowd Over 1,000+ world-class entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, philanthropists, media, and startup enthusiasts will attend this phenomenal innovation celebration. If youve ever wanted to meet and rub elbows with the startup ecosystems most celebrated influencers, #MCAwards16 is the place to do it. 2. An Incredible Startup Showcase Since June, MassChallenge has been home
- [Alumni Interview: Ministry, a Performance Business Wear Brand](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alumni-interview-ministry-performance-business-wear-brand/) - Why did you guys start the company?I met my two co-founders at MIT in 2011. We were all athletes and used to wearing performance clothing Nike, Lululemon, that kind of stuff. We also worked in professional environments by day. We quickly realized that, when you are in the mountains, for example, you are prepared for
- [How These Startups Will Improve Thousands of...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-these-startups-will-improve-thousands-lives-across-globe/) - If you lost your ability to walk or talk, what would you do to get it back? Most people would answer: anything. The problem is, anything can come at serious costs??both physical and financial. Some of the worlds most debilitating diseases are also uncommon. Patients suffer not only from their symptoms, but also from a
- [An Interview with Mary Camarata, Global Director, Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/interview-mary-camarata-global-director-amazon-web-services-aws/) - After hearing Mary Camarata speak on stage, we just knew we had to get an interview with her. To our delight, she accepted. Heres what she saidWhat was your first professional job like?Mary: My first professional job was right after I graduated from college. My father gave me $500 and basically told me I had
- [Alumni Interview with Nicola Gammon, Founder, Shoot](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alumni-interview-nicola-gammon-founder-shoot/) - What was your pain point or problem you were trying to solve?I started the company because of the problems I was having in my own garden. I knew what kinds of colors I wanted and hard landscaping, but when it came to the actual planting, I found it very confusing. I impulse bought a lot
- [How May 16 Changed the Startup World](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-may-16-changed-the-startup-world/) - So what does this mean and why is it important for startups? Title III, also known as Regulation Crowdfunding, was part of a series of titles implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to help promote growth in emerging private U.S. companies, many of which are startups. The titles greatest reform is its regulation
- [The Earlier, the Better: Key Strategies for Success for Early Stage Interactions for Startup/Corporate Collaboration](https://masschallenge.org/articles/earlier-better-key-strategies-success-early-stage-interactions-startupcorporate-collaboration/) - This was one of the findings of our study on startup/corporate collaboration. But what are the top three key factors that both parties need to consider before initiating these interactions, to ensure their success?Define your priorities before engaging Nearly 45% of our respondents in our study cited strategic fit as the most important factor in
- [MassChallenge Israel Showcase Event with Partner, PTC](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-israel-showcase-event-partner-ptc/) - PTC is a leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality (AR) market. The company is also a global provider of technology platforms and solutions that transform how companies create, operate, and service the things in the Internet of Things.ThingWorxThingWorx is the centerpiece of PTCs industry-leading IoT technology platform. It provides IoT-specific development
- [Three Ways to Growth Hack Your Way to Success...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-ways-growth-hack-your-way-success-olympian/) - The most famous growth hack used in sports was by Sir David Brailsford, who became the performance director of British Cycling in 2003. Brailsford used the concept known as marginal gains - making small improvements that add up to major improvements when added together - to improve the performance of the team. In Brailsfords case,
- [The Most Important Ingredient for Startup...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/most-important-ingredient-startupcorporate-collaboration-part-2/) - When startups say strategic fit Startups overwhelmingly expressed a desire to work with corporates in our survey. Some startups think that instead of trying to disrupt a whole industry, working with incumbents could help them gain access to markets faster than doing it by themselves, or learning from them could help lead to greater success,
- [The Most Important Ingredient for Startup/Corporate Collaboration](https://masschallenge.org/articles/most-important-ingredient-startupcorporate-collaboration/) - Although they may have huge differences, startups and corporates both overwhelmingly agree that strategic fit is their top priority when looking for a partnership with each other, according to The State of Startup/Corporate Collaboration 2016 by MassChallenge and Imaginatik. However, what strategic fit means for startups and corporates can be very different, and this can
- [Alumni Profile: Freight Farms](https://masschallenge.org/articles/alumni-profile-freight-farms/) - What was your ?"A-ha!"? moment?BM: I dont think we had one moment where we said Wow, thats it! It was more of a progressive awakening if you will. Jon and I had started working together in rooftop greenhouse space and recognized a massive opportunity in mainstream food production in the urban environment. There just was
- [MassChallenge Finalists Transforming EdTech](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-finalists-transforming-edtech/)
- [Corporates and Startups: Why its No Longer Us Vs Them](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporates-and-startups-why-its-no-longer-us-vs-them/) - Thats why 67% of corporates are targeting early stage startups for partnerships, according to our new study with Imaginatik, The State of Startup/Corporate Collaboration 2016. The main reason is to explore new business models and technologies, to see what new transformative products and ideas they can bring to the market together.Why cant corporates innovate on
- [Five Reasons Why Pokon Go is An Absolute Game...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-reasons-why-pokon-go-absolute-game-changer-future-ar-technology/) - It has increased the public awareness (and trust) of augmented reality (AR) technology. Barely anyone had heard of augmented reality before Pokon Gos release. With the release by Nintendo and its universally known IP, this technology has become more familiar to consumers. AR blends virtual reality with reality, creating a world within our own
- [Startup/Corporate Collaboration: The New Face of Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startupcorporate-collaboration-new-face-innovation/) - Today, a growing proportion of those interactions are taking place at a much earlier stage, with both parties looking to share the risks and rewards of such connections.At MassChallenge, we see this trend as highly significant. Our team has not only had front row seats to this trend - weve been actively driving it through
- [Corporates Lower Barriers for Startup Success](https://masschallenge.org/articles/corporates-lower-barriers-startup-success/) - Organizations like Microsoft, Zipcar, Cydan Development Inc., Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, EYP, and The John W. Henry Family Foundation are well aware of this and in order to achieve this impact, they have teamed up with several MassChallenge startups to foster engagement and collaboration through scholarships. What is the MassChallenge Boston Scholarship program? Back for
- [Innovation Post Brexit: What Happens Next?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovation-post-brexit-what-happens-next/) - At the dinner, sixteen people from across the entrepreneur world, including startups, investors, and corporates, came together to discuss the state of innovation. Michael Hayman, co-founder of Seven Hills and co-author of Mission: How the Best in Business Breakthrough, opened the evening with a call to action for businesses to push the startup agenda: The
- [How MassChallenge is Helping Entrepreneurs Win in Northern Spain](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-masschallenge-helping-entrepreneurs-win-northern-spain/) - One of the ways we did this was through our four-day boot camp, a customized program for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Basque region, which was held at MassChallenge Boston. On a regional level, our global partnerships team worked with the Biscay government to develop training and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Region. Recognition for
- [The Startup Diversity Dilemma](https://masschallenge.org/articles/the-startup-diversity-dilemma/) - The elephant in the industryStudies by the Kauffman Foundation show that in 2014, around 37% of new entrepreneurs were female and around 41% were non-white. Another report by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) stated that from a survey of eight high-tech accelerators and incubators, only 20% of businesses were owned by women
- [The New Face of Startup/Corporate Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/new-face-startupcorporate-innovation/) - Our research shows, quite clearly, that corporations have begun to think and act like startups. Sounds like an oxymoron, except its true. Rather quietly, many companies have built innovation teams that focus on:Developing proactive collaborations with the startup community with a focus on flexible, informal, and agile partnerships.Building moonshots market/product bets, as if they were
- [Six Places to Find the Hottest Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/six-places-to-find-the-hottest-startups/) - 1. EventsExhibitions and conferences are without doubt, one of the best places to meet startups. In the technology sector, the biggest of them all is probably South by Southwest, which takes place in Austin, Texas, every year. Outside of the US, theres Web Summit, which takes place in Lisbon, Portugal. These events are startup magnets.
- [How Corporations are Working with MassChallenge to Drive Their Innovation Agendas](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-corporations-are-working-masschallenge-drive-their-innovation-agendas/) - MassChallenge was established in 2009, at the depths of the recession and a time when corporations were still reeling from the 2008 economic crisis, much less exploring new ideas. However, we knew that corporations needed to work with startups in more collaborative and innovative ways than had been standard practice, and to support the ecosystem
- [A Welcome to our 2016 Boston Startup Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/articles/welcome-our-2016-boston-startup-finalists/) - Some of you have traveled from across the country or farther, but youve all arrived in Boston in one piece. So far, it sounds like you all are pretty pumped: Thats good, because were pumped too. This is what we live for. Since the 2015 Awards Ceremony marked the end of last years accelerator program,
- [SinclairFire Director James Popper Talks about Impact and Life After Winning the 2015 MCUK Diamond Award.](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sinclairfire-director-james-popper-talks-about-impact-and-life-after-winning-2015-mcuk-diamond/) - James Popper is the managing director of SinclairFire, a manufacturer of breakthrough fire detection technology, and 2015 MassChallenge UK Alumni.How was the idea for Sinclair Fire born?It all began about five years ago when an elderly family friend with the onset of dementia left a pan on the hob in the kitchen and went shopping.
- [Meet our 2016 Alumni-in-Residence](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-our-2016-alumni-residence/) - Nicole GilmoreSavannaRebecca LiebmanLearnLuxChibueze IhenachoARMR SystemsMark MichelmanACEA Systems Hitesh TolaniVirtudentKyle KahveciACEARobert ValerioLudopiaSara HolbyAjiri TeaBrian HessLaunchPad Medical
- [MassChallenge in Top Five Global Accelerators...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-top-five-global-accelerators-startups/) - The global report is also optimistic about the state of accelerators, not least by their adoption of lean methodology (build-measure-learn) to enable them to integrate better into the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The result, the report concludes, is a better, more fine-tuned product and the rise of Accelerator 2.0. Whats next for accelerators? MassChallenge is currently in
- [Five Reasons Were Building a Bridge to the Pacific with Microsoft Australia](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-reasons-were-building-bridge-pacific-microsoft-australia/) - Five Reasons Were Building a Bridge to the Pacific Having the friendliest partner in the world We count Microsoft as one of our awesome startup-friendly partners, not least because of their commitment to entrepreneurship. Its also why were pleased to be able to partner with Microsoft Australia through Bridge to MassChallenge. A highly supportive governmentThe
- [The New Healthcare Revolution](https://masschallenge.org/articles/new-healthcare-revolution/) - Unless you work in the health industry, you probably have a vague sense of what digital health means. Robot doctors? Not quite. If youre thinking of Apple Watch, then youre on the right track. What is digital health? The term digital health was coined by entrepreneur Paul Sonnier. It refers to the convergence between
- [A Day in the Life of a Disruptor](https://masschallenge.org/articles/day-life-disruptor/) - We learned a lot about how disruptive technologies are playing a growing role in our industry. In order to continue to innovate and develop leaders who not only have an eye for disruption but who can also implement those disruptors internally, will be increasingly more valuable to General Mills business. What does disruptive technology
- [The MassChallenge Summer Reading List](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-summer-reading-list/) - Our Finalists share some books that have helped them on their entrepreneurial journey. The result? Some great summer reads ideas for you! Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Silicon Valleys well-known entrepreneur, Ben Horowitz, wrote this book to describe the uncertainties that all entrepreneur's face when they start their own company. From co-founder
- [7 Stages of Applying to MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/7-stages-applying-masschallenge/) - Application Anxiety This cycle, MassChallenge recieved more than 2300 applications worldwide from some revolutionary startups. Every application had a story behind it and each story was different in the way it was written and the experiences it exhibited. However, one thing every startup has in common is what we call application anxiety. Application anxiety is
- [7 Tips for Shark Tank Success](https://masschallenge.org/articles/7-tips-shark-tank-success/) - Balance Entertaining and PitchingTania noted that if you dont have an entertaining pitch you may get the eyes on you but no ears to hear you out. When you are on national television in a show known for its high intensity and dramatic approaches you cant just be an entrepreneur, you got to be an
- [Startup Reach Expands with Boston Foundation / MC Bootcamp](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-reach-expands-boston-foundation-mc-bootcamp/) - With our mission to help all entrepreneurs win, MassChallenge successfully grew it's reach to the communities of South Boston including Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan and got the attention of 13 stellar companies. These companies were nominated from key community leaders and vetted by experts at The Boston Foundation to partake in this intensive program. Each entrepreneur
- [Why Women Entrepreneurs Underestimate Themselves And What We Can Do About It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-women-entrepreneurs-underestimate-themselves-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/) - A recent report finds that more than 200 million women across the world are starting and running new businesses. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), although men are still 50% more likely to become entrepreneurs, women are steadily gaining ground. The gender gap narrowed by 6% from 2012 to 2014, and in ten nations
- [The Startup Ecosystems of Westeros](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-ecosystems-westeros/) - Given how medieval startups can be, its easy to identify common traits of many startups in the Houses that the lords and ladies of Westeros in Game of Thrones run. Each of these houses needs to leverage the talents on their team and the limited resources they have in order to secure the Iron Throne,
- [In the Third Wave - Startups Will Finally Grow Up](https://masschallenge.org/articles/third-wave-startups-will-finally-grow/) - From the nearly endless consumption of snacks, to the nerf darts that litter the floor and pods that are available for napping -- the hallmarks of offices built by top startup executives are deliberately engineered to encourage play, not work. You see this lampooned in HBOs Silicon Valley, but for the past few years, entrepreneurship
- [Sell First; Scale Later](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sell-first-scale-later/) - Here's the problem with building something that you predictively think will work: there's a big chance it could fail or come crashing down. Your software should do one or two things, and do them really well. Feature creep, over-engineering and over-optimizing for anything will take your product into a dark abyss from which there's no return.
- [From Downtown Rabat to Boston, the Journey of a Young Moroccan Social Entrepreneur](https://masschallenge.org/articles/downtown-rabat-boston-journey-young-moroccan-social-entrepreneur/) - Then in 2013 I attended the Enactus Summer Camp, and it was a turning point in my life. It was a week that challenged everything I knew about myself, and helped me move beyond traditional volunteering and charity into real entrepreneurship. I stopped focusing only on problems and began to think of solutions that could
- [Considering Words](https://masschallenge.org/articles/considering-words/) - People often talk about actions, but tend to overlook words. The words we use significantly shape the way we think and see the world. Womens History Month is a perfect time to stop and think about this. Lets contemplate our daily vocabulary and its effect on our perception of women in society. Fascinating panel coordinated
- [How to Make the Best One Minute Video Pitch of All Time](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-make-best-one-minute-video-pitch-all-time/) - Top takeaways from Pitch Coach and Amplify Director, Stewart Bewley: Create intimacy with your audience. Try to imagine that you are having a conversation with a person you know really well who is sitting on a sofa with a cup of tea. Forget about the camera, bring out a very relaxed tone of voice and be
- [MassChallenge Named Top Accelerator for the...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-named-top-accelerator-2016-seed-rankings-project/) - Yael and her team at the Seed Rankings Project began their work 5 years ago with the goal of trying to create a conversation about the accelerator phenomenon and its effect -- between startups, investors, etc -- to better help entrepreneurs identify the creme of the crop, the accelerators that will actually help them get
- [How MC Alum Handy Disrupted the Sharing Economy](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-mc-alum-handy-disrupted-sharing-economy/) - What was the inspiration for Handy? My cofounder and I were living in Boston four years ago, and that was when companies like Uber and airbnb were starting to take really big industries and make the whole buying experience much easier. We shared an apartment and had just moved in, and one night we wanted to
- [How to Build a Successful MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-build-successful-masschallenge-application-2/) - To better help startups applying to MassChallenge tell their story, weve asked some of our top alumni for their advice on how to craft a winning MassChallenge application: Mickey Cockrell, Caties Closet: Have a vision; do your homework and know where your business fits in and stands out in the industry; an accelerator program opens
- [MassChallenge Alumni are Forbes 30 Under 30](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-alumni-are-forbes-30-under-30/) - Christine Souffrant, 26Retail & ECommerceChristine foundedVendedy, a social enterprise startup that aims to tackle poverty, digitizing the Street Vending Industry. Vendedy connects global travelers to rural poor artisan designs in real time.Boston 2015 Finalist,$15,000 winner Mastercard Business Elevator Pitch 2015 Thomas McAffe, 29Consumer TechThomas co-foundedDistinct.tt, a social network for LGBT of all ages that uses a
- [Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence Team Up to Host Disruptive Startups in the Boston Area](https://masschallenge.org/articles/cisco-entrepreneurs-residence-team-host-disruptive-startups-boston-area/) - On January 14th, this type of collaboration among MassChallenge and one of its Silicon Valley-based sponsors, Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence, was in full force as the two parties co-hosted a Disruptive Technologies Pitch Day at MassChallenge focused around Cisco EIR interest areas. As a startup incubation program within Cisco Systems, Cisco EIR supports early-stage entrepreneurs
- [Davos Takeaways: How to Create 75 Million...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/davos-takeaways-how-create-75-million-entrepreneurs/) - It Takes an Ecosystem Entrepreneurship operates as less of a spark but more of a virus -- a veritable domino effect. Ecosystems require collaboration across several sectors: Government and lawyers who can parse through tough regulation and add support, universities to generate talent and ideas, corporations to provide technology, guidance, and fundraising, and the press
- [How NVBOTS Opens a Pandora's Box of...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-nvbots-opens-pandoras-box-creativity/) - Q: Whats your elevator pitch? AJ Perez, Founder and CEO: NVBOTS has developed a fully automated end-to-end solution for 3D printing. They offer commercial and educational enterprise solutions, meaning one or more administrators can share their automated 3D-printing capacity with large groups of people. Q: Where and why did you have that a-ha! moment envisioning
- [MassChallenge Scholarships Work For Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-scholarships-work-startups/) - The Struggle for Resources With no cash resources, entrepreneurs must resort to building prototypes in their garages, academic research labs, co-working spaces, or even their kitchen tables. At MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, were dedicated to providing finalists with ample office space, supplies, prototyping labs, mentorship opportunities, education and curriculum, and a
- [How Luke Skywalker Bootstrapped a Rebellion](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-luke-skywalker-bootstrapped-rebellion/) - Sometimes it's not a Trap! - Opportunity is Unexpected: "I HAVE A VERY BAD FEELING ABOUT THIS..."- LUKE SKYWALKER On what seemed to be a red-letter day, Skywalker bumped into his old hermit-friend, Ben Kenobi, and was suddenly whisked away into a grand adventure andmeeting all sorts of new people. Skywalker recognized that this was
- [The 2015 MassChallenge Holiday Gift Guide](https://masschallenge.org/articles/2015-masschallenge-holiday-gift-guide/) - MASSCHALLENGE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! Gadgets, Stocking Stuffers, Fashion and More from MassChallenge Alums Order these gadgets and stocking stuffers by clicking on the image Unshrinkit As seen on Shark Tank! Need to unshrink some wool clothing? This holiday, grab the stocking stuffer that could save the stocking, too. Unshrinkit is a patent-pending liquid solution that
- [Meet the New Tech Nonprofits](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-new-tech-nonprofits/) - In 2008, a group of college friends and I started Moneythink, a financial mentorship program that bridges the achievement gap in our community. In 2011, we were recognized by President Obama as one of the best new ideas for social innovation, and in 2013, we were the only nonprofit to win the prestigious MassChallenge award.
- [Startups and Corporate Sponsors Team Up for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-and-corporate-sponsors-team-big-innovation/) - Autodesk Cloud Scholarship for Impact Design The Autodesk Cloud Scholarship for Impact Design will identify and support startups that are combining the power of impact design with cloud-based tools to create positive social, environmental and economic impact. "Autodesk Developer Network team has had an exciting journey with MassChallenge startups this year. While exploring the
- [Boosting Colombian Entrepreneurs with SENA](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boosting-colombian-entrepreneurs-sena/) - Since 1957, SENA has invested in the social and technical development of Colombians by offering and implementing comprehensive professional training for the incorporation and development of citizens in activities that contribute to the countrys social, economic and technological development. Over the past few years, there has been an undeniable surge in the need for startup
- [Startups win big at the 2015 MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-win-big-2015-masschallenge-boston-awards-ceremony/) - On October 28th, the full power of the Boston Innovation community was in high-gear for the 2015 MassChallenge Boston Awards Ceremony. Over 1,500 entrepreneurs, philanthropists, corporate executives, and more witnessed gathered to experience aa showcase of the 128 MassChallenge Boston startups, pitches from the top 26, and speeches from DraftKings CEO and Co-Founder Jason Robins,
- [Getting Intimate with the Top 26 - Part 1](https://masschallenge.org/articles/getting-intimate-top-26-part-1/) - World Tech Makers: How has your experience at MassChallenge helped your company grow and what is the one milestone youre most proud of? We were able to clearly define the 3 different service/product lines we now offer (on-site bootcamps, online bootcamps and Nativo Digital, our gamified and adaptive technology education platform for kids
- [Deportation to Innovation: How Lifes Unchosen Paths Prepared Hitesh Tolani for a Life of Entrepreneurship](https://masschallenge.org/articles/deportation-innovation-how-lifes-unchosen-paths-prepared-hitesh-tolani-life-entrepreneurship/) - I had now visited multiple states to debrief their Healthcare/Medicaid organizations, but when I paused at the rotunda of this state house and looked up, there it was along with the other 12 colonies in breathtaking stained glass, the seal of my home state??South Carolina! I closed my eyes and the first memory that came
- [Meet the MassChallenge Boston 2015 Top 26](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-masschallenge-boston-2015-top-26/) - Our entrepreneurs had a game-changing summer and Im very proud of all of the 2015 finalists, said MassChallenge Founder and CEO John Harthorne. These top 26 startups are poised to make a tremendous impact across a variety of industries from transportation to healthcare to robotics. Each of these startups has great potential, and I look
- [Three Reasons You Need to Attend #MCAwards15](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-you-need-attend-mcawards15/) - Connect with the 128 Boston Finalists -- Witness 26 Expert Pitches Over 2300 entrepreneurs applied their startups to our 2015 MassChallenge accelerator program. On October 28th, youll get to meet the 128 that made the cut. Marijuana potency sensors, bracelets that shock good habits into you, swarms of drones that keep an eye out on
- [Ten MassChallenge IoT Companies Turning Heads](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ten-masschallenge-iot-companies-turning-heads/) - Alike Alike is a wearable for social networking. It allows guests at an event to discover and connect with each other in person and without the distractions of a phone or computer screen. Before an event, guests create an online profile with their information and personal interests, which are loaded into their wristband. When two
- [Minute 2 Pitch It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/minute-2-pitch-it/) - You have to command the room. - Mike Miele, SpotLight Parking "Dont forget to breathe, eye contact is important to establish rapport, and make pauses to manage expectations." - Ilana, World Tech Makers No matter how long your pitch is, its imperative that you grab the attention of the audience at the outset with
- [Fundraising Explained: Implementing Your Early-Stage Financing Needs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fundraising-explained-implementing-your-early-stage-financing-needs/) - Talking Points: Here are a few of the emerging trends I will flesh out in this post: The velocity of capital being accumulated and deployed has increased investor competition for top Seed and A deals, leading to inflated round sizes and valuations. If this were the labor market, demand for top-notch talent would be outstripping supply,
- [5 Reasons Minute To Pitch It 2015 Is A Cant...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-reasons-minute-pitch-it-2015-cant-miss-event/) - 1. Missed your afternoon cup of coffee? This event will get your energy up! WARNING: This event is not for the dull and the lifeless. As a member of the audience, you WILL find your jaws dropping to the floor in reaction to all the amazingness--until you start uncontrollably cheering and clapping, that is. Consider
- [Techies Unite for Political Reform and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/techies-unite-political-reform-and-entrepreneurship/) - Techies Unite for Political Reform and Entrepreneurship FWD.us is an organization of politically savvy tech wizards aiming to voice their values in American politics. MassChallenge supports them in their launching of the Entrepreneurs Pathways program, which they call the Startup Visa. FWD.us submitted a 12 page crowd-sourced policy recommendation to the White House, challenging them
- [Tamsen Webster's 3 Fatal Flaws of Pitching](https://masschallenge.org/articles/tamsen-websters-3-fatal-flaws-pitching/) - Cater To Your Specific AudienceThe first fatal flaw in pitching is solving the wrong problem as it relates to the specific person you are talking to. For example, an investor is going to care far more about getting the return on her investment than about the ways this product is going to address the pain
- [Get to know MC-Finalist: eRated](https://masschallenge.org/articles/get-know-mc-finalist-erated/) - Early beginnings To test their hypothesis, the three created a widget that would aggregate reviews from eBay and Amazon. While on a post college trip in New York, they looked for peer to peer marketplaces which would be willing to beta test their product. They found synergy with Brendan Candon, founder of SideLineSwap, a marketplace
- [WiMC Empowers Female Entrepreneurs to Disrupt Company Culture](https://masschallenge.org/articles/wimc-empowers-female-entrepreneurs-disrupt-company-culture/) - Women in MassChallenge was created as a space for female founders, staff members, mentors, and sponsors to gather together and learn from each other. They discuss the challenges of being a woman in the professional and entrepreneurial community, as well as ways to improve their leadership skills. One lesson Women in MassChallenge teaches is that female
- [How MC Alum THINX Wins Social Media](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-mc-alum-thinx-wins-social-media/) - Inbound marketing makes social media a very powerful tool. And while it can be a daunting task to power through endless tweeting, blogging, gramming, and facebooking, it is all done in the hopes of building brand awareness from the ground up. Unfortunately, sometimes that means playing the waiting game. According to Veronica del Rosario, Head
- [Finalist Interview Series: AutismSees](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-autismsees/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: AutismSees gets more young people with ASD employed. Our mission is to create engaging technology solutions based on research for increasing communication skills. Tell me a little bit about your background: what did you do previously? In high school I worked on a senior project teaching 5th
- [Fundraising Explained: Implementing Your Early-Stage Financing Needs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fundraising-explained-implementing-your-early-stage-financing-needs-0/) - A quick precursor:As Manu Kumar of K9 Ventures explains, since 2013, there has been a re-jiggering of deal stages and sizes, and consequently, early-stage deal terms and financing expectations have been greatly augmented despite maintaining the same naming conventions. What just a few years ago were considered the parameters for Seed-stage fundraising terms have shifted
- [5 Tips to Promote Great Company Culture in...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-tips-promote-great-company-culture-shared-office-spaces/) - Shared resources like conference rooms are a source of great office culture, but also sometimes undue stress. Sure you can design a space in company colors, and make it look picture perfect, but theres a lot more to company culture. Culture is built over time - here are some tips for encouraging a great conference
- [Teaming with Cisco for Startup Incubation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/teaming-cisco-startup-incubation/) - CiscoEIR@MassChallenge, a joint incubation program of MassChallenge and Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence (CiscoEIR), will combine the global reach and support of Cisco with the successful incubation model of MassChallenge. CiscoEIR@MassChallenge will help recognize and support early-stage entrepreneurs in the Boston area focusing on the Internet of Everything and other transformational opportunities strategic to Cisco.
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading/) - Finance: Questions to ask before raising venture debt MC Israel 2011 finalist raises 10M series A Being transparent with burn rates Why are well-funded startups going under? 1.3 unicorns created per week in 2015 Op-ed: Surge pricing and the on-demand economy Uber helping Saudi women achieve
- [Finalist Interview Series: Pavlok](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-pavlok/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: Pavlok breaks bad habits in as little as 5 days. Pavlok combines proven behavioral training techniques, innovative "zaptic" hardware, and tracking software to help you kick habits like smoking, nail biting, eating sugar, being unproductive, hitting the snooze button, and more. Tell me a little bit about
- [Congressman Kennedy Seeks to Empower...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/congressman-kennedy-seeks-empower-entrepreneurs/) - During the power hour, Kennedy covered topics including the void that MassChallenge aims to fill: a void of mentorship, education, and innovation, as well as all the challenges the government faces today to help entrepreneurs win. Kennedy called on the businessmen and women sitting before him to smell out a way to do it differently.
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading-0/) - For the Savvy Consumer: Who knew you could raise nearly $100M to revolutionize socks? Amazon takes on Etsy and The Grommet with Launchpad--a startup-oriented marketplace Birchboxs ingenious strategy to drive male audience to its core beauty product line Overwhelmed by your excessive library of mobile apps? WeChat can solve your first-world problems with its enormous
- [Finalist Interview Series: Ader](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-ader/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: We help gaming influencers (streamers, youtubers, etc) collaborate with each other and connect with sponsors. Tell me a little bit about your background: what did you do previously? I am a college student and a gamer. I tried making a youtube channel and realized how annoying it
- [The MassChallenge Boston 2015 Startup Showcase...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-boston-2015-startup-showcase-recap/) - More than 1,050 attendees, including MC community members, alumni, students, sponsors, investors and journalists came out to meet and support a group of nearly 200 finalists and staff bringing the grand total in attendance to over 1,200 people. Despite the near-constant cacophony that one would expect with such a large crowd, the room was buzzing
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading-1/) - Apps: App that discounts food that will soon reach shelf expiration Ubers tries suggested pickup points Parking apps 101 Tinder for online shopping Topical & Op-ed: Is the Apple Watch flopping? I Doubt it Bittersweet rejection emails from Airbnbs first fundraising round Reclassifying drivers will seriously hurt Uber Monopolizing the online dating space Defending the
- [Fundraising Explained: Implementing Your Early...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fundraising-explained-implementing-your-early-stage-financing-needs-1/) - The Seed Round: The Seed round provides the first non-Friends & Family capital (excepting the occasional Pre-Seed) and is before the Series A. What is unique about the Seed round is that: 1. It is, for the most part, an essential source of capital (a startup in rare cases may be able to bootstrap
- [6 Companies That Will Definitely be Turning...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/6-companies-will-definitely-be-turning-heads-startup-showcase-2015/) - Ajiri Tea Company The word Ajiri means to employ in Swahili. Ajiri Tea Company aims to create a sustainable cycle of employment and education and, of course, a delicious cup of Kenyan Coffee and Tea! The team at Ajiri currently employs 63 women to hand-make each label with dried bark from banana trees. 100% of
- [Finalist Interview Series: MagnebotiX](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-magnebotix/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: MagnebotiX reduces the time and cost of drug development by automating an error-prone, manual process. Developing a new drug takes ~$2.6bn and 10-15 years. Given 20 year patents, a pharma players biggest pain point is immediate launch: 1 year of exclusivity means $1bn in revenues. Our patented
- [Fundraising Explained: Implementing Your Early...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fundraising-explained-implementing-your-early-stage-financing-needs-2/) - Friends, Family and Fools: The FF or FFF round, (the acronyms origin stemming from the hindsight revelation that a failed startup played you as the fool) is a startups original source of capital, excluding those monies flowing out of founders pockets or a bank loan. Typically, in order to keep a companys capital structure as
- [MassChallenge Annual International Night Recap](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-annual-international-night-recap/) - To kick off the celebration, our Senior Director of Programs and Operations, Roman Kern, spoke with pride about his native Switzerland and the recent developments MassChallenge has made in the blissfully neutral nation, including having five Swiss startups in the Boston 2015 class. Despite Romans assertion that the Swiss people dont talk about failure, Roman
- [Why YOU DONT Want to Miss the 1st Annual...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-you-dont-want-miss-1st-annual-masschallenge-startup-golf-tournament/) - All twosomes have the opportunity to be paired with a MassChallenge startup and all proceeds from the event will benefit the $1 Million in annual prize money awarded to the MC finalists. The tournament is jam-packed with a variety of prizes for the winners and golfers will also be awarded for both longest drive and
- [Finalist Interview Series: DealerScience](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-dealerscience/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: In my own dealership, I recognized that sales managers were spending most of their time calculating payment scenarios for customers. I developed a suite of solutions that helped grow sales 117% in one year without adding staff to the sales department. DealerScience removes the primary bottleneck in
- [5 reasons you dont want to miss MassChallenge...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-reasons-you-dont-want-miss-masschallenge-bostons-2015-startup-showcase/) - 1. This is the first major opportunity open to the public to meet all 128 of MassChallenges 2015 finalists. If youre an entrepreneur, an investor, or just enthusiastic about innovation, join us on Wednesday, July 29th to get an inside look at the tremendous value being generated by these companies. Throughout the evening, youll have
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading-2/) - Opinion: 78 Years Ago, A Journalist Studied 500 Rich Men And Boiled Down Their Success Into 13 Steps by Kathleen Elkin - Business Insider Why we read it: Dream of amassing a fortune? Who doesnt. After interviewing 500 self-made millionaires, Journalist Napoleon Hill captured the 13 most prevalent strategies to striking it rich from
- [Sponsor Profile: Biscay Government](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sponsor-profile-biscay-government/) - The resources that MassChallenge provides, such as mentorship and access to a global network, will allow us to strengthen our efforts in retaining and attracting top talent in the region. Furthermore, connecting our entrepreneurs with MassChallenge will enable us to solidify our presence as a leader in the manufacturing, bio-health, gaming, and Internet industries. By
- [Finalist Interview Series: Splitzee](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-splitzee/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: Splitzee is a social money company based on the idea that groups of people want to engage in commerce in a fundamentally different way than individuals - one with different transparency and accountability mechanisms. We've built a tool that solves a painful problem - every team captain
- [Noam Wasserman: The Founders Dilemma-...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/noam-wasserman-founders-dilemma-anticipating-and-avoiding-pitfalls-can-sink-startup/) - Most companies fail, yet the primary cause of such failures may surprise you: It is an ubiquitous fact that startups often fail, yet a vast majority of early stage companies crumble due to irreconcilable frictions between the founding team rather than a faulty product or lack of funding. In Wassermans study of 6,000 startups, 65%
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading-3/) - Tech This 20-Year-Old Inventor Said He Could Clean Up The OceanNow He's Really Doing It by Ben Schiller - FastCompany Why we read it: Cleaning up our oceans is a global problem that people love to complain about, yet these same people never seem to propose any tangible solutions. Boyan Slat, a 20-year old from
- [Jules Pieri's One Rule for Making Big Decisions](https://masschallenge.org/articles/jules-pieris-one-rule-making-big-decisions/) - MassChallenge recently gave a warm welcome to this years 128 finalists as they settled in to their new office space at 21 Drydock Avenue. To kick off the 4-month accelerator program, the startups participated in several structured days of Boot Camp, a series of intensive training sessions and talks intended to help the startups maximize
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading-4/) - MUSIC: Inside Google's Infinite Music Intelligence Machineby John Paul Titlow - FastCompany Why we read it: Machine listening is an extremely efficient method of categorizing music based on certain parameters, but can it emulate the nuances of human musical taste? Googles new music service is attempting to bridge this gap with a hybrid of machine
- [MC Boston 2015 Boot Camp: Day Two](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mc-boston-2015-boot-camp-day-two/) - [View the story "MC Boston 2015 BootCamp: Day 2 " on Storify]
- [Finalist Interview Series: LearnLux](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-learnlux/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: LearnLux helps Millenials learn personal finance skills through online, interactive learning tools. As individuals pass each module, they earn money, which they receive when they open an account with one of our financial prtners. We work with financial companies to connect them with a market they could
- [On Diversity at MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/diversity-masschallenge/) - We've been dedicated to increasing transparency with our data in order to solicit feedback -- both positive and negative -- from our community so we can do all that we can be the best at what we do. Last week, we released some encouraging data on our women founders (44% in Boston, 39% overall in
- [MC Boston 2015 Boot Camp: Day One](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mc-boston-2015-boot-camp-day-one/) - Day One's program consisted of: A welcome by MassChallenge Boston Managing Director, Scott Bailey An insightful look into the realities of founding a company and building community, mission, and vision with Startup Institute's CEO, Diane Hessan An Alumni Panel where MCAlum shared their experiences building a startup with MassChallenge and beyond An intense sales lecture
- [Crafting the Pitch: 5 MORE Tips on how to impress the Discerning Investor](https://masschallenge.org/articles/crafting-pitch-5-more-tips-how-impress-discerning-investor/) - Tip 1: Openly Address Risks As anyone who has seen the timeless flick, The Princess Bride, knows just when something seems entirely inconceivable!--it will occur and make you the fool. Be cognizant of any inherent risks to your products implementation, its demand in the market, and acquiring the funding which you will require to operate
- [Finalist Interview Series: Resilient Coders](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finalist-interview-series-resilient-coders/) - Give me the elevator pitch on your company: At Resilient Coders, we get in front of young people from Bostons traditionally underserved communities, and we teach them to code. We source our hackers through our partnerships with schools, community organizations, and corrections institutions. We bring them together with our network of mentors, to pop open
- [Announcing 2015 Boston Scholarship Winners](https://masschallenge.org/articles/announcing-2015-boston-scholarship-winners/) - In the first year of the program, 23 startups from nations around the world and across all industries were selected to receive $5,000 scholarships. Congratulations! Autodesk Cloud Scholarship for Impact Design The Autodesk Cloud Scholarship for Impact Design will identify and support startups that are combining the power of impact design with cloud-based tools to
- [New strides for female entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/new-strides-female-entrepreneurs/) - This week, MassChallenge proudly announced that 39% of startups participating in MassChallenge Boston and MassChallenge UK have at least one female founder. By industry standards, this number is exceptionally high according to the latest reports on the industry as a whole, in 2014 only 18% of all U.S. startups that received funding had at least
- [Here's What We've Been Reading](https://masschallenge.org/articles/heres-what-weve-been-reading-5/) - Tomorrows Advance Man by Tad Friend - The New Yorker Why we read it: This is a long but extremely detailed glimpse into the mind of one of Silicon Valleys most intriguing investors--Marc Andreesen--and his venture capital firm Andreesen-Horowitz, better known as a16z. Andreesen is a mad-scientist with a clairvoyant ability to unearth the next
- [Crafting the Pitch: 5 Tips on how to impress the Discerning Investor](https://masschallenge.org/articles/crafting-the-pitch-5-tips-on-how-to-impress-the-discerning-investor/) - Pitching succinctly and with conviction is of fundamental importance during the inherently murky trials and tribulations of your companys embryonic stage. One of the most useful ways to communicate your product to an audience is to take take a top-down, holistic approach, focusing on the listeners needs rather than the vapid conventions of a rehearsed
- [5 Common Mistakes to avoid during Investor Presentations](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-common-mistakes-to-avoid-during-investor-presentations/) - Pitch Mistake 1: Poor time Management In a 10-20 minute presentation, poor time management can be disastrous and lead to some pretty awkward follow up questions. The Fix: Rehearse the timing of your presentation beforehand in order to move fluidly between slides/concepts while allowing ample time for Q&A. Giving investors ample time to test your key assumptions
- [Introducing the 2015 Boston Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/articles/introducing-2015-boston-finalists/) - Moreover, David made it a point to highlight MassChallenge as a microcosm of Bostons success in nurturing this tripartite approach to expanding its tech ecosystem. David knows better than most, and his speech, detailing Bostons transition from relative obscurity to a robust innovation hub bursting with local talent over the past decade, was a precise
- [617 Startups Make Huge Impact](https://masschallenge.org/articles/617-startups-make-huge-impact/) - Current Company StatusActiveAcquiredNo LongerActive14.3%80.9% Current Status Number of Companies Active 499 Acquired 30 No Longer Active 88 MassChallenge has supported 617 companies from all around the world. A unique characteristic of MassChallenge is that we work with startups in any industry, which means that our companies all have grown and raised funding at different paces.
- [Why I'm Excited to Join MassChallenge Israel](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-im-excited-join-masschallenge-israel/) - A year ago, I joined Deval Patrick (the former Governor of Massachusetts) and a delegation of over one hundred business, academic, and government leaders, on a trade mission to Israel. The primary objective was to explore and cultivate opportunities for collaboration between Massachusetts and Israel. Throughout the three-day visit, it was evident that there exists
- [I, For One, Welcome our New Facebook Overlords](https://masschallenge.org/articles/i-one-welcome-our-new-facebook-overlords/) - Domination Weve already seen the first steps towards this total cyber domination with the new way Facebook plays video. Facebook has been so effective at hosting video that brands such as PopSugar have had their views jump from 20,000 to 18.5 million in just a few months. Brands can even embed Facebook videos into
- [Sponsor Profile: Smith &amp; Nephew](https://masschallenge.org/articles/sponsor-profile-smith-amp-nephew/) - "As we expand around the world, Smith & Nephew's global presence will enable MassChallenge to better serve the most critical needs of startups innovating in the medical devices field." says MassChallenges Managing Director, Scott Bailey. Dr. Ruth Cheng, Director of Innovation, Advanced Surgical Devices Division at Smith & Nephew says, Smith & Nephew is committed
- [MassChallenge acquires Start Tank Boston](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-acquires-start-tank-boston/) - For the next stage of growth, Start Tank Boston will be spun out and combine forces with MassChallenge. The MassChallenge mission to catalyze a startup renaissance by helping early-stage entrepreneurs win is 100% aligned with everything Start Tank has stood for since inception. Together, well be able to provide Boston-area entrepreneurs with the strongest program
- [Applying to MassChallenge Again](https://masschallenge.org/articles/applying-masschallenge-again/) - I submitted an application on behalf of Tencap Sports in 2013 to enter MassChallenge. I had no idea what I was getting into, but the experience ended up being fantastic. MassChallenge helped advance Tencap, but more importantly it plugged me personally into Bostons great entrepreneurial ecosystem. Now as CEO of MatchOn, it was a no
- [MassChallenge Entrepalooza 2015](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-entrepalooza-2015/) - The venue, Royale Boston, was literally filled wall to wall with startup enthusiasts! See below for a recap of the event. A Sneak Peek at Entrepalooza 2015 On Wednesday, March 25th, over 800 startup enthusiasts gathered at Royale for MA's largest innovation expo, Entrepalooza! Here's a quick glimpse at the literal wall-to-wall networking action!MassChallenge Applications
- [MassChallenge Scholarships Empower Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-scholarships-empower-entrepreneurs/) - With the incredible support of our committed sponsors and partners, were proud to announce the Scholarship Program, a new initiative from MassChallenge Boston. Autodesk, Cydan Development, The John W. Henry Family Foundation, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and Microsoft have committed to supporting MassChallenge startups seeking solutions for the worlds most critical problems, including civic innovation,
- [The MassChallenge Push](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-push/) - Let the friendly folks at MassChallenge give you a little push to success! Apply now for free office space, mentorship, fundraising opportunities and more with a chance to win part of $2M in cash grants. No equity taken! Video by MassChallenge. Startup Applications are open until April 1st, 2015. Learn more and
- [Three Reasons To Come to Fundraising: Avoid...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-come-fundraising-avoid-pitfalls/) - 1) Highly Engaging Breakout Sessions Virtually any question about anything to do with fundraising -- whether it be bootstrapping, crowdfunding, private equity, acquisition, or angel investing -- can be answered by this incredible line-up of breakout session hosts. Our featured guests: Gail Hoffman Operating Committee Chair Golden Seeds Thaddeus Fulford-Jones Co-Founder
- [Three Reasons You Need to Attend Marketing -...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-you-need-attend-marketing-craft-story-sells/) - If you haven't signed up for Marketing: Craft a Story that Sells, here are three reasons why you should. 1) VIP Speakers This is an event that you can't miss. With a collective experience of over 50 years, our speakers have seen it all. These marketing sages will share actionable wisdom to
- [Lord of the Startups: The Fellowship of...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/lord-startups-fellowship-masschallenge/) - Post by MassChallenge.
- [MassChallenge Global Launch - A Recap](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-global-launch-recap/) - We're increbily thankful to be a part of such an inspired, engaged, and collaborative community. Startups can apply to MassChallenge atmasschallenge.org/apply [View the story "2015 MassChallenge Global Launch in Tweets" on Storify]
- [Startup Soundboard: The International...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-soundboard-international-expansion-edition/) - A special thanks to our episode sponsor, Roomzilla! This week's guests: Taylor Aldredge Ambassador of Buzz Grasshopper Kara Shurmantine Director of Global Partnerships MassChallenge
- [Entrepreneurs: Head to Germany and Scale with...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/entrepreneurs-head-germany-and-scale-cebit/) - Startups come face-to-face with decision-makers, potential partners and customers Young entrepreneurs almost have everything: Creative minds, innovative ideas, the energy to work around the clock and the dynamic to break new ground. One thing they normally dont have at the beginning: The necessary money and very often not the right access to profitable contacts. You
- [Join the MassChallenge Team and Make an Impact, Now!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/join-masschallenge-team-and-make-impact-now/) - Openings at MassChallenge BostonDirector of Community OutreachThe Director of Community Outreach will report to the Managing Director of MassChallenge Boston. You will define and develop the relationships between MassChallenge and six important external constituencies:1. Mentors2. Investors3. Speakers4. Judges5. Industry Champions6. Alumni Your job is to recruit people in each of these areas and to define programs
- [Five Startups to Help you with your New Years...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-startups-help-you-your-new-years-resolutions/) - Cocomama Looking to eat a little bit healthier? Cocomama is your delicious and delightfully healthy gateway snack into the world of good eating! Your potato chips better beware, the presence of these quinoa cereals in the cupboard means chips are likely to rot! RACE Cancer Foundation Spend 2015 on a
- [Meet MC Boston's New Managing Director](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-mc-bostons-new-managing-director/) - MassChallenge Friends and Partners, As Im sure you know, Im addicted to startups. Ive been at MassChallenge since the early days, and I was hooked immediately. Since day one, I knew the entrepreneurs and this community were positioned for amazing impact. Five years later, Im excited to further invest in the innovation ecosystem as MassChallenge
- [Letters to the Community from Akhil Nigam and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/letters-community-akhil-nigam-and-karl-btner/) - Dear MassChallenge Community, Your support - and the contributions of countless individuals - have been critical to growing MassChallenge to where it is today. Please join me in wishing Akhil Nigam and Karl Btner well as they transition out of their current roles on the MassChallenge Executive Team. Akhil and Karl are two of the
- [The MassChallenge Holiday Gift Guide](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-holiday-gift-guide/) - The MassChallenge Holiday Gift Catalogue Gadgets, Stocking Stuffers, and more! If you know people who just want to sing "Shake It Off" in the comfort of their shower but are too afraid of exposing their phones to water damage, try getting them a Speaker Creature fromOnHand. With a wireless range of 30 feet, this gift
- [Three Reasons to Work at our HQ this Winter](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-work-our-hq-winter/) - 1) Super flexible leases MassChallenge co-working offers some of the cheapest office deals in Boston starting at $150 dollars! We have over 200 desks and chairs in our co-working space. The open environment encourages communication and teamwork, and startups from every industry work together. The desks are clustered in small groups to foster small team
- [5 More Startup Gift Ideas for the Holidays](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-more-startup-gift-ideas-holidays/)
- [What MassChallenge is Thankful For](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-masschallenge-thankful/) - I'm thankful for entrepreneurs and innovators who look at the world and think - "I'm going to fix that" -Justin Normand, Entrepreneurship Manager (MassChallenge UK) I'm thankful for the opportunity MassChallenge has given me to truly make an impact in the Innovation Community. It's life changing. And I'm thankful for all the pizza we eat
- [Startup Soundboard: The Women in...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-soundboard-women-entrepreneurship-edition/) - Guests: Sarah Haig COO & Co-Founder Silverside Detectors Jacqueline Thong Co-Founder Klio Health Special thanks to our engineer, Jeffrey Danford, and our episode sponsor, The Innovation and Design Building.
- [5 2014 Startups for Black Friday (and Cyber...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-2014-startups-black-friday-and-cyber-monday/) - reFleece For anyone one your list who is into sustainability and is looking for a comfortable personalization option for their tablet or laptop, reFleece is the product for you! Made from reclaimed textiles and recycled bottles, reFleece covers will give your tech a warm, cozy feel for the winter. Check them out! PetSimpl Pet owners
- [Morning Jo: Three Tips to Survive your...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-three-tips-survive-your-employee-review/) - How to survive this years review: 1. Do a self-evaluation. Even if your company does not ask you to assess your own performance, do it anyways. This will prepare you for your review meeting and put you in a stronger position vis-vis your boss. Youre sharing information as opposed to receiving it. If you can
- [To the Crowd! Four MassChallenge Startups...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/crowd-four-masschallenge-startups-seeking-crowdfunding/) - PetSimpl Are you a pet owner that regularly experiences anxiety attacks about losing them but doesn't want to equip them with a bulky and potentially painful tracking-collar? Have no fear, Pip is here! Never lose your pets, wherever you go. Pip is secure, comfortable, and has no monthly fee. Help PetSimpl secure pet safety
- [Morning Jo: Awards Ceremony Reflections](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-awards-ceremony-reflections/) - I want to congratulate all 26 winners of MassChallenge, plus the Sidecar prizewinners an inspiring group innovating in such diverse areas disease diagnostics, fitness sensors, charitable giving even iced tea! Check out all the winners at MassChallenge.org. This was my fourth Awards Ceremony, and I honestly think this years class is the most amazing yet!
- [More 2014 Top 26! CareerVillage.org,...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/more-2014-top-26-careervillageorg-artlifting-grapevine/) - Artlifting Pictured with huge smiles on their faces are siblings Liz and Spencer Powers, founders of the inspirational startup and Top 26 Silver Winner, ArtLifting. ArtLifting empowers disadvantaged artists by creating a bridge that connects their beautiful pieces of art to paying customers. ArtLifting sells these wonderful pieces of art through two channels: their online
- [MassChallenge 2014 Awards Ceremony Recap](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-2014-awards-ceremony-recap/) - [View the story "#MCAwards14 Recap" on Storify]
- [A glimpse into #MCAwards14](https://masschallenge.org/articles/glimpse-mcawards14/) - A glimpse into #MCAwards14 from MassChallenge on Vimeo.
- [Top 26 Spotlight: ZOOS, Ustraap, and Dimples](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-26-spotlight-zoos-ustraap-and-dimples/) - ZOOS Greek Iced Teas In the world where iced tea is synonymous with a drink that is heavily added with sugar, Kristina Tsipouras and Niari Keverian decided to give people a healthier option. Kristina and Niari started ZOOS Greek Iced Teas. The inspiration behind the company comes from Kristinas many summer trips to Greece to
- [Top 26 Spotlight: EdTrips, Ashton Instruments,...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-26-spotlight-edtrips-ashton-instruments-and-refleece/) - EdTrips EdTrips, founded by Jakob Garrow and Laura Wallendel alongside their CTO Jillian Kando, is one of the Top 26 at this years MassChallenge Accelerator Program. The company is called EdTrips and we sat down with Jakob to get a better understanding of who they are and what they do. EdTrips primary goal is to
- [Morning Jo: Is Drumming like a Startup?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-drumming-startup/) - I was half mad at him for lying and wanting to quit, and half proud of him for coming clean, fessing up, and expressing his feelings. The thing is that he is really talented at the drums and he has a natural ability to hear music and play rock beats. Where he struggles is with
- [Top 26 Excitement!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-26-excitement/) - [View the story "Top 26 Excitement" on Storify] Meet all of these amazing finalists at our Awards Ceremony on October 29th. Buy tickets and tables now!
- [Five Startups Making an Impact Around the World](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-startups-making-impact-around-world/) - drinkwell Systems (2014) What Do They Do? drinkwell uses a micro finance model designed to establish local water businesses in arsenic affected areas. The easy-to-use system provides safe drinking water through the use of a resin-based regenerable adsorbent that can be started or stopped with no real time lag. Their Impact? The ability of having
- [9 Startup Lessons from Kansas City](https://masschallenge.org/articles/9-startup-lessons-kansas-city/) - Community BuildingA Good Community drives Startup ImpactTheres a difference between the community that supports startups and the resources the community mobilizes to support those entrepreneurs.At MC we often talk about 6 elements of an ecosystem: Entrepreneurs, Government, Investors, Corporates/Foundations, Universities, and People/Press/Market. A Community is less about having all of those elements, and more about
- [Three Reasons You Need to Buy a Table for the...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-you-need-buy-table-masschallenge-awards-ceremony/) - Connect with the world class entrepreneurs we support - 128 companies represented Weve spent an entire summer curating the best startups in the world and now this is your chance to meet them! From entrepreneurs developing low-cost nuclear radiation detectors to startups literally curing blindness in children, MassChallenge companies are truly on the cutting edge.
- [Morning Jo: Three Ways to Avoid Pitch Anxiety](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-three-ways-avoid-pitch-anxiety/) - These startups know their businesses cold. They talk about them all the time. You might even say theyre obsessed! And, yet, when they get in front of the judges, they start to sweat and usually have to pee right when they are supposed to go in the room. I give every team a pep talk
- [The Value of a MassChallenge Internship](https://masschallenge.org/articles/value-masschallenge-internship/) - I was first introduced to MassChallenge by a professor of mine at Boston College. At first, I was skeptical. How could a nonprofit provide 128 of the worlds most innovative startups the necessary office space and network they needed in order to be successful? It didnt make much sense and I surely was not convinced.
- [10 Helpful Social Media Tips from Guy Kawasaki](https://masschallenge.org/articles/10-helpful-social-media-tips-guy-kawasaki/) - With social media now a core component of my job, I made sure to attend The Perfect Post session with Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick (It was no surprise that it was standing room only). There I learned 10 helpful tips that has changed the way we speak across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, which
- [Morning Jo: Top Three Companies that Deliver...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-top-three-companies-deliver-magic-their-customers/) - Disney Every single employee is considered a performer, and when they are on the grounds of the amusement park, they are on! Its showtime! I have a sign on the back of the break room door at every Snip-its that says, Its Showtime! So, whatever was going on in the break room is left in
- [Brand is a Verb](https://masschallenge.org/articles/brand-verb/) - From this point, on his knees, he reached into his pocket and pulled out the most beautiful engagement ring that could pay off the student loans of most college grads. After she clearly said, YES! Cade pulled away the towel that was sitting on the swing to reveal this inscription: When my girlfriend showed me
- [Morning Jo: Pitch Tips for Female Founders](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-pitch-tips-female-founders/) - Own it Dont be afraid to be yourself and let your unique personality shine through. One interesting thing about women is that we are not very good at hiding things, so whatever is important to us will become evident whether we want it to or not. Jacqueline Thong of Klio Health told the story of
- [Scholarships for Startup Institutes Fall...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/scholarships-startup-institutes-fall-program-masschallenge/) - Much like Startup Institute, MassChallenge envisions a creative and inspired society in which everyone recognizes that they can define theirfuture,and is empowered to maximize their impact. MassChallenge works to set early-stage entrepreneurs and companies up for success, but they know that the sum is only as great as its parts. Thats where Startup Institute graduates
- [MassChallenges Secret Sauce to a Powerful...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenges-secret-sauce-powerful-innovation-ecosystem/) - I set out to learn how MC built trust within this network of high-profile partners. While its value stems from MCs tight-knit community and dedication to innovation, the partnerships established by Scott Bailey and Kara Shurmantine were integral to MC's unparalleled success. During a presentation earlier this week, Bailey provided a glimpse into how the
- [Morning Jo: The Busy Month Ahead!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-busy-month-ahead/) - My first Awards Ceremony was in 2011, and I went as a guest of Claudia Espinola from CasaCouture. I was her lead mentor, and she graciously invited me to sit at her table. She was named one of the $50,000 winners that night, and I was so proud of her. She was beaming with pleasure,
- [Why Startups Should Think About Product Lifecycle Management](https://masschallenge.org/articles/why-startups-should-think-about-product-lifecycle-management/) - While it did get its start in large enterprises, today PLM is even more relevant to small and medium businesses. As an SMB, you cant afford to waste resources on activities that arent adding - you need to keep the focus on product innovation. Thats where PLM comes in.Managing your new product introduction processes manually
- [Three Reasons to Join MassChallenge Startups...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-join-masschallenge-startups-international-night/) - 1. Expand your network with international flavor International Night will give you a chance to expose yourself to startups hailing from diverse innovation ecosystems of nations such asIsrael, Mexico, Switzerland, France, Colombia, and more! We're also excited to welcome top entrepreneurship experts from SwissNex Boston and the NEIBC (New England Israel Business Council)to lead us
- [Morning Jo: The Will to Embrace Entrepreneurship](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-will-embrace-entrepreneurship/) - When I compare my journey, which started 20 years ago before entrepreneurship was hot, to my friend Kristinas journey today, I find a remarkable number of similarities. Kristina Tsipouras is the founder of ZOOS Greek Iced Tea, one of the MassChallenge 2014 companies. I asked her about her early influences and what drives her entrepreneurial
- [Civic Tech: The Global Rallying Cry -...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/civic-tech-global-rallying-cry-collaborators-catalyze-future-proof-innovation/) - Specifically, in 2014, Microsoft New England began to focus on technologies that can help reduce the burden of costs related to government innovations. As a result, Microsoft decided to lead with a Civic Technology Prize here at MassChallenge. The $50K Sidecar prize initiative at MC has had proven success in sourcing, supporting and enabling top-tier
- [Morning Jo: Passion and Purpose](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-passion-and-purpose/) - First of all, I am proud of our founder John Harthorne and the whole MassChallenge team. Usually the Nasdaq bell ringers are CEOs of companies celebrating their IPOs, but when there is no IPO, they invite a non-profit to ring the bell, and today it was MassChallenge. John gave a short and inspiring speech, plus
- [MassChallenge Rings the Opening Bell at NASDAQ](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-rings-opening-bell-nasdaq/) - We kicked off the ceremony with some remarks from our CEO, John Harthorne: "It is good for all of us when entrepreneurs launch startups". John reaffirmed MassChallenge's commitment to its no-strings attached, no-equity model. He also discussed MassChallenge's goal of launching in ten cities all over the globe by 2019, beginning with London in December. "Take
- [The MassChallenge Jobs Board](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-jobs-board/) - To date, MassChallenge startups have create over 4000 jobs and they're looking to make more! One way to help entrepreneurs win is to connect entrepreneurs to awesome and skilled job-seekers in the innovation community. To serve this end, we've created a jobs board that startups can directly submit a posting to. Thus far, MassChallenge finalists and alumni
- [Morning Jo: Meet Joanna!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/morning-jo-meet-joanna/) - I work as the Senior Director of Operations at MassChallenge, the worlds largest startup accelerator, and I am an entrepreneur, the founder and former CEO of Snip-its, a franchised chain of hair salons for kids. I am inspired every day by the women in MassChallenge and the awesome challenges they are conquering. We have a
- [5 Reasons You need to Attend Minute to Pitch It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-reasons-you-need-attend-minute-pitch-it/) - 1. See the innovation ecosystems best startups Minute to Pitch Itis an event that is fully open to the general public. This will be the first time that you'll get the opportunity to see the world's highest impact startups and the progress they've made throughout the 2014 accelerator as they prepare for the October 29th
- [Keeping Technological Innovations Safe](https://masschallenge.org/articles/keeping-technological-innovations-safe/) - Over the years, many MassChallenge startups have recognized the immense importance of addressing potential threats. These innovative startups have developed different programs that help protect people against would-be Internet predators.' One such MassChallenge startup is ProtonMail. This email security startup was founded in 2013 at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) by scientists striving to create
- [How to Build an Investable Team](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-build-investable-team/) - Hire the Right PeoplePaul discussed the necessity of valuing your employees and making their job the best experience possible. In short, as a company you want your employees to have fun. Fun is an essential element of the work environment and your employees personality. Are they a fun person to work with? Will they bring
- [Join the Health Kick Movement with...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/join-health-kick-movement-masschallenge-startups/) - Once healthy choices are already in place it is easier to continue them, so ChopChop Kids is improving the relationship kids have with food. Their cooking magazine is fun for children and teaches them how to cook nutritious food that they can eat with their families. Rather than obsessing over calories or the negative aspects of food,
- [Startups Make High Impact Connections at...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-make-high-impact-connections-startup-showcase/) - Fish & Richardson sponsored a VIP reception while finalists got situated and set up attractive display tables, demonstrations and posters. VIPs were joined by general admission for drinks, snacks, networking, and over 100 engaging exhibits. From 3D printing demonstrations, website explorations, food samples and much more, finalists provided incredible value to guests by showing how
- [The Future is Now with Reality Computing](https://masschallenge.org/articles/future-now-reality-computing/) - With Reality Computing, it is possible to deliver a 3D physical replica of an ancient skull fossil, allowing the artifact to be distributed for study by students and researchers at labs across the globe. Innovators looking for entrepreneurial opportunities should be looking at Reality Computing, according to Rick Rundell, a technology and innovation strategist at Autodesk.
- [Startups To Get You Through the Dead of Summer](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-get-you-through-dead-summer/) - Everyone knows one of the best parts of summer is the weather. The gorgeous sunny days and warm afternoons are the perfect time to head outdoors or go on a spontaneous adventure. MC FinalistAirPooler is a startup that pairs you together with a pilot who shares the same destination and allows you to share a flight.
- [5 Ways MassChallenge Helps Gradberry Accelerate](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-ways-masschallenge-helps-gradberry-accelerate/) - 1. Overhead Electricity, office space, and Internet. These are just three fiscal black holes that start-ups are confronted by. Overhead is often the reason why start-ups end up developing in a founder's bedroom or garage. In fact, Steve Jobs used both in the earliest days of Apple. Luckily for us, MassChallenge has helped make many
- [Fueling Innovation: Beer and Startup Culture](https://masschallenge.org/articles/fueling-innovation-beer-and-startup-culture/) - Some companies use beer to recruit or retain employees, others use beer to simply foster a great office environment. At MassChallenge, we like to consider ourselves in the latter camp and a little more! Most of the time, MassChallenge entrepreneurs are heads-down, working on all sorts of solutions to the world's largest problems. However, every
- [Improv Asylum: Bridging the Gap Between Comedy...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/improv-asylum-bridging-gap-between-comedy-and-entrepreneurship/) - Improv Asylum provides training sessions to numerous corporations and teaches them principle skills needed to move ideas ahead fast. Their ability to process information quickly and communicate in a creative manner is not only impressive, but allows for a supportive work environment. Through a number of word games and activities, MassChallenge finalists learned a collaborative
- [Microsoft Welcomes Global Startups to New England](https://masschallenge.org/articles/microsoft-welcomes-global-startups-new-england/) - Imagine a rechargeable battery that is activated with waterfinalistH2Only Batteryhas it. Or a video recruiting platform that helps employees find and interview better candidatesthatsHigherMe. And thats just two of the 128 finalists. The breadth and creativity of the finalists products is impressive! With companies spanning more than 17 states, 11 countries and diverse industries, this
- [A Look Inside Mentor Matching with Goodwin Procter](https://masschallenge.org/articles/look-inside-mentor-matching-goodwin-procter/) - A huge thank you to Goodwin Procter for letting us use their space to create awesome connections!
- [MassChallenge Boot Camp Comes to a Close!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-boot-camp-comes-close/) - July 9, 2014 The First Weeks of the 2014 Accelerator Our finalists were thrown into a busy first week with Boot Camp, which took place from June 26th - July 2nd.Foley & Lardnersponsored our Boot Camp events designed to educate, inspire, and level the playing field for our startups. On Monday, we met at the
- [Boot Camp Recap: Hubspotting your Culture with...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boot-camp-recap-hubspotting-your-culture-brian-halligan/) - HubSpot Management Halligan believes his role as CEO is to have frequent communication with customers and wants HubSpot to be completely transparent. It is the CEOs job to be one with their brand and always available to listen to customers. Halligan advised the head of every startup to utilize multiple social media networks to communicate
- [Boot Camp Recap: Linda Stewart on Company Culture](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boot-camp-recap-linda-stewart-company-culture/) - Lindas StoryStewart faced adversity working in traditional corporate jobs and learned what type of work did not suit her. She spent most of her career working on a variety of jobs for Fidelity. By working with and building various businesses for them, she became knowledgeable about startups and explored the important role of culture for
- [MassChallenge 2014 Boot Camp: An Overview](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-2014-boot-camp-overview/) - [View the story "MassChallenge Boot Camp Day 1" on Storify] [View the story "MassChallenge Boot Camp Day 2 " on Storify] [View the story "MassChallenge Boot Camp Day 3 " on Storify] [View the story "MassChallenge Boot Camp Day 4" on Storify] [View the story "MassChallenge Boot Camp Day 5" on Storify]
- [Boot Camp Recap: Diane Hessan on Company Vision](https://masschallenge.org/articles/boot-camp-recap-diane-hessan-company-vision/) - Dianes StoryDiane Hessan, Chairman of Communispace, kicked off a series of inspirational speakers for MassChallenges week of boot camp. She reviewed her road to success and provided the room full of entrepreneurs with tips based on her experiences. Hessan touched on a few defining moments that she kept in the back of her mind as
- [5 Things We've Learned So Far](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-things-weve-learned-so-far/) - We're certainly not experts in the business world, but our experience in rural Ghana and a two-year love affair with the world's most incredible tree has set us on the path to learn all we can to make extreme poverty and malnutrition a thing of the past. In 2012, my co-founder Kwami Williams and I
- [Meet the Interns](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-interns/) - Alec Ortega is a rising junior majoring in computer science at Suffolk University. Alec is eager to learn about new technology startups and how the innovation affects his field of study. He works as an IT and operations intern at MassChallenge with the responsibilities of building IT infrastructure for our new building and handling day
- [Strengthening Youth Entrepreneurship](https://masschallenge.org/articles/strengthening-youth-entrepreneurship/) - BUILD is a four-year program that uses entrepreneurship as a hook to motivate at-risk students to succeed in school and pursue a college education. The organization matches teams of high school students with mentors who help them develop ideas and business plans for viable, marketable products.Five teams of freshman from Charlestown High School, Another Course
- [The "MassChallenge Bump"](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-bump/) - At Amplyus we are focused on giving everyone access to DNA technology. Our miniPCR product enables everyone to do DNA experiments, especially high school and college students who use miniPCR to learn concepts that are essential in an increasingly DNA-centric society. Because we are all about increasing access, we are thrilled by the boost in
- [We Need A National Day for Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/we-need-national-day-entrepreneurs/) - In 2010, our friends at Grasshopper successfully petitioned President Barack Obama to declare every third Tuesday of November National Entrepreneurs Day in formal recognition of American innovation. However, in order to earn full federal support for an entrepreneur holiday, Grasshopper helped introduce H. Res. 401 to Congress where it currently has 50 co-sponsors. As active
- [MassChallenge Opens New Home for Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-opens-new-home-innovation/) - John Harthorne, founder and CEO of MassChallenge, reflected upon how far MassChallenge has come since 2009. He acknowledged that the success of the organization is due in a large part to community contributions, including (in no particular order): Jamestown LPThe City of BostonTurner Special Projects Turnstone / Red ThreadAerohiveAnalogue StudiosCORT FurnitureInfinium Wall SystemsIdeaPaintArtists for HumanityFurniture
- [4 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Optimize for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/4-simple-yet-powerful-ways-optimize-conversion/) - If someone visits your website or landing page, it stands to reason that they were either tricked into going there (bad!) or had some level of interest in what it is you do (fantastic!). Ive been helping early stage startups optimize their landing pages for conversion and have learned some easy-to-implement strategies that
- [To Work at a Startup](https://masschallenge.org/articles/work-startup/) - Fostering a Sense of Family Startup work environments are undoubtedly unique in nature. While the testimonials in Rothfelds article discuss the aesthetics and physical work environment of startups, they focus more on the importance of work relationships in shaping the overall atmosphere of a startup. Ryan Johnston of Pardot explains it perfectly when he states, while [there
- [Building a "Looking Glass Into the Future...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/building-looking-glass-future/) - MassChallenge, the popular accelerator program based in Boston, visited WGBH last week to unveil this years list of 128 finalists for the MassChallenge program. All of the finalists will spend the summer working with MassChallenges vast network of mentors to fine-tune their businesses. Between 10 and 20 will emerge as winners of no-strings attached grants
- [Data Dive: The Importance of Tracking Data](https://masschallenge.org/articles/data-dive-importance-tracking-data/) - How we track our startups A few weeks ago, we released metrics from the aggregate successes of 489 startups. As you can imagine, that number includes a ton of busy entrepreneurs who are spread over 17 countries and 28 states. We track our data through four ways: online bi-annual surveys, periodic phone call check-ins with
- [Meet the MassChallenge 2014 Finalists!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/meet-masschallenge-2014-finalists/) - {{img:1}} Geography: 11 countries, 17 states 30 startups HQ outside the US (more than ever) Industry: High Tech: 32% Healthcare & Life Sciences: 29% Social Impact: 17% General Retail & Consumer Goods: 14% Clean Tech & Energy: 8% More stats to come! View the 2014 MassChallenge Finalist startup profiles Press: MassChallenge: Hear From One Of
- [Data Dive: 5 Years of MassChallenge Startups -...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/data-dive-5-years-masschallenge-startups-momentum/) - In anticipation of the announcement of the 128 Finalists for MassChallenge's 2014 program tomorrow, we took a look at just how quickly each class has recieved benefit from our accelerator. As the graph below demonstrates, the class of 2013 has already raised $65M, nearly double what most previously classes have collectively raised 6-months after the
- [What does it take to judge 350 startups?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-does-it-take-judge-350-startups/) - An awesome pool of over 200 judges donated their time (1,000+ hours!) and lended their expertise this at this year's round 2 judging to give startups constructive and in-depth feedback on their pitches. These judges helped us craft an investor-pitch, board-room-type atmosphere that not only gives entrepreneurs the experience they need to thrive in the
- [Innovating in Russia](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovating-russia/) - Why Russia? Russia is no slouch when it comes to entrepreneurship. As part of our mission to promote startup activity all around the world, we explored Russia to investigate best-in-class opportunities for Russians to access the US market. To do this, I met with several entrepreneurs and startup organizations in Moscow to share the
- [9 Tips to get SBIR funding for Startups from...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/9-tips-get-sbir-funding-startups-nsf/) - 1) Its the same as getting private fundingThe NSF awards their grants in a very similar vein to how a private venture capitalist would: with a focus on profit and commercialization. NSF seeks to support early stage companies, with clear scalable ideas and a focus on commercialization. The purpose of an SBIR grant is to
- [Startups Making the Earth A Better Place](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-making-earth-better-place/) - Altaeros Energies{{img:1}} In the not too distant future, you may see the Altaeros Energies Buoyant Airborne Turbine above your head at incredibly high altitudes. While normal wind turbines can only be placed in very specific places with the potential to disrupt the ecosystem and wildlife in an area such as the Cape, Altaeros minimizes that
- [Where do the 1600+ startups come from?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/where-do-1600-startups-come/) - Contrary to popular belief, the "Mass" in MassChallenge does not stand for "Massachusetts." In fact, a fun secret about MassChallenge is that it actually stands for "massive!" How massive? The map doesn't lie: {{img:1}} We're excited that startups from over 50 countries around the world applied to the MassChallenge accelerator this year. From the USA
- [Finding Success at MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finding-success-masschallenge/) - When I applied to MassChallenge, I had recently launched 99Degrees Custom and had made some important early traction. However, I was challenged with real and pressing questions about our growth strategy. Like all founders of early stage companies, I was sprinting between day-to-day operations, planning production for the next day and next week, and strategizing
- [RallyPoint: Hiring A+ talent is the only way...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/rallypoint-hiring-talent-only-way-go/) - MassChallenge Top Prize Winners (2012) Things are going great here at RallyPoint, and wed like to share some lessons weve learned since winning the top prize at MassChallenge in 2012. In this piece, well reflect on our own experiences to describe the hard yet crucial task of hiring the best talent to
- [Wedubox and MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/articles/wedubox-and-masschallenge/) - One of the most rewarding experiences I've had as a leader of a business project has been my participation in the world's largest startup accelerator, The MassChallenge 2013. With my startup, Wedubox.com, we were one of the 128 finalists, thanks to this were immersed in the ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in Massachusetts, having access to
- [Apply to MassChallenge! - Info Sessions](https://masschallenge.org/articles/apply-masschallenge-info-sessions/) - Come to these Boston locations to hear MassChallenge staff talk about the world's largest entrepreneurial accelerator and how you can get involved by applying to our 2014 accelerator! MassChallenge Info Session at Tufts University March 13 at 12 PM Pizza & MassChallenge Mixer at MIT VMS March 13 at 5 PM MassChallenge Info Session at
- [Practice Makes Pitch Perfect](https://masschallenge.org/articles/practice-makes-pitch-perfect/) - Exercise: Starbucks Elevator PitchMirrors and self-shot videos are great but they dont stand up to the feedback you get from real human interaction. Destin went on to mention that one of the best ways to get unbiased feedback is to give your elevator pitch in a coffee shop. He set the scene by telling the
- [Startup Gifts You can Buy Now! Part 2](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-gifts-you-can-buy-now-part-2/) - Eyedoll ChatterIf you have young women on your list, a kit from Eyedoll Chatter would make the perfect stocking stuffer! Each kit contains three scents and three colors that the user can mix and match to create a fully personalized look. With Eyedoll chatter, your gift-reciever's individiuality will shine!Purchase a kit now at http://eyedollchatter.com/LallitaraDoes the
- [Let it Snow - Startup Gifts You Can Buy Now! Part 1](https://masschallenge.org/articles/let-it-snow-startup-gifts-you-can-buy-now-part-1/) - {{img:1}}Casa CoutureIf you're looking for a great gift for the people in your life that value things like "arch-support" but are also into fashion, try these great shoes by Casa Couture! These innovative shoes are built for support without sacrificing style.Buy them now at: http://www.casacouture.com/{{img:2}}Blank LabelTurn those fashion caterpillars that have to be seen in
- [Let Entrepreneurs Play  The Importance of Offering a Sandbox to Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/let-entrepreneurs-play-importance-offering-sandbox-startups/) - Given that startups at MassChallenge are working in a shifting sandbox in the dead of the startup ecosystem, needs are constantly shifting, changing, and evolving. This is why the diversity of services that need to be offered is important. High-impact startups such as Neumitra, which brings brain health to daily life through wearable and mobile
- [The Innovative Partnership between MA and Israel](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovative-partnership-between-ma-and-israel/) - The event served as a rallying point for the ecoystem's entrepreneurs as we head into the holiday season, and tons of startup enthusiasts showed up at the event to show their support, including Jeff Bussgang!Here are some key findings of the NEIBC's study:Israeli-founded companies contributed $6 billion in direct revenue and over 6,600 jobs to
- [What is Bitcoin and How Will They Affect Entrepreneurs?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-bitcoin-and-how-will-they-affect-entrepreneurs/) - As of 10:00AM EST 1 Bitcoin was valued at $1050 USDWhat are Bitcoins?According to their website, "Bitcoin is a digital currency you can use for personal transactions or business at high speed and low cost."What does this mean? It means its a new type of online money that has no physical iteration. All transactions happen
- [Accelerator Flashback: Attracting Investors Panel with Duane Morris](https://masschallenge.org/articles/accelerator-flashback-attracting-investors-panel-duane-morris/) - Leverage your NetworkThe best way to talk to an investor is talking to the people you already know. Make the investor's job easy and let a trusted source vouch for you so the investor knows you mean business. Establish context for the exchange, what can your network tell the investor to get them excited to
- [Take-aways from the Top 26](https://masschallenge.org/articles/take-aways-top-26/)
- [We Are In The Impact Era - MassChallenge Awards Ceremony 2013](https://masschallenge.org/articles/we-are-impact-era-masschallenge-awards-ceremony-2013/) - The Top 26 of the MassChallenge Accelerator, 2013 are contributing to this monumental time in a big way. MC is drenched in startup innovation. Our Top 26 startups, representing global diversity and all industries, are ready and waiting to take the stage on October 30th in order to wow the masses once again. This date
- [MassChallenge Class of 2013: An Entrepreneurs Review](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-class-2013-entrepreneurs-review/) - MassChallenge has been an incredible experience for ViralGains in 2013. I wrote this story while on an airplane coming back from Silicon Valley. I do admit that California is positively a great place for technology. I believe since its 2010 inception, MassChallenge has helped Boston (and the world at large) roar back as a hotbed
- [What Congress Can Learn from Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/what-congress-can-learn-entrepreneurs/) - Congress could learn a few lessons from them.Try your best not to go broke.Try your best not to go broke. Like with the American government, money can get tight with startups. Incurring debt in the short term can lead to long term success. Just make sure you have a plan to pay it off... Collaborate.Were all
- [How Startups Can Unlock the Power of Academia](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-startups-can-unlock-power-academia/) - In truth, all these elements contribute to Bostons stellar startup ecosystem. But while other American cities may have more tech startups per capita or VCs with deeper pockets, theres one area where Boston outshines them all: its universities. Boston has the highest student population per capita of any major U.S. city and almost a fourth
- [The Benefits of User Testing](https://masschallenge.org/articles/benefits-user-testing/) - There were notions about very basic yet crucial product features that were overturned for us. Better now than after weve written the code for it. Sematores, Inc. We heard all kinds of things, some were validating earlier suspicions, while others were things we completely missed. The more data points the better. Tripzon The workshop was great, this
- [Take Back the Startup](https://masschallenge.org/articles/take-back-startup/) - I wanna do something right, but we can do something betterYou, as an individual, can do something great. Introduce a team to that equation and youll find yourself on a path to something even greater. The team you build around you will not only provide you with the support you need as you begin to
- [Social Media Marketing for Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/social-media-marketing-startups/) - Eric Fulwiler of Mullen, is tweeting, facebooking and on the "Internets" every day seeking the best social media strategies for clients like Acura. He helps clients decide what they should be doing on social media and advises each #MCFinalist to find a strategy best for their company. Its common to be on Facebook and Twitter
- [Strong Women Lead](https://masschallenge.org/articles/strong-women-lead/) - MassChallenge is having a 2013 Women at MassChallenge Showcase coming up on September 23 in order to demonstrate the high-impact of women entrepreneurs. To highlight the significance of women who lead, take Game of Thrones for example. There are many women characters in this popular HBO series that have the strengths and qualities of true leaders.
- [Insider Tips From Bob Caspe](https://masschallenge.org/articles/insider-tips-bob-caspe/) - Dont Make a Business PlanIf you have a business plan, you have decreased your chances for success. In his research, Caspe has found that there is an inverse correlation between business plans and success. Companies that stick to their original business plan are less likely to be able to adapt to changing conditions. This, Caspe
- [To Ascend Beyond the "Intern"](https://masschallenge.org/articles/ascend-beyond-intern/) - Greg Zoeller, CIO and Co-Founder at Verbal Applications, believes a good intern is someone who is a creative problem solver. A good candidate would be able to think on the fly without supervision from the executive team while at the same time being cognizant of what benefit they are seeking from the internship. Is it
- [Buy a Fish, Give a Fishing Pole](https://masschallenge.org/articles/buy-fish-give-fishing-pole/) - Social math, e.g. One for One, gives customers a clear and simple way to understand their personal social impact at every purchase. By allowing customers to see exactly what theyre donating, one-for-one companies create a sense of personal connection to the cause. TOMS was one of the first companies to tap into cause marketing to
- [Founder Brand Void is killing more startups than you think!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/founder-brand-void-killing-more-startups-you-think/) - As I went from 1st name to the 30th, a pattern had emerged - one of the 3 things was happening for every person I searched (in decreasing order of frequency):One or more social accounts of the person showed-up without any consistent presence in search resultsIt was difficult to locate the person on search and
- [MassChallenge Goes Inbound](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-goes-inbound/) - I think the most incredible part of the conference was the people who were attending. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. I even got to talk to Dharmesh for over a half an hour about starting a company and how to make sure we don't miss any opportunity offered to us. - Gregory Zoeller, Verbal
- [The Name-Change (Whats in a name?)](https://masschallenge.org/articles/name-change-whats-name/) - A name, merely, differentiates something. It is a way to call attention, much like a color, which can then emote or influence feeling. This is why we are so careful to choose the right name, whether for brand or baby. Products are named, but the brand has much more depth than the symbolism of its logo or its
- [Three Reasons You Need to Attend Minute to Pitch It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-reasons-you-need-attend-minute-pitch-it/) - 1. See the innovation ecosystems best startupsThis is the first time MassChallenge is opening its doors for an event that is fully available to the public. You do not want to miss this amazing opportunity to meet our startups in this most exciting time of the summer as they are getting ready for final judging
- [MassChallenge Brings it with: Minute to Pitch It](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-brings-it-minute-pitch-it/) - Before the rounds of judging begin MC Finalists are preparing themselves, and there is no better way to do that than with our Minute To Pitch It event, happening on August 28th. You dont want to miss this! When you hear the gong its on to the next one! Minute To Pitch It gives Finalists the opportunity
- [Desk Hacks for Entrepreneurs 101](https://masschallenge.org/articles/desk-hacks-entrepreneurs-101/) - Use Your Monitor as Extra Storage SpaceThe backside of your computer monitor is a perfect, and often unthought of space for storage. This spot is ideal for standard office supplies that are used irregularly and for computer accessories youd like to keep out of the way. These storage solutions are easy, cost-effective, and non-permanent. Consider
- [The Importance of Relaxing](https://masschallenge.org/articles/importance-relaxing/) - Its no secret that to be successful as an entrepreneur, you have to be willing to give it your all and work 70+ or even 100+ hour work weeks, but its also important to afford yourself some time to relax! Here is some food for thought to help convince you to take a break from
- [The Big Idea Behind a Little Robot](https://masschallenge.org/articles/big-idea-behind-little-robot/) - Im a little strange, but certainly was inspired by robots being practical. Angle was able to take influence from a little black box which led Storm Troopers to their final destination, and through that iRobot was born. Angle had a passion for robots and wanted to explore what they could do, and ultimately, what they would
- [MC Finalists Slip Into Summer](https://masschallenge.org/articles/mc-finalists-slip-summer/) - Summer brings many colors out in people that maybe wouldnt appear in cooler months. The air, smell and feeling of summer are full of freshness and is expressed in how we carry ourselves and especially in how we adorn ourselves. Lallitara knows all about clothing charged with the spirit of renewal, bringing punchy colors out
- [4 Ways to Get Prepped for the 2013 Startup Showcase](https://masschallenge.org/articles/4-ways-get-prepped-2013-startup-showcase/) - Listen to the Startup Showcase PlaylistNothing can get you pumped up quite like music. Check out this playlist with some fresh tracks to get you ready for all the awesome that the 2013 Finalists are about to bring on. Get a Preview of our Awesome VenueDistrict Hall is the South End of Boston is on its
- [The Life Sciences Industry is Going Nowhere...And Everywhere](https://masschallenge.org/articles/life-sciences-industry-going-nowhereand-everywhere/) - "I thought it was an interesting spin on trying to [develop] a drug and see how few people we could do it with"Joshua Boger Founder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals & member of the MassChallenge Board of Advisors, speaking of his efforts at Alkeus (CROs carry R&D load - Fierce Biotech).1. The Decline in R&D ProductivityThe chart
- [Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Startup Senators](https://masschallenge.org/articles/senators-elizabeth-warren-and-ed-markey-startup-senators/) - During their visit, our finalists had the privilege of pitching their companies and sharing a few thoughts with Senator Warren and Senator Markey. Senator Warren, an expert on financing and loans, had a chance to chat with Alumni Prime Student Loan about private sector solutions to student loan financing. With Capital Market Exchange, the Senators discussed
- [Strong Teams Build Great Startups:](https://masschallenge.org/articles/strong-teams-build-great-startups/) - The three co-founders sit scattered around the work space. CEO Jay Singh rests at the head of the table, constantly connecting with investors and executing team building efforts. COO Dan Levin, stationed just across from Jay, is designing a proposal promoting an upcoming blockbuster. And at the end of the table, Kate Willett VP of
- [Building Strong Relationships with Big Clients:](https://masschallenge.org/articles/building-strong-relationships-big-clients/) - Where To SitWhen Morse asked the audience of startup co-founders where they would sit at the meeting, most of them answered as expected: to the right of the prospective client or across the table from them, but Morse wanted that extra mile from them. He suggested that you not sit at all and stand outside the
- [Startups and Law Firms](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startups-and-law-firms/) - Lawyers often act as a startups first outside advisor, even before angels or venture capital investors, explained Gabor Garai, partner at Foley & Lardner. Weve worked with more startups than even the most experienced serial entrepreneur, so weve seen the best practices among startups, and weve also seen some of the worst, so we can
- [Solve Human Problems:](https://masschallenge.org/articles/solve-human-problems/) - What I want to tell you about is a phrase I actually picked up last week from a mentor. I've lived it and felt it my whole life, but didn't have the right combination of English vernacular quite down yet. Now I do: benefit driven design. You can even take it a step further, user-centric-benefit-design.
- [You Can't Save the World Without a Vision](https://masschallenge.org/articles/you-cant-save-world-without-vision/) - Griffith explains that in the beginning it isnt important to think about environmental impact or trendy concepts. Those benefits will fall into place based on strong core values. That said, a companys core values are the laws, in which a company lives and breathes by. Here are the 5 core values, which Zipcar and its employees
- [5 Ideas for Gamification Thatre Actually Enjoyable](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-ideas-gamification-thatre-actually-enjoyable/) - Build your game around social goals or build in social goals after youve got your game? Theres no right answer. There are successful games that have emerged from both design ideologies. Take note of Plague an addictive strategy game, now a global phenomenon, which is full of educational content subtly interwoven into gameplay. Founder and designer
- [Finding Your Mission and Vision](https://masschallenge.org/articles/finding-your-mission-and-vision/) - During her talk at the boot camp opening, Diane focused mainly in company mission and vision and helped the 2013 MassChallenge Accelerator class begin to think about their own. Here are ten advice points on mission and vision, communicating these critical points, and general startup advice from Dianes talk: 1. Think less about what
- [Workshopping Personal Introductions for Networking with Stuart of the Pitch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/workshopping-personal-introductions-networking-stuart-pitch/) - If someone asks you, What do you do? You need to have an answer. Build your introduction with these easy steps: Step 1: Who??Make a statement of who you are. If you are a sole proprietor then start with I, but with two or more people on your team introduce your company as We. Step 2: Help When
- [School is out, but the Finalists are in!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/school-out-finalists-are/) - Keep the learning alive this summer by avoiding the brain drain and check out great educational tools created by our finalists: SchoolYourself is an interactive learning tool, which uses high-quality content and professional expertise to permit users to learn visually in a digital platform, unlike traditional textbooks. Through SchoolYourself people learn differently with a personalized
- [MassChallenge Israel Mini Boot Camp](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-israel-mini-boot-camp/) - The seven MassChallenge Israel Finalists that attended were: DialogWhiz - gives structure to web discussions, making them truly effective for getting informed and making decisions Greenvolved is an evolution of crowdfunding for environmental projects that lets individuals and corporations to co-operate- for our planet MedAware - Improved health care through elimination of prescription errors MobiStine
- [Startup Surival Kit: Quora](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-surival-kit-quora/) - If youre still reading and havent gone to sign up yet, here are 3 reasons why Quora belongs in your survival kit. Get Paragraphs, Not One Liners Users provide thought out paragraphs in almost blog style format. Quora users put a lot of time and effort into their responses. Often times they will cite their
- [5 Smart Cloud Services for Startups](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-smart-cloud-services-startups/) - 1. Capture Your Customers with Insightly One of the most valuable things you can do is capture all of your customer emails into a customer database. But most people don't do it because it takes time or it's difficult. Insightly excels at collecting and organizing everything about your customers. Whenever you get an email from
- [6 Reasons Why JAZE is Excited to Be Coming...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/6-reasons-why-jaze-excited-be-coming-home-masschallenge-finalists/) - My co-founder Warren Paul Anderson also spent two years in residence there as a volunteer fellow with the MassChallenge team from 2010 to 2012, after selling his first company. Warren and I actually met at MassChallenge and now we are both pumped to be coming back full circle, a little wiser, as 2013 MassChallenge finalists
- [How Yahoo! is being Entrepreneurial](https://masschallenge.org/articles/how-yahoo-being-entrepreneurial/) - This has been the general opinion of the Yahoo/Tumblr acquisition since its announcement Sunday afternoon. In reality, this acquisition is so far looking to be in the best interest of Tumblr, and its massive artist community. In her announcement of this acquisition, Yahoos Marissa Mayer wrote promised on her own tumblr blog to not screw
- [Engage with MassChallenge 2013](https://masschallenge.org/articles/engage-masschallenge-2013/) - Why 128? We have 128 startups this year as a tribute to the historical Route 128, underscoring the continued innovation renaissance in Boston. The 128 startups hail from 18 U.S. states and 11 international locations, and span all industries including high tech, clean tech and energy, healthcare and life sciences, general and consumer products, and
- [5 Ways that Google I/O Announcements Will Help...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/5-ways-google-io-announcements-will-help-entrepreneur/) - As Google's premier mode of announcing new products and developments, lovers of all things Google anticipate huge unveils such as: Chromebooks in 2011, and massive updates such as the Ice-Cream Sandwich and Jellybean android updates of '11 and '12 respectively, and death-defying stunts, like the Google Glass Skydive of '12 (if you haven't seen this,
- [Solve Your Own Problems First](https://masschallenge.org/articles/solve-your-own-problems-first/) - This D.I.Y. or self-help attitude frequently leads to a business that makes an impact on broader populations or industries. If youre solving your own problem, youre likely curing the same pain for a customer base. Jordan Fliegel became his own first customer when he started scheduling the athletes he coached on his website. CoachUp
- [Expert Tips to Improve your Pitch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/expert-tips-improve-your-pitch/) - Don't Cram in Buzzwords Focus on What Matters Don't assault whoever you're pitching to with every buzzword you can think of. Don't waste your words! Really explain what's going on. What is my innovation is a question you have to ask yourself. What is the problem, how are you going to solve that problem and
- [3 Tips to Make the Most out of the Media](https://masschallenge.org/articles/3-tips-make-most-out-media/) - 1. Insert Yourself into the Story of the Day Stay Relevant! The most important thing is to be relevant. You need to be the content creator and create engaging and compelling content. Find a way to be on the media's radar. Ask yourself is: Is your story relevant to the news of the day?
- [Inspiration, Change, and Focus](https://masschallenge.org/articles/inspiration-change-and-focus/) - I was feeling pretty confident in what I had done to date with tripchi, having just finished building a notional prototype of the ultimate visionan inspirational leisure travel website that matched you with your perfect travel destination (eHarmony for travel planning). And had also just come out of the Global Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (GEAP) in
- [The Art of Networking with Master Scott Bailey](https://masschallenge.org/articles/art-networking-master-scott-bailey/) - Know your goals, know your pitch find your zen! When you go into a networking event, you need to have a purpose. If you don't have a set goal, you're not only wasting your time, but the time of the people you're talking to. Dress the part respect your honor Always look like you care
- [Energizing Entrepreneurship with Startup Act 3.0](https://masschallenge.org/articles/energizing-entrepreneurship-startup-act-30/) - Recently, a bipartisan group of Senators on Capitol Hill have recognized the potential for startups, and introduced the Startup Act 3.0 Bill to be debated on the House floor to spur entrepreneurship on a national scale and make it easier for entrepreneurs to do what they love to do create impact. H.R 714's stated goal
- [Top Leadership Advice from Female Founders](https://masschallenge.org/articles/top-leadership-advice-female-founders/) - According to the Kauffman Foundation and Dow Jones, women comprise 10% of high growth tech startup founders and 7% have executive roles. Recognizing this, Ms. Duffy has leveraged her experience and research in Gender Studies and dedicated her life to working with CWEL and narrowing the leadership gap between men and women and the first
- [3 Tips to Get that Investor's Attention](https://masschallenge.org/articles/3-tips-to-get-that-investors-attention/) - Here are three things investors look for when deciding when to fund startups: 1. Team and Product Validation with TractionA few things that get investors really excited about an early stage startup is when the team can show that they have real customers or a real working product traction. Investors really like knowing that the team
- [3 Reasons You Should Brand Your Startup Early](https://masschallenge.org/articles/3-reasons-you-should-brand-your-startup-early/) - Doug was here to dispel the myth that marketing comes later in the process and cycle of launching a startup. Instead, he stresses the importance of branding for three key value areas: Strategic, Human Resources and Financial strength. "Branding delivers value to startups by strengthening strategic, HR and financial outlooks." Doug Fox 1. Strategic Strength
- [Dr. Tom Leighton: Build Startups Right](https://masschallenge.org/articles/dr-tom-leighton-build-startups-right/) - Stand By Your ValuesDr. Tom Leighton MassChallenge LaunchFrom the beginning, Akamai set out to build a company that provided customers with simplicity and reliability, but Dr. Leighton explained that simplicity and reliability can be difficult goal, especially when building a stable web presence. There are so many boxes that need to be checked to ensure
- [President Obama's Proposal for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/president-obamas-proposal-immigration-reform-opens-new-pathways-global-innovation/) - If immigrants have enough big ideas to found nearly a quarter of America's tech companies, then why aren't we tapping into that well-spring of innovation to create more jobs and bring new ideas to the table to help restore creativity to the soul of America? If the flowchart (right) by Immigration Road is any indication,
- [Five Startups Impacting Cancer Now](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-startups-impacting-cancer-now/) - Akrivis Technologies, LLC was founded in 2009 and is committed to the development of product that will improve early detection and treatment of serious human diseases. Their patented Z-TECT technology will allow cancer detection so early that it will becured easier, faster and with less toxic drugs. Axios Biosciences is working to discover the
- [Building a Foundation](https://masschallenge.org/articles/building-foundation/) - John Harthorne: "You can launch a startup to make money. But you need to have values at the core of what you do if you're going to succeed!" Strategy changes, value does not. Throughout the entire lifespan of the company your core values the values that caused you to start the company in the
- [Preview of the MassChallenge Sampler: An...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/preview-masschallenge-sampler-accelerator-mini-series/) - The MassChallenge Sampler is an opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs to gain access and information from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, mentors (etc.) that will provide value to any startup, in any industry. We plan to provide practical education and skills to anyone who wants to learn. We see this as an occasion to showcase what makes the
- [Five Entrepreneurship Tips from Lord of the Rings](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-entrepreneurship-tips-lord-rings/) - How is the Fellowship a startup? Oftentimes, entrepreneurs in startup companies are fully aware of the risks they are taking and the low amount of resources they have to accomplish their tasks. This is exactly what each member of the Fellowship agreed upon at the Council of Elrond, and on their quest to throw the
- [MassChallenge Visits West Coast Startup Community](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-visits-west-coast-startup-community/) - Thanks to our partners at American Airlines, MassChallenge made a transcontinental journey earlier this month to spread the word about the great things our startups are doing here in Boston. For one week, Scott and I saw the best of the West flying from Los Angeles to Silicon Valley to Dallas in search of interesting
- [10 MassChallenge Startups Developing Clean...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/10-masschallenge-startups-developing-clean-energy-solutions/) - Inspiring Efficiency: Dynamo Micropower is developing cleaner, smaller, more powerful portable micro-turbine generators. The primary advantages of the TurboCore generator are smaller size, lower maintenance, and greater fuel flexibility compared to reciprocating engines of similar power range. (7.5kW Micro Turbine) HydroConfidences technology will help lower direct producer energy costs, improve overall emissions associated with drilling
- [Infographic: Alumni Metrics for Revenue and...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/infographic-alumni-metrics-revenue-and-funding/) - This installment of the infographic series demonstrates MassChallenge alumni growing by leaps and bounds. As of October 2012, teams have generated $96.1 million in revenue and raised $362.5 million in funding! See for yourself: These numbers continue to grow with alumni such as CoachUp ($2.2M), Ginger.io ($6.5M), SocMetrics ($1.2M) and Splitwise ($250k) announcing
- [12 Holiday Gift Ideas from MC Alumni!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/12-holiday-gift-ideas-mc-alumni/) - Stocking Stuffers: Memory on Hand develops and delivers technology accessories for active students of the mobile generation. "Portable. Convenient. Stylish." These wristband USB flash drives are stylish and convenient! LittleBonsai is the perfect gift for the eco-conscious consumer who wants to reduce their environmental impact. Rebrush, from LittleBonsai, reduces waste by having replaceable toothbrush heads
- [Unwrapping Company Values](https://masschallenge.org/articles/unwrapping-company-values/) - Recently, it was announced that Starbucks would be partnering with Square, a smartphone application that allows users to pay through their phones. The partnership allows Starbucks baristas to charge customers just from a picture provided by the user through Square. No fuss, no muss. The partnership also complements Starbucks intended image as a homey coffee
- [Founder Stories: Ashley Stanley of Lovin'...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/founder-stories-ashley-stanley-lovin-spoonfuls/) - Food waste has bothered me since working in a coffee shop during college, where we had to dump leftover bakery items into the trash every night. Inspired by Ashley Stanleys (Founder/Executive Director of Lovin Spoonfuls) resourceful solution, I asked her about her founding journey of making her idea a reality. And here is what she
- [Governor Patrick, MassChallenge &amp;...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/governor-patrick-masschallenge-amp-innovation-video/) - Hear what he had to say about MassChallenge: As the MassChallenge team prepares for next years accelerator, wed like to reflect on the words of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. During the 2012 Awards Ceremony, Gov. Patrick commended the MassChallenge Finalists and Winners for their contribution to Massachusettsboth in job creation and the innovative ideas they
- [The Etymology of the Entrepreneur](https://masschallenge.org/articles/etymology-entrepreneur/) - In order to find the answer to this question, we should take our spyglass and peer deep into the annals of history. The word entrepreneur originally comes from the combination of two Latin words entre, to swim out, and prendes, to grasp, understand, or capture. In the year 1800, French-Irish Economist Jean-Baptiste Say combined the
- [Infographic: Painting the Walls, with IdeaPaint](https://masschallenge.org/articles/infographic-painting-walls-ideapaint/) - Remember those days when your mom yelled at you for letting your crayons stray beyond the paper, or dare I say it, onto the walls? Times have changed! Get your markers ready (dry erase markers that is) and start breaking the rules! Thanks to IdeaPaint, Analogue Studio, and Babson College, the walls of our
- [We're Thankful for MassChallenge Alumni!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/were-thankful-masschallenge-alumni/) - Need to clear out the spare bedroom to make room for the in-laws? Try Fetch Storage, Just pack your extra stuff into their reusable boxes, and they will store and redeliver it on command. In coming relatives dont want to deal with traffic during the busiest travel weekend of the year? Wanderu is the
- [Codename Entrepreneur: Spy Gadgets](https://masschallenge.org/articles/codename-entrepreneur-spy-gadgets/) - ***SECURE CONNECTION ACQUIRED*** ://_NEW MESSAGE FROM Q BRANCH*** Hello Agent Entrepreneur, I'm your new quartermaster, you can call me Q. We have a good amount of new toys developed by some of the finest startups the world has to offer. Study this briefing very carefully, these could save your life in the field.
- [Catching Up with CoachUp.coms Founder/CEO...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/catching-coachupcoms-founderceo-jordan-fliegel/) - How did you come up with the idea for CoachUp.com? I grew up here in Cambridge, MA, and loved playing sports especially basketball. But I wasnt very good. There came a time when I really got serious about the game, and through sheer luck, was able to stumble upon a private coach, Greg Kristof, who
- [Honoring our Veterans: The MC teams that are...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/honoring-our-veterans-mc-teams-are-doing-their-part/) - 2012 $100K Diamond Winner, RallyPoint, does for the military what LinkedIn does for business, empowering military professionals to pursue the best career opportunities. RallyPoint gives US military members unprecedented ability to influence their careers by leveraging their own unique military merits and connections to dramatically improve chances of finding ideal employment. Fittingly the RallyPoint site
- [Infographic: Creating Jobs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/infographic-creating-jobs/) - Part I of the MassChallenge Infographic Series. All infographics courtesy of the incredible work of our partners Analogue Studio During the barrage of 2012 Election Campaign advertising we all heard about the importance of job creation to get the economy back on track. MassChallenge Alumni are doing just that. In three years our Alumni
- [Awards Ceremony Press Coverage](https://masschallenge.org/articles/awards-ceremony-press-coverage/) - -Its Innovation Week ... in Massachusetts -2012 MassChallenge Awards - Pictures & The Winners -MassChallenge Winners: GRIT, LiquiGlide, RallyPoint, Strong Arm -MassChallenge awards $1 million to 16 start-ups (Boston.com version here) -Contest winners get $1.1M -MassChallenge awards $1.1M to 18 startup winners -Sage advice aids startups: MassChallenge sees doubling of mentors. -Highlights from the MassChallenge
- [Get to know the Final 26 Startups!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/get-know-final-26-startups/) - Akrivis patented Z-TECT technology will allow cancer detection so early that it will be cured easier, faster and with less toxic drugs - Akrivis Technologies Black Island Wind Turbines--Reliable for a decade in Antarctica, our 3 kW HRx turbines bring peace-of-mind for meeting critical loads. - Black Island Wind Turbines
- [The Nina, The Pinta, and the Startup Maria](https://masschallenge.org/articles/nina-pinta-and-startup-maria/) - Happy Columbus Day! Like the great explorer of old, people are driven to explore new and unmarked territory. Here are some high impact startups that seek to help you do just that: Global Research Innovation & Technology (GRIT) has a very innovative response to wheelchair mobility on rough terrain. It uses a lever
- [Taking Up the Gauntlet -- Judging](https://masschallenge.org/articles/taking-gauntlet-judging/) - This week, high-impact startups armed themselves with their best pitches and presentations and took up the Pre-Final Judging Gauntlet with great success. But that's only the first part of Judging. MassChallenge's intrepid entrepreneurs have yet to face Final Judging next week. Stay tuned for the announcement of the top 26 startups who will pitch at the
- [The Innovators: MassChallenge, a Five-Part...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/innovators-masschallenge-five-part-series-bostoncom/) - The Awards! (5 of 5) Life Sciences & Healthcare (4 of 5) Finalists for Social Good (3 of 5) This week, meet three high impact startups who are working for social good. GOGRIT, RallyPoint, HelmetHub and Recovers.org are solving some of the world's greatest challenges. Get an inside look into MassChallenge with Akhil Nigam (2
- [Kickstarters and Indiegogos and WeFunders, oh my!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/kickstarters-and-indiegogos-and-wefunders-oh-my/) - Kickstarter is probably the most prolific crowd-funding platform out there. They operate on the principal of All or Nothing funding, that is, if the project falls short of its intended goal, no backers are charged and the creators get no money from the campaign. This forces project designers to streamline their product to be as
- [One Year After The Challenge: What Happens Next?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/one-year-after-challenge-what-happens-next/) - Heres what co-founders of Driveway Software, Igor Katsman and Jake Diner, have to say about their one-year anniversary of the MC Accelerator, in this weeks guest post: With the vast majority of startups failing within their first year of establishment, finding a solid foundation to work with was no easy task. What once resembled a
- ["Building a Pitch," Advice From...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/building-pitch-advice-across-table/) - A key point he made is that you need to understand the perspective of the investor when creating your pitch. By way of example, he shared his personal evaluation criteria. According to Christopher, an effective pitch will answer these key concerns within ten succinct minutes: Initially, Christopher (and most investors) will narrow down their pool
- [Taking on Dunbar: One Startups Pursuit for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/taking-dunbar-one-startups-pursuit-guaranteed-customer-satisfaction/) - "Bootstrap Compost is offering two free pickups to the MassChallenge network. Sign up online at www.bootstrapcompost.com and mention MassChallenge." Here at Bootstrap Compost, we often reference Dunbars number and its effect on our relationships with our clients. Dunbar's number is a suggested cognitive limit to the amount of people with whom one can
- [Three MassChallenge Companies Revolutionizing...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/three-masschallenge-companies-revolutionizing-healthcare/) - Alkeus Pharmaceuticals: MassChallenge alum, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals has been selected as a top 15 promising private biotech company by FierceBiotech! Alkeus is making life better for kids with a previously untreatable disease: "Alkeus has a trial-ready compound and a plan to rapidly build a body of evidence of its safety an d efficacy for Stargardt. The
- [Volunteer and help entrepreneurs win!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/volunteer-and-help-entrepreneurs-win/) - See how you can get involved: The Opportunity: Volunteering with MassChallenge gives you unparalleled access to top names in the startup community, including investors, serial entrepreneurs, service providers and more. Take this opportunity to grow your personal brand, professional networks, meet our sponsors, interact with MassChallenge Finalists and get involved with the top innovators and
- [Startup Touchdown!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-touchdown/) - The opening drive All your friends are coming over and they will be expecting snacks. GG's Originals and Sweet Corn Tortilla Chips have you covered! GG's Originals whips up delicious gluten-free prepared meals, gourmet potato pancakes and bakery items for all your hungry needs. Want about the chips?? Sweet Corn Chips makes the first
- [Calling All Book Lovers!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/calling-all-book-lovers/) - Libboo is launching its pilot and wants YOU to be a buzzer! The publishing industry is evolving, and in response, Libboo has created a community that will allow fansor buzzersto interact with and promote the authors they read and love. With the launch of its pilot program this fall, Libboo will provide buzzers with
- [Posted vs. Hosted, Effectively Marketing your...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/posted-vs-hosted-effectively-marketing-your-brands-videos/) - Here are some key ideas we took from her lecture: Most startups operate on a limited budget and therefore assume theyre excluded from the video marketing space. But marketing through videos may be more accessible than it seems! The most successful video marketers post upwards of 300 videos to their YouTube channel. Initially this
- [The MassChallenge School Survival Guide](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-school-survival-guide/) - Math is fun! Thanks to these teams, that might just come true. Lets be real here: math is not all that fun. However, if you are looking for a unique way to teach it to youths, look no further than NBA Math Hoops. By using fun and effective educational tools that harness the
- [From Engineers to Social Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/articles/engineers-social-entrepreneurs/) - This year 20% of the MassChallenge Finalists fall into the Social Impact category. From educational outreach and environmental protection to international development and disaster response, these teams are driving social change with sustainable business practices. As budding social entrepreneurs were thrilled to be included in this group of rockstars. Five years ago we
- [Minute to Pitch It: A Recap](https://masschallenge.org/articles/minute-pitch-it-recap/) - Minute to Pitch It (#Min2Pitch) was a huge success! Last night, the 48 Finalists made a 60 second pitch to a crowd of fellow entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts. Go over time? To bad! The gong rang at one minute and the next Finalist was up. Consider it like speed dating for startups; one after another,
- [Tips &amp; Tricks for a 60-Second Pitch](https://masschallenge.org/articles/tips-amp-tricks-60-second-pitch/) - With Minute to Pitch It only a day away (RSVP here!), we at MassChallenge thought wed share some of our entrepreneurs tips and tricks for delivering a 60-second pitch. J. Alain Ferry, RaceMenu It's critically important to engage with your audience while pitching - intonation, eye contact, smiling and light hand gestures. But that's difficult
- [Is Inbound the only sexy word?](https://masschallenge.org/articles/inbound-only-sexy-word/) - Guest post from Recruiterbox Co-Founder Raj Sheth. Over the last twelve months, Recruiterbox has been focused on inbound marketing to grow our customer base. The logic was simple we have an easy-to-use web application for an affordable monthly subscription. Our site and signup process are so simple, that all we have to do is
- [Five Tips to Better Reach Your Twitter Audience](https://masschallenge.org/articles/five-tips-better-reach-your-twitter-audience/) - 1. Have a picture, or in Twitter-speakan avatar (and were not talking about the blue kind). Profiles with a branded logo or headshot have an average of 250 followers more than an account without one. According to Joselin, no one wants to interact with an egg or bird! (Note: Use a consistent photo of 250x250
- [One Easy Exercise to Help Build Your Startup...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/one-easy-exercise-help-build-your-startup-heart/) - 1. Take three pieces of paper, fold them in half into booklets and label them I believe, I intend and I invent. 2. What do you believe? In the I believe booklet, write what you believe by completing as many sentences as you can that begin with I believe ___. Try to avoid
- [Startup Efficiency: Three Tips for Focusing...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/startup-efficiency-three-tips-focusing-your-kickstarter-launch/) - On July 31st we launched our Alpine Hammock project on Kickstarter and we learned a lot in a short period of time. This is not a story about a successful Kickstarter campaign; the future of our project remains to be seen. Rather, this is a post about how we rapidly launched a Kickstarter campaign
- [Non-Profit vs For-Profit - What Works for...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/non-profit-vs-profit-what-works-startups/) - The Non-Profit/For-Profit Spectrum Answering the question "Should this startup be a non-profit?" is not black & white. There is a spectrum of options (full color - not even just grayscale!) and choosing the right structure for a social enterprise can help support the startup's scale and mission. Here are some options on that non-profit/for-profit scale:
- [One Big Reason Your Campaigns Keep...](https://masschallenge.org/articles/one-big-reason-your-campaigns-keep-underperforming/) - There's no need to be modestyour team is backed by conversion masterminds. You gamify social media to promote your webinars; you track and close unqualified leads from LinkedIn groups in baker's dozens; you're a distinguished .ppt-editor-in-chief, presiding over a small law library's worth of whitepapers. No question - your team's blogging and shaking with
- [The Best Show(case) on Earth](https://masschallenge.org/articles/best-showcase-earth/) - The wide variety of industries was on display as teams used all sorts of techniques to show how they are pushing the envelope in their respective fields. GGs Originals played an important role they provided snacks for the night to keep everyone energized. Memory on Hand and eone both had very engaging booths, showing off
- [MassChallenge 2012 Boot Camp...in Tweets!](https://masschallenge.org/articles/masschallenge-2012-boot-campin-tweets/) - MassChallenge Boot Camp is a one-week, intensive program of inspiration, education, mentorship and social events designed to jumpstart the four-month MassChallenge Accelerator. MassChallenge Finalists learned real-life lessons from successful startup CEOs, investors, lawyers and executives. The below curation was made with storify, so the links below are still live and you can still favorite, reply

## News

- [Cait Brumme Named One of MassLive’s 25 Most Influential Innovators of 2026](https://masschallenge.org/news/masslive-25-most-influential/) - MassChallenge CEO Cait Brumme has been named one of MassLive’s 25 Most Influential Innovators of 2026, recognizing her work advancing innovation.
- [From Switzerland to the World: MassChallenge Partners with S-GE](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-partners-with-s-ge/) - MassChallenge announces partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) to support startups with expertise as they explore international markets.
- [MassChallenge Ranked #2 Accelerator in the U.S. by TIME and Statista](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-ranked-number-2-us-accelerator-time-statista/) - TIME and Statista ranked MassChallenge the #2 accelerator in the U.S. and #1 in Massachusetts in their inaugural 2026 ranking of incubators and accelerators.
- [MassChallenge Launches Breakthrough Bio to Speed Global Biotech Commercialization](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-breakthrough-bio/) - Breakthrough Bio is MassChallenge's global program helping biotech and medtech startups accelerate commercialization and enter the U.S. market.
- [Expanding Access Through Innovation: Altus Dental and MassChallenge Partner on Oral Healthcare](https://masschallenge.org/news/expanding-oral-health-access-altus-dental/) - Altus Dental partnered with MassChallenge to help startups develop AI and virtual care solutions that expand access to oral healthcare and improve care delivery
- [Yes/Boston Innovation Challenge Announces Inaugural Cohort of Food and Health Innovators](https://masschallenge.org/news/yes-boston-inaugural-cohort-announcement/) - Meet the inaugural Yes/Boston cohort of 12 innovators advancing food and health solutions across Greater Boston, led locally by MassChallenge Boston.
- [MassChallenge Switzerland & UK Hubs Announce their 2026 Early-Stage Accelerator Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/switzerland-uk-2026-cohort/) - MassChallenge & UK hubs announce their 2026 Accelerator Finalists. 193 early-stage startups selected out of 1961 applicants.
- [Sustainable Food & Materials Challenge 2026: 11 Winners Advancing the Future of Food and Materials](https://masschallenge.org/news/sfm-challenge-final-2026/) - Yesterday, MassChallenge Switzerland concluded the 7th edition of its Sustainable Food & Materials Challenge and celebrated 11 winners during the Final.
- [MassChallenge Partners with EasyBee AI](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-partners-with-easybeeai/) - MassChallenge has partnered with EasyBee AI to deploy an AI-powered agent across its programs and operations, giving staff more capacity to focus on the high-touch work that actually moves founders forward. The founders in MassChallenge's network are operating in some of the most complex markets in the world. They're navigating regulated industries, long partner timelines,
- [MassChallenge Supports SHIELD Fund in Mass Wins Act](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-featured-in-mass-wins-act-shield-working-group/) - MassChallenge CEO Cait Brumme: The SHIELD Capital Fund in Governor Healey's Mass Wins Act is 'bold, strategic investment' in MA defense innovation.
- [From Constellation to Traction: s'more works and MassChallenge Advance Select Startups into the 2026 Traction Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/smoreworks-and-masschallenge-advance-select-startups-into-2026-traction-program/) - A group of startups from the Constellation program are taking their next step with MassChallenge. In partnership with s'more works, five companies from the Japan-based cohort have been selected to continue into MassChallenge’s 2026 Traction Program, where the focus shifts from exploration to real market engagement. Through programming in Boston and Dallas, these founders will
- [MassChallenge Switzerland and Louis Dreyfus Company Open Applications for the LDC Impact Prize 2026, Supporting Innovative Solutions in Food and Agriculture Supply Chains](https://masschallenge.org/news/ldc-impact-prize-2026-launch/) - MassChallenge Switzerland and Louis Dreyfus Company Open Applications for the LDC Impact Prize 2026, for Scaleups in Food and Agriculture Supply Chains.
- [In Extenso Suisse and MassChallenge Switzerland Partner to Support the Next Generation of Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/new-partnership-in-extenso/) - MassChallenge Switzerland is proud to announce a new partnership with In Extenso Suisse, a modern fiduciary firm dedicated to supporting companies' growth.
- [MassChallenge Selected as Local Anchor for World Economic Forum’s Yes/Cities Initiative in Boston](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-selected-as-local-anchor-for-world-economic-forums-yes-cities-initiative-in-boston/) - MassChallenge selected as the anchor for WEF's Yes/Cities initiative in Boston, accelerating innovation at the intersection of food & health.
- [Accelerating Impact Together: Louis Dreyfus Company & MassChallenge Switzerland](https://masschallenge.org/news/ldc-climate-resilience-prize-2025-pre-finalists/) - Through the Louis Dreyfus Climate Resilience Prize and the participation of early and later-stage startups, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and MassChallenge Switzerland are working together to drive meaningful, scalable impact in agriculture and food value chains.
- [10 Years of Impact: MassChallenge Switzerland Honours Its Global Startup and Innovation Community](https://masschallenge.org/news/mcch-10-years-awards-2025/) - Renens (Vaud), Switzerland – October 31, 2025 MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday hosted its 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland. The event gathered around 500 guests from across the innovation ecosystem to celebrate the winners of its 2025 Early-Stage Startup Accelerator Programme, as well as
- [Celebrating Innovation: MassChallenge UK Announces the 2025 Awards Winners at London’s City Hall  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/celebrating-innovation-masschallenge-uk-announces-the-2025-awards-winners-at-londons-city-hall/) - London, United Kingdom – 24 October 2025 MassChallenge UK, part of the global MassChallenge network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, last night celebrated the conclusion of its 2025 programme with an inspiring Awards Ceremony at City Hall, London. The event brought together founders, experts, investors, and partners to celebrate 40 early-stage startups from this
- [Mathys & Squire and MassChallenge UK launch strategic partnership to support high-impact startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/mathys-squire-and-masschallenge-uk-launch-strategic-partnership-to-support-high-impact-startups/) - September 17th, 2025 (London, United Kingdom) – MassChallenge United Kingdom, the global zero-equity startup accelerator, today announces a new partnership with leading intellectual property firm Mathys & Squire, aimed at strengthening the patent strategy and protection of early-stage startups tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. This collaboration will bring Mathys & Squire’s world-class expertise in
- [SharkNinja Partners with MassChallenge to Launch Student Entrepreneur Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/sharkninja-partners-with-masschallenge-to-launch-student-entrepreneur-challenge/) - September 30, 2025 (Boston, MA) SharkNinja has joined forces with MassChallenge to launch the SharkNinja Innovation Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to empower the next generation of problem solvers. For SharkNinja, the Challenge is a way to spotlight its culture of innovation and fuel the ideas that could define the company’s future. The collaboration underscores
- [Caitlin Reimers Brumme Named a 2025 Massachusetts Mogul](https://masschallenge.org/news/caitlin-reimers-brumme-named-a-2025-massachusetts-mogul/) - October 1, 2025 (Boston, MA) – Massachusetts Business Network has named Caitlin Reimers Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge, to its 2025 list of Massachusetts Moguls. The annual list recognizes business leaders across the Commonwealth who are driving innovation, growth, and community impact. This recognition reflects both Cait’s leadership and the momentum created by the MassChallenge community
- [Tate & Lyle partners with MassChallenge to foster food innovation hubs](https://masschallenge.org/news/tate-and-lyle-partnership/) - Tate & Lyle PLC, a global leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced a new strategic partnership with MassChallenge UK and MassChallenge Switzerland, globals hubs in the renowned early-stage start-up accelerator, to help foster innovation ecosystems driving the future of food.
- [Seven Finalists Selected for The New MassChallenge Switzerland’s Prize to Advance Global Nutrition and Food Security](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-food-security-prize-2025/) - Lausanne, Switzerland — August 22, 2025 — MassChallenge Switzerland is proud to announce the seven finalists for their new Prize to Fight Malnutrition and Enhance Food Security, part of the World Food Forum (WFF)'s Startup Innovation Awards 2025. The prize highlights innovative solutions that combat malnutrition, improve food accessibility, and strengthen agrifood systems, particularly in
- [Introducing the BAE Systems Deep-Tech Accelerator Cohort: Where Dual-Use Innovation Meets Real-World Impact ](https://masschallenge.org/news/introducing-the-bae-systems-deep-tech-accelerator-cohort-where-dual-use-innovation-meets-real-world-impact/) - Meet the three startups selected for the BAE Systems Deep-Tech Accelerator, a program by MassChallenge supporting dual-use innovation in defense and security.
- [MassChallenge and Smore Works Announce Top 10 Finalists for the 2025 Constellation Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-smore-works-announce-top-10-finalists-for-the-2025-constellation-program/) - Meet the Top 10 startups selected for MassChallenge’s 2025 Constellation Program accelerating Japan’s top innovators into the U.S. market.
- [MassChallenge Welcomes Nicole Valentine to the Board of Directors](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-welcomes-nicole-valentine-to-the-board-of-directors/) - MassChallenge proudly announces the addition of Nicole Valentine to our Board of Directors. An attorney, strategist, and internationally recognized FinTech leader, Nicole brings a powerful mix of financial expertise, policy experience, and a strong commitment to inclusive innovation. From advising Wall Street to shaping digital asset policy at the national level, Nicole has spent her
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/switzerland-2025-accelerator-cohort/) - June 2nd, 2025 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of the global MassChallenge network, proudly announces the 103 early-stage startups selected for the 2025 accelerator programme. This year’s cohort represents the top 8% of global applicants, chosen by nearly 400 independent experts from the MassChallenge Switzerland community. Each startup received tailored feedback from the judging
- [MassChallenge UK Announces 2025 Early-Stage Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-2025-cohort/) - June 2nd, 2025 (London, United Kingdom) – MassChallenge UK, part of the global MassChallenge network, proudly announces the 41 early-stage startups selected for the 2025 accelerator programme. This year’s cohort represents the top 8% of global applicants, chosen by nearly 400 independent experts from across the MassChallenge Switzerland & UK communities. Each startup received tailored feedback
- [MassChallenge and The Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute at the Friedman School at Tufts University Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Nutrition and Health Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-tufts-food-nutrition-innovation-institute-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-nutrition-and-health-innovation/) - Boston, MA – June 18, 2025 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators accelerating startups solving massive challenges, and the Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, today announced a strategic collaboration to support innovation at the intersection of food,
- [Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge 2025: Celebrating the Winners Driving Change in Food Innovation ](https://masschallenge.org/news/sfs-challenge-2025-final/) - Cover picture: Startup & Partner Grand Winner 2025 - click to unfold Massimo Selmo, Board Member of MassChallenge Switzerland; Giulia Malizia, Scientist II, Taste & Wellbeing Apply, at Givaudan; Gary Schuler and Jim Weaver, Co-Founders of GTF Technologies; and Matt Lashmar, Managing Director of MassChallenge Switzerland. 💚 A Catalyst for Real-World Impact Each year, this
- [Greentown Labs and MassChallenge Form Strategic Partnership to Support Early-Stage Climate Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/news/greentown-labs-and-masschallenge-form-strategic-partnership-to-support-early-stage-climate-entrepreneurs/) - The organizations will collaborate to provide industry expertise and resources for program participants while strengthening the startup ecosystem Boston, Mass. and Houston, Texas, May 22, 2025 — Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech and energy startup incubator in the world, and MassChallenge, the global network for innovators solving massive challenges, today announced a collaborative partnership to amplify the impact
- [MassChallenge Announces 2025 Air Force Labs Cohort: Bridging Commercial Innovation and Defense ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2025-air-force-labs-cohort-bridging-commercial-innovation-and-defense/) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is proud to unveil the 12 startups selected for the 2025 MassChallenge Air Force Labs Accelerator. Meet the cohort here. Now in its sixth year, the Air Force Labs Accelerator runs in partnership with the Hanscom Air Force Base Innovation Team and MassChallenge continues to serve as a critical
- [UTokyo IPC and MassChallenge Partner to Fuel U.S. – Japan Startup Collaboration](https://masschallenge.org/news/utokyo-ipc-and-masschallenge-partner-to-fuel-u-s-japan-startup-collaboration/) - Bridge To MassChallenge UTokyo IPC 2024 Kicks Off with Two U.S. Startups Advancing Market Expansion in Japan BOSTON & TOKYO—UTokyo IPC, the venture investment arm of the University of Tokyo, and MassChallenge, a leading global startup accelerator, have joined forces to launch Bridge To MassChallenge UTokyo IPC 2024. This initiative provides high-potential U.S. academia-driven startups with
- [The Power of Partnership: Duane Morris and MassChallenge’s Ongoing Commitment to Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/news/the-power-of-partnership-duane-morris-and-masschallenges-ongoing-commitment-to-entrepreneurs/) - Boston, MA – April 23, 2025: MassChallenge, the global network for innovators solving massive challenges and Duane Morris LLP, a leading international law firm with over 900 attorneys dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions have a history of helping startups. When Daniel R. Pierce and Dana Blakslee of Duane Morris first met with MassChallenge Co-Founders
- [Winners Announced at RESOLVE ‘25 MassChallenge Showcase and Awards ](https://masschallenge.org/news/winners-announced-at-resolve-25-masschallenge-showcase-and-awards/) - Boston, MA April 14, 2025 – On April 10, MassChallenge hosted RESOLVE 2025: The MassChallenge Showcase and Awards, a celebration of the bold entrepreneurs and innovative startups transforming massive challenges into real-world solutions. This year’s event marked a significant milestone—15 years since MassChallenge’s founding—and welcomed Governor Maura Healey alongside more than 300 guests to the State
- [MassChallenge & BAE Systems partner to accelerate innovation in AI and Autonomy](https://masschallenge.org/news/partnership-baesystems/) - February 20th, 2025 (London United Kingdom) – MassChallenge UK, as part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, is happy to announce a new collaboration with BAE Systems, a global leader in the provision of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence aerospace and security solutions. Dave Ewing, Head of Technology Commercialisation at BAE Systems, said: “This
- [MassChallenge & Mars partner to support innovative solutions for a healthier planet](https://masschallenge.org/news/partnership-mars/) - February 20, 2025 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, is happy to announce its partnership with Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, dedicated to creating a positive impact through sustainability and innovation. With brands loved worldwide, Mars focuses on reducing its environmental footprint,
- [The Future of FinTech Starts Here: Meet the 2025 MassChallenge FinTech Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/the-future-of-fintech-starts-here-meet-the-2025-masschallenge-fintech-cohort/) - Boston, MA February 12th, 2025 – 110 startups applied. Only 12 made the cut. MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is thrilled for you to meet the 12 startups that have come out on top for the 2025 FinTech cohort: After three rigorous rounds of judging, 110 FinTech applications, and a two-day in-person pitch event,
- [FinTech Founders: 120+ Banks Are Ready to Solve with You in a New Partnership Between MassChallenge and Mass Bankers Association ](https://masschallenge.org/news/fintech-founders-120-banks-are-ready-to-solve-with-you-in-a-new-partnership-between-masschallenge-and-mass-bankers-association/) - Boston, MA – February 14, 2025: MassChallenge, the global network for innovators solving massive challenges, is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA), a multi-faceted banking trade group representing over 120 banks. This partnership will support founders who are addressing real-world challenges in the community bank market, opening doors to cultivating mentor relationships
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Partners with Eisberg to Empower Startup Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/news/partnership-eisberg/) - January 28th, 2025 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, is happy to announce its partnership with Eisberg, a leading European producer of fresh convenience salads, vegetables, and fruits, with a strong presence in Switzerland and Eastern Europe for over 50 years. Operating in 12 countries, Eisberg is committed to
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Teams Up with Novonesis in Strategic Partnership](https://masschallenge.org/news/partnership-novonesis/) - February 4th, 2025 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, is excited to announce its partnership with Novonesis, leader in biosolutions, driving sustainability across Food & Beverages, Human Health, and Planetary Health. Their innovative enzymes and microbial solutions enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact, promoting healthier lives and
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Opens its 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Alongside the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-2025-early-stage-accelerator-program/) - Lausanne, Switzerland, January 15, 2025 – MassChallenge Switzerland opens the call for applications today until March 5 to the 10th edition of its Early-Stage Startup Accelerator program, for startups providing solutions in any sector, with a focus on 3 Tracks: Sustainable Food, Sustainable & Efficient Industry and HealthTech. Participating startups will be mentored by some
- [MassChallenge and s'more works Launch THE CONSTELLATION PROGRAM: A Global Growth Opportunity for Deep Tech, Healthcare, FemTech, and Other Industry Startups   ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-smore-works-launch-the-constellation-program-a-global-growth-opportunity-for-deep-tech-healthcare-femtech-and-other-industry-startups/) - Boston, MA, December 17, 2024 - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators and a global leader in startup acceleration, and s'more works, a Tokyo-based innovation catalyst, proudly announces the launch of THE CONSTELLATION PROGRAM, a groundbreaking initiative designed to accelerate high-potential startups in Deep Tech, Healthcare, FemTech, and other industries. This program is proudly supported
- [MassChallenge Announces Strategic Partnership with Inspiralia to Support High-Impact Founders’ Startup Growth ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-strategic-partnership-with-inspiralia-to-support-high-impact-founders-startup-growth/) - Boston, MA, December 17, 2024 – MassChallenge, a global network empowering innovators to solve massive challenges, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Inspiralia, a leading consultancy specializing in innovation financing and product commercialization. This partnership will combine MassChallenge’s commitment to equitable access for entrepreneurs with Inspiralia’s expertise in financing innovation, providing founders with
- [MassChallenge Selects 17 Startups for the Impact Ventures Program ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-selects-17-startups-for-the-social-impact-ventures-program/) - Boston, MA (December 12, 2024) MassChallenge is thrilled to announce the 17 groundbreaking startups selected for the 2024 Impact Ventures Cohort. Learn more about the startups here. These visionary founders are at the frontier of social innovation, tackling pressing global challenges with innovative solutions. As a top-ranked global accelerator program with a proven track record
- [MassChallenge Announces 2024 Healthcare Challenge Program Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2024-healthcare-challenge-program-cohort/) - Boston, MA (November 19th, 2024) – MassChallenge has selected its 2024 startup cohort for one of its core offerings in healthcare innovation . Meet the startups here: The Healthcare Challenge Program is designed to fuel innovative advancements in the healthcare industry by fostering strategic partnerships between promising startups and leading enterprises. After a rigorous three-round
- [2024 MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Ceremony Celebrates 12 Winners and LDC Climate Resilience Prize Champion ](https://masschallenge.org/news/2024-masschallenge-switzerland-awards-ceremony/) - Lausanne, Switzerland, November 1, 2024 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, hosted yesterday in Lausanne, Switzerland, its 2024 MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Ceremony, announcing and celebrating its 2024 Early-Stage Startup Accelerator Program winners, as well as the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Climate Resilience Prize laureate. Hosted in Lausanne,
- [MassChallenge BlueTech Program Welcomes the 2024 Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-bluetech-program-welcomes-the-2024-cohort/) - Boston, MA, October 17, 2024 – MassChallenge, a global nonprofit that empowers innovators to build novel solutions to complex challenges has recently launched the 2024 BlueTech program. Entrepreneurs who participate in the program are developing innovations that address critical challenges in national security, defense, and climate change. Meet the 2024 BlueTech Cohort here. After
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Celebrates 2023 Winners and Unveils LDC Climate Resilience Prize Laureate ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge_switzerland_awards_2023/) - Lausanne, Switzerland, October 27, 2023 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, celebrated yesterday the winners of its 2023 Early-Stage Startup Accelerator Program, as well as the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Climate Resilience Prize laureate. Hosted in Lausanne, Switzerland, the 2023 MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Ceremony was attended by
- [MassChallenge and UTokyo Call for Startups Based in the U.S. to Enter the Japanese Market with Support from Corporates  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-utokyo-call-for-japanese-startup-applications-to-enter-the-japanese-market-with-support-from-corporates/) - MassChallenge and UTokyo IPC are partnering to offer startup alums based in the U.S. a unique opportunity to collaborate with Japan's leading corporations, gain access to the lucrative Japanese market, and compete for non-equity cash prizes. We're seeking innovative startups with proven business models and early revenue. Learn more about the program and apply. By partnering
- [10 Chilean Startups Head to Boston to Expand Their International Presence](https://masschallenge.org/news/10-chilean-startups-head-to-boston-to-expand-their-international-presence/) - For the fourth consecutive year, MassChallenge, in partnership with ChileMass and Corfo, is excited to support 10 Chilean startups with a week-long immersive bootcamp in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the ChileMass Emprende Program. After a competitive three-month digital phase involving 30 startups, ChileMass Foundation, with the support of Corfo, has selected 10 finalists. These
- [Autodesk Climate Intelligence Challenge: Unleashing the Power of Intelligence in Climate and Sustainability](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-autodesk-partner-to-deliver-inaugural-climate-accelerator-program/) - Boston, MA (July 15, 2024) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is excited to announce its partnership with Autodesk, a global leader in technology for design and make industries. Together we are defining a new space of innovation necessary for mitigating and adapting to climate change: Climate Intelligence. Together, we believe Climate Intelligence integrates
- [MassChallenge UK Announces Its 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-2024-early-stage-accelerator-cohort/) - June 12, 2024 (London) – MassChallenge UK, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the 18 early-stage startups invited to join the 2024 acceleration program. The selected startups represent the top 10% of applications we received from around the world. They were judged by over 35 independent experts from the MassChallenge Community, who
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Its 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-2024-early-stage-accelerator-cohort/) - May 24, 2024 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the 100 early-stage startups invited to join the 2024 acceleration program. The selected startups represent the top 8% of applications we received from around the world. They were judged by over 300 independent experts from the MassChallenge Switzerland
- [MassChallenge Announces the 2024 U.S. Early Stage Cohort  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-the-2024-u-s-early-stage-cohort/) - MassChallenge has invited 128 innovative startups joining our community this summer as part of the 2024 U.S. Early Stage Program. These startups were selected from over 1300 applications, making this a highly competitive process that highlights the exceptional quality and diversity of emerging talent in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The selection process involved two rigorous rounds of
- [15 Startups Selected for the Sixth Air Force Labs Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/15-startups-selected-for-the-sixth-air-force-labs-cohort/) - Boston, MA (June 4, 2024) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is excited to announce the 15 startups selected for the sixth Air Force Labs cohort. Meet the startups in detail here. The MassChallenge Air Force Labs program supports dual-use technology startups by fostering partnerships with the U.S. Air Force. Throughout the program, participating
- [MassChallenge Partners with NATO DIANA to Drive Innovation in Transatlantic Security, Surveillance and Energy Resilience ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-partners-with-nato-diana-to-drive-innovation-in-transatlantic-security-surveillance-and-energy-resilience/) - BOSTON, May 9, 2024 -- MassChallenge, a renowned global accelerator based in Boston, has announced a strategic partnership with NATO DIANA, the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic. NATO established this organization to find and accelerate dual-use innovation capacity across the Alliance. As part of the collaboration, MassChallenge and NATO DIANA will convene on May 30, 2024,
- [SIG and MassChallenge Switzerland forge dynamic partnership to fuel startup innovation](https://masschallenge.org/news/mcch-sig-collaboration/) - Strategic collaboration to connect packaging leader and visionary founders to accelerate future development Renens - Switzerland, May 16, 2024—MassChallenge Switzerland announces a strategic collaboration with SIG, a leading solutions provider of packaging, with a primary focus on sustainability. The paramount objective of this dynamic partnership is for MassChallenge Switzerland to connect visionary founders with SIG,
- [MassChallenge Announces New Partnership with Top VC Law Firm Gunderson Dettmer ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-new-partnership-with-top-vc-law-firm-gunderson-dettmer/) - Boston, MA March 28, 2024: MassChallenge, a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs with bold, disruptive ideas from non-traditional backgrounds, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Gunderson Dettmer, a law firm dedicated to innovation and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This collaboration combines MassChallenge's unique equity-free accelerator model with Gunderson Dettmer's expertise in legal counsel for
- [MassChallenge UK Opens Applications For Its Second Edition 2024](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-early-stage-accelerator-2024/) - March 26, 2024 (London) – MassChallenge, the global network of zero-equity accelerators is thrilled to announce the opening of its second application call for the UK Programme. With the continued support of Sir Stephen Timms OBE MP, we’re excited about scaling our successful 2023 pilot with a new objective of 20 startups in 2024. Focused
- [MassChallenge, the Global Network for innovators, Announces a Partnership with Dropbox DocSend, the Secure Document Sharing Platform](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-the-global-network-for-innovators-announces-a-partnership-with-dropbox-docsend-the-secure-document-sharing-platform/) - Boston, MA March 12, 2024 – MassChallenge, founded in 2009 in Boston, MA, has a commitment to accelerating high-impact startups, connecting them with experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. Through a unique equity-free model, MassChallenge programs have successfully accelerated over 4400 startups with bold, disruptive ideas from non-traditional backgrounds, fostering
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-2024-early-stage-accelerator-program-cohort/) - 30 Israeli and international startups chosen to participate in the prestigious four-month program Jerusalem – March 6th, 2024: MassChallenge Israel, part of the MassChallenge global network of innovators and the largest zero-equity startup accelerator in Israel, announced today the 30 startups joining the 2024 MassChallenge Israel Early-Stage Accelerator. With over 150 applicants this year from
- [DCU Announces Partnership with Global Accelerator MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/dcu-announces-partnership-with-global-accelerator-masschallenge/) - DCU announces partnership with global accelerator, MassChallenge MARLBOROUGH, MA (March 5, 2024) — Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) is expanding its participation in the fintech innovation community. Digital Credit Union (DCU), the largest credit union headquartered in New England – and MassChallenge, a global zero-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston with U.S. offices in Massachusetts
- [MassChallenge Hosts annual RESOLVE Awards Event at The State Room, Boston Awarding Nearly $1M Equity-Free Cash and Investment Prizes](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-hosts-its-annual-resolve-awards-event-at-the-state-room-boston-awarding-nearly-1m-equity-free-cash-and-investment-prizes/) - On February 8, RESOLVE ‘24 MassChallenge Showcase and Awards recognized the founders at the frontier of change. Before the awards reception, MassChallenge hosted a startup showcase where 32 startups, including award finalists, demonstrated their innovations in Climate, Dual Use, FinTech, HealthTech, Social Impact and more! After the startup showcase, MassChallenge Board Member and Head of
- [MassChallenge Announces 2024 FinTech Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2024-fintech-cohort/) - Boston, MA (February 13th, 2024) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is thrilled to announce the 13 startups invited to participate in the 2024 FinTech cohort. Meet them here: MassChallenge FinTech accelerates outcomes-driven partnerships between startups and enterprises to fuel innovation in financial services. From February to June, participating fintech startups will work 1:1
- [MassChallenge Switzerland and Puratos Unite as Strategic Partners in Open Innovation  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/puratos_masschallenge-switzerland_strategic-partners/) - Switzerland – January 29th, 2024 MassChallenge Switzerland, a key member of the global MassChallenge innovator community, proudly announces its strategic partnership with Puratos, a distinguished global leader in delivering cutting-edge food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries. Through this collaboration, Puratos will have the privilege of tapping into a carefully curated
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Launches Its 2024 Early-Stage Startup Accelerator Program, Alongside the 2nd Edition of the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-2024-early-stage-accelerator/) - Lausanne, Switzerland, January 16, 2024 – MassChallenge Switzerland opened today the call for applications for the 9th edition of its Early-Stage Startup Accelerator program, alongside the second edition of the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize, supporting startups working to drive climate resilience in agriculture and food value chains. The 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator program is
- [MassChallenge Announces NATO DIANA Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-nato-diana-cohort/) - The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) announced 44 startups into its inaugural cohort today, twelve of which will be hosted at the MassChallenge Headquarters in Boston in 2024. “MassChallenge is honored to serve as an accelerator site for NATO DIANA in its pilot year, leveraging its ecosystems local to Boston, across the
- [MassChallenge Announces 2023 Competition Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2023-competition-finalists/) - Congratulations to the Awards Competition Finalists who are competing for equity free cash and prizes at MassChallenge's upcoming annual awards event. The winners will be announced on February 8, 2024 at RESOLVE '24 Showcase and Awards in Boston, MA. This year's awards finalists include members of the 2023 U.S. Early Stage Cohort as well as
- [MassChallenge Selected as Member of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-selected-as-member-of-arpa-h-investor-catalyst-hub-spoke-network/) - MassChallenge Joins a Nationwide Network Working to Accelerate Transformative Health Solutions Boston, Massachusetts, November 21, 2023—MassChallenge, the global network for innovators working to solve massive challenges, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched
- [MassChallenge, MITRE, Knowality, Ad Hoc, and CNSI Select Finalists in the Maternal-Child Health Equity Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mitre-knowality-adhoc-and-cnsi-select-finalists-in-the-maternal-child-health-equity-challenge/) - The selected finalists will work with expert teams to improve and scale their market solutions, targeted at enhancing equity in maternal and infant health in underserved populations. Boston, MA (August 1, 2022) – MassChallenge in coordination with Ad Hoc, CNSI, Knowality and MITRE today announced two startups invited to participate in the Maternal Child Health
- [MassChallenge Announces Inaugural Human Potential Sprint Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-inaugural-human-potential-sprint-cohort/) - Boston, MA, October 20, 2023 - Today, MassChallenge, global nonprofit accelerator connecting innovators to grow and transform economies, launches its inaugural Human Potential Sprint. The program will drive novel technologies toward new use cases and opportunities, with an aim to measure, push, and surpass previously defined bounds of the human body. MassChallenge welcomes fifteen startups
- [MassChallenge Announces 2023 BlueTech Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2023-bluetech-cohort/) - Boston, MA, October 2, 2023 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, ran an application cycle last month to attract a group of high impact entrepreneurs who are working to provide solutions in the BlueTech / maritime industry. The applicant pool saw a wide representation of solutions that included autonomous systems, sensors, cyber security, digital
- [Accelerating Startup Growth: Announcing Capchase’s Partnership with MassChallenge ](https://masschallenge.org/news/accelerating-startup-growth-announcing-capchases-partnership-with-masschallenge/) - MassChallenge is proud to announce a partnership with Capchase, the leading non-dilutive funding provider for startups. Why We Joined Forces MassChallenge understands the challenges startup founders face regarding all aspects of their growth journey. MassChallenge has many aspects of non-finance based support and mentorship covered but was looking for new ways to offer their
- [MassChallenge Partners with Akamai to Foster Startup Growth  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-partners-with-akamai-to-foster-startup-growth/) - BOSTON, MA, September, 28, 2023 – MassChallenge has joined forces with Akamai to help startups in MassChallenge’s global innovation network gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving digital marketplace. The partnership gives startups that participate in MassChallenge’s early stage program access to Akamai cloud computing experts, as well as valuable credits for Akamai cloud
- [Empowering Innovation: Kicking off MassChallenge UK AI Pilot Programme in London](https://masschallenge.org/news/uk-ai-pilot-project-2023/) - An article from Ohemaa K-Peprah, our Program Manager in the UK. On July the 19th we kicked off an AI Pilot Programme at the University of East London. The initiative aims to advance the landscape of startups within the AI industry and contribute significantly to the vibrant ecosystem within the city and beyond. The programme
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Japan Announces Top 23 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-to-masschallenge-japan-announces-top-23-startups/) - BOSTON, MA – Bridge to MassChallenge Japan, a national startup competition that identifies and accelerates the most high-impact startups across Japan, announced today the 23 semi-finalist startups that will participate in a virtual LEANSTACK Foundations program and intensive in-person boot camp in Tokyo, Japan between August 8th and of August 25th, 2023. This program is designed
- [MassChallenge Israel Unveils Winners of the 2023 Early-Stage Accelerator at Jerusalem Finale](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-unveils-winners-of-the-2023-early-stage-accelerator-at-jerusalem-finale/) - MassChallange Israel Introduces New Managing Director, Motti Sigel, Alongside 2023 Cohort Winners Jerusalem – July 18, 2023: MassChallenge Israel, the largest equity-free accelerator program in Israel, has announced the winners of the 2023 Early-Stage Accelerator Program. Unveiled at the 2023 Finale event, which took place on Monday evening in Jerusalem, the winning companies will go
- [Startups selected to compete for the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize](https://masschallenge.org/news/startups-selected-to-compete-for-the-louis-dreyfus-company-climate-resilience-prize/) - During the first part of the MassChallenge Bootcamp, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the creation of the first LDC Climate Resilience Prize to support startups working to drive the climate resilience and decarbonization of agriculture and food value chains. This unconditional and non-dilutive cash prize of CHF 100,000 will be awarded to the startup with
- [Applications Open - MassChallenge Collaboration with CIC and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for an Overseas Entrepreneur Development Program for Japanese Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/applications-open-masschallenge-collaboration-with-cic-and-japans-ministry-of-economy-trade-and-industry-for-an-overseas-entrepreneur-development-program-for-japanese-startups/) - TOKYO & BOSTON – June 20, 2023 - CIC, the global leader in building and operating innovation campuses, in collaboration with MassChallenge, a global network for innovators, has been selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to create and operate a startup accelerator program for Japanese entrepreneurs focused on growing their businesses
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 2023 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-2023-early-stage-accelerator-program-cohort/) - May 25, 2023 (Renens, Switzerland) - MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the 112 early-stage startups invited to join the 2023 Accelerator Program. The selected startups represent the top 9% of applications we received from around the world. They were judged by over 300 independent experts from the MassChallenge Switzerland
- [MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage Accelerator Announces 2023 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-u-s-early-stage-accelerator-announces-2023-cohort/) - Dear MassChallenge Community, On behalf of the MassChallenge team, I'm thrilled to congratulate our 2023 U.S. Early Stage Startups on their acceptance! Over the past several months, our team has worked tirelessly to aggregate feedback, explore new startup trends, re-imagine our offerings, and interact with hundreds of eager founders. This effort resulted in more than
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Awards CHF 400’000 in Equity-Free Cash Prizes to the Top 12 2022 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-awards-chf-400000-in-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-the-top-12-2022-startups/) - Oct 28, Lausanne, Switzerland – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, awarded CHF 400,000 last evening in equity-free cash prizes to the 2022 top 12 startups from its early-stage program and in-kind prizes to 12 runner-up Swiss startups. Since 2016 MassChallenge Switzerland has supported 610 startups who have raised 985M CHF of
- [MassChallenge Concludes the Fifth Annual FinTech Program, Bridging the Gap Between C-Suite Enterprise Organizations and Founders in the Financial Sector ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-concludes-the-fifth-annual-fintech-program-bridging-the-gap-between-c-suite-enterprise-organizations-and-founders-in-the-financial-sector/) - (Boston, MA, June 1, 2023) – The MassChallenge FinTech Program proudly announces another successful year of accelerating startup success through lasting, relationship-driven connections. Since 2018, MassChallenge FinTech has accelerated numerous startups, poised to address pressing challenges within the financial sector through cutting-edge solutions and groundbreaking partnerships. By bridging the gap between startups and established enterprises, MassChallenge seeks
- [Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge 2023: the 6 Winners will pitch in person for the Final](https://masschallenge.org/news/sustainable-food-solutions-challenge-2023-the-6-winners-will-pitch-in-person-for-the-final/) - Renens, Switzerland – May 4th, 2023 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the 6 Winners of the Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge and the in-person Final on May 26th. On May 26th, the top 6 startups will pitch how their solutions, in collaboration with our Corporate Partners, can reduce Green House Gas emissions, and
- [Cohort Announced for the 2023 MassChallenge and AARP AgeTech Collaborative](https://masschallenge.org/news/cohort-announced-for-the-2023-masschallenge-and-aarp-agetech-collaborative/) - Boston, MA (May 15, 2023) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and the AARP Age Tech Collaborative, invites 9 startups to participate in its inaugural AgeTech cohort. The AgeTech Collaborative program provides startups with the opportunity to interface with industry leaders, learn to navigate complex HealthTech regulations and policies, and opportunities to calibrate and shape
- [MassChallenge Israel’s 49-Company Cohort Shifts into High-Gear Acceleration](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israels-49-company-cohort-shifts-into-high-gear-acceleration/) - Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum Adds Voice of Government Support to MassChallenge, Touting City’s Diversity and Spirit of Creativity and Innovation JERUSALEM, Israel – May 2, 2023 – MassChallenge IL, Israel’s largest equity-free accelerator program, today completed its 2023 cohort Launch event, which brought together the 49 startups. The event, held in Jerusalem, focused on
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 2023 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-2023-early-stage-accelerator-program-cohort/) - 49 Israeli and international startups chosen to participate in the prestigious four-month program Jerusalem – April 2, 2023: MassChallenge Israel, part of the MassChallenge global network of innovators and the largest zero-equity startup accelerator in Israel, announced today the 49 startups joining the 2023 MassChallenge Israel Early-Stage Accelerator. With over 350 applicants this year from
- [<strong>MassChallenge Announces 2023 HealthTech Cohort</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2023-healthtech-cohort/) - Boston, MA (March 20, 2023) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announces 37 startups invited to participate in its 2023 HealthTech cohort. Meet the MassChallenge HealthTech 2023 cohort here. “This year, perhaps more than any other, may be the most consequential for healthcare. As we emerge from a global pandemic to a newly established normal
- [<strong>MassChallenge Hosts Resolve Summit and Names Winners at the 2023 Resolve MassChallenge Awards</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-hosts-resolve-summit-and-names-winners-at-the-2023-resolve-masschallenge-awards/) - The Global Network for Innovators hosts nano conference and Awards over $1.1 M in Equity Free Cash and Prizes Boston, MA – MassChallenge awarded over $1.1M equity-free cash and investment prizes to 22 startups from the 2022 early-stage cohort and MassChallenge alums. Before the awards reception, MassChallenge hosted the Resolve Summit, an invite-only nano-conference that featured
- [MassChallenge Calls on Startups to Apply to Win Up to $1M Dollars in Cash Prizes](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-calls-on-startups-to-apply-to-win-up-to-1m-dollars-in-cash-prizes/) - (Boston, MA, February 22, 2023) - For the last 12 years, MassChallenge has supported over 4,000 startups going on to raise well over $9B in funding. MassChallenge has offices in Boston, Houston, and Dallas and operates in 18 other countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, empowering local communities with entrepreneurship. For startups eager to apply to the
- [MassChallenge and IBM Announce Winners from AI and Security Mentorship Program for Historically Underrepresented Startup Founders](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-ibm-announce-winners-from-ai-and-security-mentorship-program-for-historically-underrepresented-startup-founders/) - November 22, 2022 -- The AI and Security Mentorship Program for Historically Underrepresented Founders, hosted by MassChallenge, today announced the innovative winners and finalists. IBM awarded a total of $50,000 in zero-equity cash prizes to three startups and named five runners up. A social learning platform focused on gamified self-esteem received the top prize. A digital
- [<strong>Global Decarbonization Accelerator Launches to Fast-Track CO2 Reduction</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/news/global-decarbonization-accelerator-launches-to-fast-track-co2-reduction/) - Kaplak Partners and MassChallenge announce the first cohort of their Decarbonization Accelerator, a global program designed to fast-track scaleup-stage businesses taking aim at reducing CO2 emissions across multiple industries. The program will engage a diverse group of entrepreneurs representing 10 companies based all over the world, from the U.S. to Europe to Asia. The 4-week
- [<strong>MassChallenge Announces 2023 FinTech Cohort</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2023-fintech-cohort/) - Boston, MA (February 2nd, 2023) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, is thrilled to announce the 20 startups invited to participate in the 2023 FinTech cohort. Meet them here: MassChallenge FinTech accelerates outcomes-driven partnerships between startups and enterprises to fuel innovation in financial services. From February to June, participating fintech startups will work 1:1 with
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Launches 2023 Startup Accelerator Program, Alongside New Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-launches-2023-startup-accelerator-program-louis-dreyfus-company-climate-resilience-prize/) - Lausanne, Switzerland, January 25, 2023 – MassChallenge Switzerland opened today the call for applications for the 8th edition of its Early-Stage Startup Accelerator, alongside a new Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Climate Resilience Prize supporting startups working to drive climate resilience in agriculture and food value chains. The 2023 Early-Stage Accelerator program is now open for
- [Announcing the Resolve 2023 Award Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/announcing-the-resolve-2023-award-finalists/) - Congratulations to the startups advancing to the final round of this year's competition. The startups will compete for up to $1M in equity-free cash prizes. Meet the 30 startups across 5 different industries here.
- [<strong>MassChallenge and MITRE Select 10 Startups for the MITRE Social Innovation Mentorship Program</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-mitre-select-10-startups-for-the-mitre-social-innovation-mentorship-program/) - The selected cohort will work with and receive mentorship from MITRE experts across five challenge areas: advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), BlueTech, cybersecurity, and digital health. Boston, MA (January 17, 2023) – MassChallenge, in partnership with MITRE, today announced a cohort of ten startups participating in the MITRE Social Innovation Mentorship Program. The selected companies, all led
- [<strong>In Response to Mass Tech Layoffs, MassChallenge Launches Tech Innovator Residency Program</strong>](https://masschallenge.org/news/in-response-to-mass-tech-layoffs-masschallenge-launches-tech-innovator-residency-program/) - The program will invite tech innovators recently laid off to join its global network and leverage MassChallenge’s resources December 13, 2022 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announces its new Tech Innovator Residency Program, opening its doors to tech innovators who have been impacted by the recent wave of tech layoffs and are
- [2022 U.S. Early Stage Community Choice Award](https://masschallenge.org/news/2022-us-early-stage-community-choice-award/) - This year, MassChallenge introduced the community choice award during the early stage program. After an overwhelming number of votes and participation from the MassChallenge community, there are two winners! Find out who won and learn more about this inaugural $25,000 zero-equity cash prize here.
- [MassChallenge and MITRE Announce the MITRE Social Innovation Mentorship Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-mitre-announce-the-mitre-social-innovation-mentorship-program/) - Boston, Mass., November 7, 2022 — MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and MITRE, an operator of federally funded R&D centers, are partnering to launch a new mentorship program designed to lower barriers for underrepresented founders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Applicants must have at least one founder from historically underrepresented identities including Black, Indigenous, People of
- [MassChallenge Announces New Blue Tech Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-new-blue-tech-cohort/) - Boston, MA, October 11, 2022 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators ran an application cycle last month to attract a group of high impact entrepreneurs who are working to provide solutions in the blue tech/maritime industry. The applicant pool saw a wide representation of solutions that included autonomous and unmanned systems, sensors, AI solutions for
- [New Accelerator Will Break Down Barriers for Decarbonization Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/new-accelerator-will-break-down-barriers-for-decarbonization-startups/) - Boston, MA – October 4, 2022 – MassChallenge, THE global network for innovators and Kaplak Partners, an open innovation platform connecting the world’s top startups with legacy institutions, announce the Decarbonization Accelerator. Taking aim at reducing CO2 emissions in the world, this new global accelerator program seeks to support innovators tackling the greatest challenge of
- [More than 250 Startups Featured During the MassChallenge Startup Showcase](https://masschallenge.org/news/more-than-250-startups-featured-during-the-masschallenge-startup-showcase/) - Boston, MA – On September 21, MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, hosted a Startup Showcase where more than 250 startups pitched their cutting-edge solutions. The virtual, day-long event was divided into seven pitch-based sessions including Forging Your Own Path(ology), Putting “U” and “Me” in Consumer Healthcare, Clean Up on Aisle World, Movers, Shakers, and
- [New Tech Work Reports Reveals Shift Toward the Office and Freelance Workforce Amidst Market Downturn](https://masschallenge.org/news/new-tech-work-reports-reveals-shift-toward-the-office-and-freelance-workforce-amidst-market-downturn/) - September 8, 2022 – A.Team, the first members-only network of the world’s top product builders, and MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today released their inaugural 2022 Tech Work Report. The tech industry is facing a pivotal moment with the backdrop of the pandemic and difficult economic conditions, pushing leaders to change direction and adapt the way
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces Ten Startups as Winners of the 2022 Accelerator Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-ten-startups-as-winners-of-the-2022-accelerator-program/) - Startup winners will receive an all-expenses paid roadshow to Boston and New York to meet with investors, officials, and business leaders Jerusalem – July 21, 2022: Yesterday, 42 startup founders gathered, along with mentors, partners, and investors, to hear the winners of the 2022 MassChallenge Israel cohort. The four-month accelerator program concluded with a finale
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan 2019 Announces Three Winners](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-to-masschallenge-taiwan-2019-announces-three-winners/) - Boston, October 31, 2019 - Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan, an international startup competition that identifies and accelerates the top healthcare, high tech, clean tech, and social impact startups in the world, today announced the top three prize-winning startups of its 2019 program: Team 8 (France), Weav-Air (Canada), and Water (Taiwan). The top three startups will
- [MassChallenge Announces 2017 Class of Startups in Boston, Israel & Switzerland](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2017-class-startups-boston-israel-switzerland/) - 255 startups join global network Boston - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced that 255 of the worlds highest impact, highest-potential early-stage startups will participate in its 2017 accelerators in Boston, Israel, and Switzerland. Over the past seven years, MassChallenge has graduated more than 1,200 entrepreneurs from our intensive accelerator, enabling them
- [Pro Football Hall of Famers Connect with Jerusalem's Innovation All-Stars](https://masschallenge.org/news/pro-football-hall-famers-connect-jerusalems-innovation-all-stars/) - New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft Leads a Delegation of 18 Gold Jackets to Start-Up Nation Jerusalem The Jerusalem Development Authority, MassChallenge Israel, and Start-Up Nation Central hosted 18 Gold Jacket members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the United States for an innovation expo to showcase Israels leadership in technology and innovation. The innovation expo
- [MassChallenge and 401 Tech Bridge Introduce Blue Tech Accelerator and Fellowship Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-401-tech-bridge-introduce-blue-tech-accelerator-fellowship-program/) - Program to provide support and resources to high-quality blue tech startups in the region PORTSMOUTH, RI – July 20, 2021 –MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and 401 Tech Bridge, a non-profit economic development organization that serves as a super-connector for companies that are accelerating advanced materials and technology for commercial and government applications, will
- [MassChallenge and 401 Tech Bridge Announce Inaugural Blue Tech Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-401-tech-bridge-announce-inaugural-blue-tech-cohort/) - MassChallenge selects a promising group of maritime entrepreneurs for its inaugural 8-week hybrid accelerator program dedicated to the Blue Tech industry in cooperation with 401 Tech Bridge. October 20, 2021 (PROVIDENCE, RI) - MassChallenge, the global for innovators, in cooperation with 401 Tech Bridge, which accelerates the development of advanced materials and technology for commercial
- [MassChallenge Launches Global Applications for No-Equity Startup Accelerator Programs](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-global-applications-no-equity-startup-accelerator-programs/) - The 2015 MassChallenge programs are expected to attract more applicants than ever before. Approximately 200 startups will participate in the four-month accelerators in Boston and London, receiving free resources and opportunities, including mentorship, office space, and access to a global network. Finalist startups will compete for millions in non-dilutive cash awards: over $1.5 million in
- [Womens iLab Partners with MassChallenge to Encourage More Female Entrepreneurs](https://masschallenge.org/news/womens-ilab-partners-masschallenge-encourage-more-female-entrepreneurs/) - Women's iLab will sponsor several seats leading up to the 2015 accelerator for aspiring female entrepreneurs who will work out of the MassChallenge offices and tap into the accelerators vast resources including mentorship, training, access to funding, legal advice, and media outreach. These entrepreneurs will also then have the opportunity to apply for the 2015
- [MassChallenge Scholarship Program Empowers Entrepreneurs to Participate in 2015 Accelerator Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-scholarship-program-empowers-entrepreneurs-participate-2015-accelerator-program/) - Our goal with these scholarships is to help support emerging industries, said MassChallenge Boston Managing Director Scott Bailey, We understand the difficulties that these companies face and hope this will provide some financial relief so they can come to Boston to focus on their startups this Summer. Accelerator applications are open in Boston, Israel
- [MassChallenge Extends Global Reach with Record Number of Applicants](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-extends-global-reach-record-number-applicants/) - Applicants for both 2015 programs can be viewed here (note: stealth entrants not visible to the public): https://masschallenge.org/startups/2015/entrants "The overwhelming interest weve received from around the world is a testament to collaborative people and organizations who have helped us build a massive global network, said MassChallenge CEO John Harthorne. We are thrilled to see such
- [MassChallenge Reveals 2015s Most Promising Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-reveals-2015s-most-promising-startups/) - The full lists of 2015 startups can be found here: MassChallenge Boston: https://masschallenge.org/startups/boston/2015/ MassChallenge UK: https://masschallenge.org/startups/uk/2015/ The 200+ startups that will be entering our 2015 accelerator include many of the highest-impact startups in the world, said MassChallenge CEO John Harthorne. From Boston to London to Israel and beyond, the global distribution of these early-stage companies
- [Global Accelerator MassChallenge Celebrates Industry High for Number of Female Founders](https://masschallenge.org/news/global-accelerator-masschallenge-celebrates-industry-high-number-female-founders/) - The latest reports to come out for the industry as a whole estimate that 18% of startups overall have at least one female founder (source: TechCrunch and Crunchbase). MassChallenge has historically supported higher-than-average rates of female entrepreneurs. Since 2012, 36% of all MassChallenge startups have at least one female founder. In MassChallenge Boston, 44%
- [MassChallenge Announces Global Board of Advisors](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-global-board-advisors/) - The global boards role is to help advise MassChallenge on its global strategy and expansion plans. MassChallenge committed to scale its no-equity accelerator program to ten new cities by the end of 2019 as part of its 2014 Clinton Global Initiative commitment, beginning with MassChallenge UK in London. The global advisory board supplements the global
- [MassChallenge in the News](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-news/) - Pedal to the metal: which accelerators are most successful? -Pitchbook Summary: In the past twenty years, global accelerator programs (falling within Pitchbooks criteria) have increased from less than 100 to nearly 1,000. The obvious reason for this huge growth is that: 1. accelerators have a proven track record of helping startups succeed 2. the startup
- [MassChallenge Appoints Former Microsoft UKs Startup Lead Diane Perlman as New Global Chief Marketing Officer](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-appoints-former-microsoft-uks-startup-lead-diane-perlman-new-global-chief/) - Perlman comes to MassChallenge from Microsoft UK, where she founded the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator in London, which has since graduated 37 startups through the programme. With deep marketing and communications experience in the startup, entrepreneurship and technology sector, Perlman will complement MassChallenges existing executive team as the organisation continues its rapid global growth. "Diane
- [MassChallenge Takes Next Step Toward Establishing New Startup Accelerator Program Location in Mexico](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-takes-next-step-toward-establishing-new-startup-accelerator-program-location/) - We have had some top-notch startups from Mexico participate in the MassChallenge program in Boston and we know the vast potential that exists there, said MassChallenge Founder and CEO John Harthorne. MassChallenge recognizes the talent, innovation and creativity in Mexico and Latin America, which is ideal for a new accelerator program. We are excited to
- [MassChallenge da el siguiente paso hacia el establecimiento del programa de aceleración para nuevas empresas con ubicación en México](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-da-el-siguiente-paso-hacia-el-establecimiento-del-programa-de-aceleracion-para/) - "We had some new class companies in Mexico participating in the MassChallenge program in Boston and we know the enormous potential that exists there," said founder and CEO John Harthorne MassChallenge. "MassChallenge recognizes the talent, innovation and creativity in Mexico and Latin America, which is great for a new program to accelerate. We are excited
- [MassChallenge UK Announces Top 26 Startups Competing for 500,000 in Cash Awards](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-announces-top-26-startups-competing-500000-cash-awards/) - Our entrepreneurs had a game-changing summer and Im very proud of all of the 2015 finalists, said MassChallenge Founder and CEO John Harthorne. These top 26 startups are poised to make a tremendous impact across a variety of industries from transportation to healthcare to robotics. Each of these startups has great potential, and I look
- [MassChallenge Boston Announces Top 26 Startups Competing for $1.5 Million in Cash Awards](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-announces-top-26-startups-competing-15-million-cash-awards/) - Our entrepreneurs had a game-changing summer and Im very proud of all of the 2015 finalists, said MassChallenge Founder and CEO John Harthorne. These top 26 startups are poised to make a tremendous impact across a variety of industries from transportation to healthcare to robotics. Each of these startups has great potential, and I
- [MassChallenge UK Celebrates Highest-Impact Startups from 2015](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-celebrates-highest-impact-startups-2015/) - Over 700 members of the London startup community gathered to celebrate entrepreneurship at the first ever MassChallenge UK Awards Ceremony and Fundraiser. The event featured a showcase of the 90 MassChallenge UK startups, pitches from the Top 26, and speeches from Thomasina Miers, Cofounder and Executive Chef of Wahaca, and Azmat Yusuf, CEO and Founder
- [MassChallenge Expands Global Accelerator Network into Jerusalem](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-expands-global-accelerator-network-jerusalem/) - Key sponsors funding the expansion of MassChallenge Israel include the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, Jerusalem Development Authority, the City of Jerusalem, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, The Kraft Group, Bank Hapoalim, EMC and Herzog Fox Neeman. Earlier this year, MassChallenge announced that Israel Ganot, founder of Gazelle and veteran executive at eBay and PayPal, will lead
- [MassChallenge Boston Celebrates Highest-Impact Startups from 2015](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-celebrates-highest-impact-startups-2015/) - Over 1,500 members of the Boston startup community gathered to celebrate entrepreneurship at the sixth-annual MassChallenge Boston Awards Ceremony. The event featured a showcase of the 128 MassChallenge Boston startups, pitches from the top 26, and speeches from DraftKings CEO and Co-Founder Jason Robins, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh. Tonight is what
- [MassChallenge Expands Global Accelerator Network into Switzerland](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-expands-global-accelerator-network-switzerland/) - Four founding partners are supporting the MassChallenge Switzerland launch: Bler Group, already a diamond sponsor of MassChallenge in Boston, Nestl Inartis Foundation and Swiss Economic Forum. Switzerland is a well-established leader for innovation and industry, said MassChallenge Founder and CEO John Harthorne. Launching a new accelerator in Switzerland that is connected with our other global
- [MassChallenge Launches Newest Global Accelerator in Israel with Goal to Support 100 Startups in First Two Years](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-newest-global-accelerator-israel-goal-support-100-startups-first-two/) - The accelerator combines MassChallenges no-equity, competition-based model with Israels dynamic innovation ecosystem. While based in Jerusalem, the accelerator focuses on promising startups across all of Israel, and also serves as an attractive entry-point for entrepreneurs all over the world who are eager to access Israels thriving environment for startups. MassChallenge accelerator programs connect the
- [MassChallenge UK Appoints Kerry Ritz as Managing Director To Build on Successful Growth of London Startup Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-appoints-kerry-ritz-managing-director-build-successful-growth-london-startup/) - Kerry brings over 20 years of international experience with both startups and corporates. Before joining MassChallenge UK, he was Chief Marketing Officer of the FTSE 250 company Euromoney Institutional Investor plc, preceded by roles as CEO for Palringo and VP for Business Development for EVRYTHNG, both innovative early-stage startups. He has also advised, mentored,
- [Applications Open for MassChallenge Switzerland with  Up to CHF 1 Million in Awards](https://masschallenge.org/news/applications-open-masschallenge-switzerland-chf-1-million-awards/) - The announcement took place at the first-ever MassChallenge World Startup Summit held in collaboration with the 2016 LIFT Conference, where top MassChallenge alumni participated in a pitch competition to win equity-free cash prizes totaling $10,000. All participating MassChallenge teams were inducted into the new MassChallenge Hall of Fame. Swiss startups also participated in a pitch
- [Masschallenge Boston Opens Applications for 2016 Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-opens-applications-2016-program/) - MassChallenge also announced the launch of MassChallenge Mexico, its fifth accelerator program globally, which will be located in Mexico City. Camila Lecaros has been appointed as the new Managing Director for MassChallenge Mexico. Applications will open for MassChallenge Mexico May 19th. This is our seventh accelerator cycle here in Boston and were excited to
- [Microsoft and MassChallenge Announce Bridge to MassChallenge Australia](https://masschallenge.org/news/microsoft-and-masschallenge-announce-bridge-masschallenge-australia/) - Bridge to MassChallenge Australia will include a nationwide startup competition to identify the highest-impact and highest-potential startups in the country. The top startups will receive intensive mentorship and training at boot camps in Australia. Next, Australian and international judges will select the top startups from the boot camps to participate in a further bespoke boot
- [The Boston Consulting Group and MassChallenge Announce New Partnership](https://masschallenge.org/news/boston-consulting-group-and-masschallenge-announce-new-partnership/) - MassChallenge has deep experience helping the worlds largest brands gain access to the most exciting and innovative startups. Leveraging its global network of accelerators, MassChallenge supports the highest-impact and highest-potential startups from a wide variety of industries. Through the partnership, MassChallenge will help BCG support the digital transformations of its clients across industries and give
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces Its First-Ever Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-its-first-ever-class/) - Were thrilled to be welcoming some of the worlds highest-impact startups to our Israel accelerator in July, said Israel Ganot, MassChallenge Israel Managing Director. Through a rigorous and objective process, our judges, who are innovation leaders and top industry experts from the Israeli ecosystem, have chosen the best of the best. I'm proud to see
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces First Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-first-cohort/) - The complete list of finalists can be found here. We are excited to be welcoming our first cohort of very competitive and extremely high-impact international startups to our accelerator in June, said Carmelo Bisognano, MassChallenge Switzerland Managing Director. We have managed to build an engaged community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners that are willing to
- [MassChallenge UK Launches No-Equity Startup Accelerator Programme Applications for 2016](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-launches-no-equity-startup-accelerator-programme-applications-2016/) - The programme connects the UKs most promising early stage companies with the right resources to help drive growth, create value, and solve real world problems. During the three months of acceleration, entrepreneurs receive mentorship, free office space, education, access to a vast network of experts, investors, industry partners, and other resources. At the end of
- [MassChallenge Boston Announces 2016 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-announces-2016-cohort/) - The complete list of finalists can be found here: 2016 MassChallenge Boston Cohort We received consistent feedback from our judges about the quality of applicants this year, and I'm confident well have an incredibly high-caliber class of entrepreneurs joining us in Boston," said MassChallenge Boston Managing Director Scott Bailey. "These entrepreneurs will be challenged
- [MassChallenge Announces 2016s Highest-Impact Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2016s-highest-impact-startups/) - MassChallenge is a no-equity, not-for-profit accelerator that helps only the highest-impact startups in the world. Impact is defined by the startups themselves - ranging from scientific breakthroughs to providing clean drinking water to millions to disrupting established industries. To date, MassChallenges global network of 835 alumni startups have had widespread impact, raising over $1.3 billion
- [MassChallenge Mexico launches its call for Latin American startups to participate in their no-equity acceleration programme](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-launches-its-call-latin-american-startups-participate-their-no-equity/) - During the acceleration programme, MassChallenge Mexico will support the entrepreneurs with mentorships, work space, workshops and access to a diverse networks of experts, investors and world-class companies that will join them and do anything humanly possible so that the Mexican and Latin American entrepreneurs may grow and scale in the market, achieving with this, a
- [MassChallenge Supports Digital Health Entrepreneurs Through PULSE@MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-supports-digital-health-entrepreneurs-through-pulsemasschallenge/) - A strategic component of the statewide Digital Health Initiative, founding partners for PULSE@MassChallenge include the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, Suffolk Construction, Samuels & Associates, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, TechSpring of Baystate Health, Pfizer, Analog Devices, and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. Massachusetts is home
- [MassChallenge Fosters Startup and Partner Engagement Through Boston Scholarship Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fosters-startup-and-partner-engagement-through-boston-scholarship-program/) - Selected from more than 90 applications, this years recipients received between $5,000 - $10,000 in grant funding to help support innovation throughout their participation in the four-month MassChallenge Boston accelerator program, which provides entrepreneurs with access to resources, programming, and mentorship for zero-equity. In total, partners awarded $135,000 in scholarship funding to 23 startups that
- [MassChallenge Sets Application Date for PULSE@MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-sets-application-date-pulsemasschallenge/) - In this role, Nick will be focused on facilitating active collaboration between high-impact startups and key stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem, including leading providers, investors, corporates, institutions, and patient advocacy groups. He joins MassChallenge from VerbalCare, a 2013 MassChallenge Finalist, where he designed patient-centered communication platforms for providers and both verbal and nonverbal patients to
- [The State of Startup/Corporate Collaboration 2016 Study Results Unveiled](https://masschallenge.org/news/state-startupcorporate-collaboration-2016-study-results-unveiled/) - The study was the first to interview both startups and corporations on their views about their interactions. The firms surveyed 233 startups and 112 corporate respondents from March 30th to April 24th, 2016. Corporate respondents included Microsoft, Pfizer, KLM, Cisco, Xerox, and IBM, among many other leading companies. Among other insights, the study uncovered five
- [MassChallenge UK Announces the 100 Startups to Participate in 2016 Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-announces-100-startups-participate-2016-accelerator/) - Applications for the programme came from 69 countries, showing that there is still strong interest in the UKs tech ecosystem, even after Brexit, with finalists from China (Macau), Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, and India, to name a few. Of the 100 teams, 86 teams are from the UK, four are from other European countries, and
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces 29 High-Impact Startups from LATAM for its First Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-29-high-impact-startups-latam-its-first-class/) - The complete list of finalists can be found here. We launched the program in Mexico City in May and our expectations were very high. Were thrilled to find very promising startups that surpassed even our expectations, said Camila Lecaros, Managing Director, MassChallenge Mexico. We received 403 applications from across industries and through a rigorous and
- [Applications Open Today for First Bridge to MassChallenge Australia](https://masschallenge.org/news/applications-open-today-first-bridge-masschallenge-australia/) - Bridge to MassChallenge Australia will provide training and privileged access to the MassChallenge global network for entrepreneurs and key stakeholders throughout Australia. Together with six founding partners including The Commonwealth of Australia, the Government of Victoria, the Government of South Australia, the Government of New South Wales, Microsoft, and Monash University, Bridge to MassChallenge will
- [MassChallenge UK reveals 42 of its 100 startups founded by women, a record amount achieved by unique and unbiased selection process](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-reveals-42-its-100-startups-founded-women-record-amount-achieved-unique-and/) - MassChallenge has a unique application system that removes bias from the process. The startup applications are initially submitted online, with only the business plan and pitch visible, and reviewed by at least four judges from a network of experts whose scores are then recalibrated and weighted to account for personal biases. Independent expert judges including
- [MassChallenge Boston Unveils Top 26 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-unveils-top-26-startups/) - The top 26 will now move onto the final judging round, where theyll have the opportunity to win shares of more than $1 million in zero-equity grants. In addition, CASIS and Boeing will award $500,000 to fund research projects on the International Space Station. Winners will be announced at the MassChallenge Awards on November 2nd
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Unveils Top 13 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-unveils-top-13-startups/) - Those 13 startups will present to the final judging panel. Judges will have the possibility to distribute up to 1 million CHF according to the merit of the projects that will be presented. In addition, in kind support will be provided to the more promising startups. Winners will be announced at the MassChallenge Awards on
- [MassChallenge Appoints New COO to Support Global Expansion](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-appoints-new-coo-support-global-expansion/) - With more than 20 years of experience managing and scaling global organizations, Dullea will manage MassChallenges current worldwide operations, including its accelerator programs in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and the UK. In addition to leading operations and providing strategic analysis for future expansion, Dullea will also oversee financial planning, technology infrastructure, and talent development for
- [MassChallenge Israel Unveils Top 10 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-unveils-top-10-startups/) - The top ten will vie for 1 million NIS in no-equity cash prizes to be determined and distributed by a final judging panel of Israel-based industry experts and leaders. Cash winners will be announced at the MassChallenge Awards on November 9th, co-hosted with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Its been a remarkable journey to have
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Rewards 6 Highest-Impact Startups from 2016 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-rewards-6-highest-impact-startups-2016-class/) - Entrepreneurs, partners, mentors, judges and guests gathered to celebrate entrepreneurship at the first MassChallenge Switzerland Awards. The event featured pitches from the top 13, and speeches from Elmar Mock, Co-founder of Swatch, Stefan Scheiber, CEO of Bler Group and Toby Wolf, Economic and Commercial Officer at the US Embassy in Bern. The Awards capped off
- [MassChallenge Boston Awards $1.5M in Zero-Equity Prizes to Top Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-awards-15m-zero-equity-prizes-top-startups/) - The seventh-annual MassChallenge Boston Awards brought together more than 1,500 leaders and supporters from the Boston entrepreneurial community to celebrate the MassChallenge entrepreneurs at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The night also featured a showcase of the 128-startup cohort, on-stage pitches from the top 26 companies, and speeches from Governor Charlie Baker and Chobani
- [MassChallenge Israel Awards 1 Million NIS in Zero-Equity Prizes to Top Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-awards-1-million-nis-zero-equity-prizes-top-startups/) - The first-ever MassChallenge Israel Awards brought together more than 500 leaders and supporters from the Israel innovation community to celebrate the MassChallenge entrepreneurs co-hosted with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The night also featured an augmented reality showcase of the 48-startup cohort, on-stage pitches from the top 10 companies, and speeches from Mayor Nir Barkat,
- [Top Ten Teams from Bridge to MassChallenge Australia Announced](https://masschallenge.org/news/top-ten-teams-bridge-masschallenge-australia-announced/) - This years top ten teams are (by bootcamp): MELBOURNE Conweigh My Golgi Microba ADELAIDE Kick.it PsyberSafe (formerly KeySafe) Edufolios Freddi SYDNEY CleverDux Unmanned Aerial Systems Pty Ltd Digital Homebrew MassChallenge, the world's most startup-friendly organization, helps startups get the resources, mentors, and business training they need to help them
- [MassChallenge UK Unveils Top 20 Startups from 2016 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-unveils-top-20-startups-2016-cohort/) - The top 20 will now move onto the final judging round, where theyll have the opportunity to win shares of 100,000 in zero-equity cash awards to be revealed on January 18th, 2017 at the MassChallenge UK Awards & Fun(d)raiser.More than 500 startup leaders from the UK innovation ecosystem are anticipated to come together to celebrate
- [MassChallenge Mexico Unveils Top 10 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-unveils-top-10-startups/) - The top 10 will now move onto the final judging round, where they will have the opportunity to win shares of more than $100,000 dollars in zero-equity grants and the access to global network of MassChallenge. Winners will be announced at the MassChallenge Awards on December 1st at Centro Banamex. The quality and the
- [MassChallenge Releases 2016 Impact Report](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-releases-2016-impact-report/) - Leading global accelerator surpasses 1,000 startup milestone BOSTON, JAN 18, 2017 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today released its 2016 Impact Report, which details the organizations growth over the past year. In 2016, MassChallenge passed a significant milestone of accelerating more than 1,000 startups 1,211 in total. Additionally, since 2010, MassChallenge
- [MassChallenge UK Awards 100,000 in Zero-Equity Prizes to 6 High Impact Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-uk-awards-100000-in-zero-equity-prizes-to-6-high-impact-startups/) - Startups celebrated for groundbreaking ideas that will create global impact LONDON, JAN 18, 2017 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, tonight awarded 100,000 in zero-equity cash prizes to 6 of the highest-impact startups from the 2016 MassChallenge UK accelerator program. From allergy detection and prevention to repurposing insect protein, the winning startups
- [MassChallenge Opens 2017 Applications for High-Impact Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-opens-2017-applications-high-impact-startups/) - Applications open for Boston, Israel and Switzerland locations until March 28 BOSTON, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today opened applications for its 2017 class of high-impact startups. MassChallenge Boston, Israel, and Switzerland are now accepting applications for early-stage startups across all industries, from anywhere around the world. The
- [MassChallenge Boston Launches 2017 Applications With Direction From Kiki Mills Johnston](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-launches-2017-applications-direction-kiki-mills-johnston/) - Promising startups are encouraged to apply to the zero-equity accelerator by March 28 BOSTON, FEB. 8 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced that it has named Kiki Mills Johnston as Managing Director of MassChallenge Boston, which is now accepting applications for its 2017 accelerator. With this appointment, Scott Bailey will
- [MassChallenge Launches New Diversity and Inclusion Initiative](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-new-diversity-and-inclusion-initiative/) - EMPOWER@ MassChallenge will support unique needs of startup founders BOSTON, FEBRUARY 22, 2017: MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced a new diversity and inclusion initiative, EMPOWER@ MassChallenge.Through the new initiative, the organization works with startup founders to create programming that supports their unique needs. At MassChallenge, we believe that there is
- [PULSE@MassChallengeAwardsScholarships](https://masschallenge.org/news/pulsemasschallengeawardsscholarships/) - Entrepreneurs create impact in healthcare with support from Microsoft BOSTON, April 4 MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the recipients of its first-ever PULSE@MassChallenge scholarship program, which awarded $50,000 through generous support from Microsoft Corp. Each of the 10 companies selected received $5,000 to support their travel and pilot program expenses
- [Empowering Entrepreneurs Beyond Silicon Roundabout](https://masschallenge.org/news/empowering-entrepreneurs-beyond-silicon-roundabout/) - MassChallenge UK and the JPMorgan Chase East London Business Booster Finale LONDON (April 5, 2017): MassChallenge UK, in partnership with the JP Morgan Chase Foundation, has completed its first East London Business Booster which supported approximately 70 small businesses over the last six months. Participating entrepreneurs received more than 1,500 hours of support from top
- [MassChallenge Opens Applications for 2017 Mexico Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-opens-applications-2017-mexico-accelerator/) - Selected startups have opportunity to win $2 million pesos in zero-equity prizes Mexico City, April 26, 2017 - MassChallenge, the most startup friendly accelerator on the planet, today opened applications for its 2017 class of high-impact startups in Mexico. The application deadline is May 30, 2017. "MassChallenge Mexico seeks to support early-stage startups from anywhere
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 2017 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-2017-class/) - Accelerator supports 100 startups in its first two years Jerusalem, 23 May 2017 - MassChallengeTM, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the selection of 52 high impact, high potential early-stage startup finalists for the 2017 program in Israel. Nearly 500 startups competed for 52 places in the accelerator. The selected startups come from
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 2017 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-2017-class/) - 75 startups join global network Lausanne, 23 May 2017 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced that 75 of the worlds highest impact, highest-potential early-stage startups will participate in its 2017 accelerator in Lausanne. The 75 startups were selected from 450 applications, and work across a range of industries, including high-tech (43%),
- [MassChallenge Boston Announces 2017 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-announces-2017-cohort/) - 128 high-impact companies to access global network of support and resources in Boston BOSTON, MAY 23, 2017 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the 128 early-stage startups that have been accepted into the 2017 MassChallenge Boston accelerator program. Selected by a community of more than 850 expert judges, this years
- [MassChallenge and Partners Announce B2MC Poland](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-partners-announce-b2mc-poland/) - [Krakow] - MassChallenge, Fundacja Przedsi?biorczo?ci Technologicznej (FPT), and PKO Bank Polski today announced the launch of Bridge to MassChallenge Poland at impact CEE 2017 in Krakow, Poland. As the first Bridge to MassChallenge program in Eastern Europe, MassChallenge, FPT, and PKO Bank Polski will partner to accelerate the European startup community, and to strengthen the Polish
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Awards $200,000 to Top Digital Health Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/pulsemasschallenge-awards-200000-top-digital-health-startups/) - PULSE Finale celebrates the future of digital health and the impact of ecosystem-wide collaboration BOSTON, JUNE 13, 2017 MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, tonight awarded shares of $200,000 in zero-equity prizes to three digital health startups from the inaugural PULSE @MassChallenge cohort. More than 600 of the region's engaged digital health
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces 2017 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-2017-class/) - 35 startups join global network Mico City - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator of the planet, today announced that 35 high-impact, high potential early-stage startups will participate in its 2017 accelerator program in Mexico. The Mexican entrepreneurial ecosystem is extremely vibrant and dynamic and this years class is incredible, said Camila Lecaros Managing Director of
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Launches Applications for 2018 Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/pulsemasschallenge-launches-applications-2018-program/) - With focus on collaboration, top digital health startups compete for $200,000 BOSTON, August 8, 2017 MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today opened applications for the 2018 PULSE@ MassChallenge program. Launched as a strategic component of the Mass Digital Health initiative, PULSE@ MassChallenge drives innovation in the digital health space by connecting promising
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces Top 10 Startups from 2017 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-top-10-startups-2017-class/) - JERUSALEM MassChallenge Israel, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the top 10 startups from its 2017 cohort of 52 startups. These 10 startups were selected by a panel of expert judges who evaluated each startup based on their impact and potential for success. The top 10 will now move onto the final
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw Launches Applications](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-masschallenge-warsaw-launches-applications/) - First-ever program strengthens the innovation ecosystem across the CEE region and connects top startups to the global market Boston, Sept. 1, 2017 MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced that applications for the first-ever Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw program are now open. Startups across industries and from around the world, particularly
- [MassChallenge Israel Awards 500,000 ILS to Top Startups in 2017 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-awards-500000-ils-top-startups-2017-cohort/) - JERUSALEM MassChallenge Israel, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today awarded 500,000 ILS in zero-equity cash prizes to four of the highest-impact startups from its 2017 cohort. The cash prize winners, along with the Top 10 startups in the cohort, will take part in the first MassChallenge Israel US Trek, a curated business trip and introduction to the
- [MassChallenge Expands to Texas](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-expands-texas/) - AUSTIN, TEXAS - MassChallenge, a global network of startup accelerators, will launch its newest program in the Austin/San Antonio region. Through an Austin-based accelerator and statewide programming, MassChallenge Texas will accelerate up to 100 high impact, high potential companies, which will compete for up to $500,000 in equity-free cash awards. MassChallenge Texas is supported by a
- [MassChallenge Taps PAN Communications for National PR Support](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-taps-pan-communications-national-pr-support/) - Partnership enhances national communications and positioning MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the extension of its partnership with PAN Communications, an award-winning integrated marketing and public relations agency, to support national efforts. After a successful year-long partnership, PAN Communications has been retained for its expertise in B2B technology and healthcare communications, two predominant industries
- [MassChallenge Switzerland announces the Top 12 startups for 2017!](https://masschallenge.org/news/media-announcement-masschallenge-switzerland-announces-the-top-12-startups-for-2017/) - (Renens) - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the top 12 finalists out of the 75 startups accelerated this summer in Renens. These selected high-impact startups will continue to the final round of judging, taking place on October 12th. Thanks to our unique and robust selection process, we ensure that each
- [MassChallenge Boston Names Top 26 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-names-top-26-startups/) - BOSTON, October 5, 2017 MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the top 26 startups from its four-month accelerator program in Boston from its 2017 cohort of 128 companies. Representing some of the most innovative solutions across industries, the startups will now move into the final judging round, where theyll compete for
- [MassChallenge Texas Applications Now Open](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-applications-now-open/) - AUSTIN, TEXAS MassChallenge Texas, the newest location in the global network of MassChallenge startup accelerators, yesterday opened applications for its inaugural cohort of high-impact, early-stage startups across all industries from anywhere in the world. The deadline to apply is December 5, 2017 at 12:00PM (noon) CT. Interested startups can apply at: http://accelerate.masschallenge.org. Applications were opened
- [MassChallenge Boston Awards $1.5M in Equity-Free Prizes to Top Startups from its Eighth Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-awards-15m-equity-free-prizes-top-startups-its-eighth-cohort/) - BOSTON - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, tonight awarded $1 million in cash prizes to 16 of the highest-impact startups from the 2017 Boston accelerator, its most competitive program to date. In addition, CASIS & Boeing also allocated $500,000 to three startups from the cohort to fund research projects on the International
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Announces 2018 Cohort of Top Digital Health Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/pulsemasschallenge-announces-2018-cohort-top-digital-health-startups/) - BOSTON, DEC. 14 - MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the 32 digital health startups joining the 2018 PULSE@MassChallenge cohort. Selected from more than 500 applicants from around the world, this years cohort represents the most-innovative technologies advancing healthcare and improving patient wellbeing. We believe that when entrepreneurs and the community come
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw Announces Top 10 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/media-announcement-bridge-to-masschallenge-warsaw-announces-top-10-startups/) - WARSAW, POLAND Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw, an international startup competition that identifies and accelerates the top startups in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, announced the 10 startups that will participate in an intensive, week-long boot camp at MassChallenges headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts in February 2018. MassChallenge is proud to partner with PKO Bank Polski,
- [MassChallenge Launches Applications for the 2018 Boston and Rhode Island Accelerators](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-applications-2018-boston-and-rhode-island-accelerators/) - BOSTON, FEB. 8 MassChallenge a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that applications for the Boston and Rhode Island programs are now open. Collectively, these accelerators will support up to 150 high-impact startups through access to top corporates, expert mentors, and more all at zero cost and for zero equity. At the culmination
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces Inaugural Class of Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-inaugural-class-startups-0/) - AUSTIN, TEXAS MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that 84 of the worlds highest impact, highest potential early-stage startups will come together in Austin, Texas for the not-for-profit's first ever Texas-based accelerator. The 84 startups represent a range of industries from agriculture to gaming, and consumer to medical devices. The 2018 cohort was
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Cork Announces Top 12 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-masschallenge-cork-announces-top-12-startups/) - CORK, IRELAND Bridge to MassChallenge Cork, an international startup competition with the Cork County Council that identifies and accelerates the top healthcare and life sciences startups in the Republic of Ireland, announced the 12 startups that will participate in an intensive, week-long boot camp at MassChallenges headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts in April 2018. The announcement
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw Announces 3 Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-masschallenge-warsaw-announces-3-finalists/) - BOSTON - Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw, an international startup competition, today announced the top three highest-impact, highest-potential startups from the program. KLEAR Lending, bNesis, and Shelfwise were identified as the top startups in the program following a four-day boot camp at MassChallenge headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw identifies and accelerates the top
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 2018 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-2018-class/) - JERUSALEM - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that 55 of the worlds highest impact, highest potential early-stage startups will join its 2018 program in Israel. The selected startups work across a range of industries including medtech, future mobility, visual technology, and medtech and 33% of the cohort comes from countries outside
- [Announcing the 2018 MassChallenge Boston Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/announcing-2018-masschallenge-boston-cohort/) - We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s MassChallenge Boston cohort, which was selected from more than 1,600 applications from around the world, including 11 countries and 16 U.S. states. Representing the top 8% of all applicants, these 128 early-stage startups have the potential to create widespread impact across industries. This year’s cohort—our most competitive and diverse
- [Announcing the 2018 MassChallenge Rhode Island Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/announcing-2018-masschallenge-rhode-island-cohort/) - We’re excited to announce the 30 startups joining our inaugural MassChallenge Rhode Island cohort, which represent the most-promising innovations across industries and regions around the world, including four countries and six U.S. states. Together, these startups were selected by a group of expert judges from close to 400 applications based on their potential to create
- [MassChallenge  Switzerland Announces 2018 Class of Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-2018-class-startups/) - MassChallenge Switzerland today announced the 106 high-impact startups that will join the final stage of acceleration and benefit from world-class mentorship, programming, and resources. The finalists were selected from more than 1,000 applicants from around the world – making the 2018 cohort MassChallenge Switzerland’s most competitive program to date. Last week, over 200 startups from
- [MassChallenge Launches New FinTech Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-new-fintech-accelerator/) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, will launch its newest vertical accelerator to support and grow startups in the financial technology (FinTech) industry. Headquartered in Boston, MassChallenge FinTech will match later-stage FinTech startups with industry leaders to accelerate the emerging products and services that have the power to transform the financial services ecosystem.
- [36 Startups latinoamericanas compiten por 2 millones de pesos](https://masschallenge.org/news/36-startups-latinoamericanas-compiten-por-2-millones-de-pesos/) - MassChallenge, la red global de aceleración de startups libre de equity, anunció hoy las 36 startups de alto impacto que formarán parte de su programa de aceleración 2018, mismo que se llevará a cabo en México. Las startups elegidas competirán por una porción de un premio de 2 millones de pesos libres de equity, mientras
- [36 Latin American Startups Compete for $2 Million Pesos](https://masschallenge.org/news/36-latin-american-startups-compete-2-million-pesos/) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 36 high-impact startups that will be part of its 2018 accelerator program in Mexico. The chosen startups will compete for a portion of $2 million equity-free pesos while they participate in a one-of-a-kind program. After an intense selection process, in which 120 global judges
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Awards $200K to 2018’s Top Digital Health Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/pulsemasschallenge-awards-200k-2018s-top-digital-health-startups/) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded $200,000 in cash prizes to the top three digital health startups from the 2018 cohort of PULSE@MassChallenge. The program also announced additional commitments and support from its partners. Top startups were selected based on their ability to demonstrate impact and meet milestones previously agreed on
- [MASSCHALLENGE TEXAS ANNOUNCES GRAND FINALE OF THE INAUGURAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-grand-finale-inaugural-accelerator-program/) - (AUSTIN, Texas - July 10, 2018; source: Juice Consulting) - MassChallenge Texas, the Texas-based location of the global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announces the first MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony to take place Aug. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704) from 5 - 8 p.m. A limited number of tickets are open to the public, for more information
- [MassChallenge Texas Names Top 16 Startups From Inaugural Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-names-top-16-startups-inaugural-cohort/) - (AUSTIN, Texas – July 26, 2018; source: Juice Consulting) – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top 16 startups from its first Texas-based program, MassChallenge Texas. Representing some of the most innovative solutions across a range of industries, the top startups will now participate in a final round of judging where they will compete for shares of $500,000 equity-free cash prizes. The prize winners will be announced at the MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Austin. “Each of 84 startups in our
- [Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat Announces Top 10 Startups from 2018 MassChallenge Israel Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/jerusalem-mayor-nir-barkat-announces-top-10-startups-2018-masschallenge-israel-cohort/) - JERUSALEM – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, and Mayor Nir Barkat tonight announced the top 10 startups of the 2018 MassChallenge Israel accelerator at the MassChallenge Israel Finale hosted at Beit Shmuel in Jerusalem. The top 10 will now take part in the MassChallenge Israel US Trek, a curated business trip and
- [MassChallenge Awards $105K in Scholarships to Top Early-Stage Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-awards-scholarships-top-early-stage-startups-2018/) - Each year, MassChallenge welcomes 128 promising startups across industries and from around the world to Boston to advance their ideas. Through this, it has become clear that entrepreneurs are society’s value creators, dramatically impacting the way we live our lives, conduct business, approach healthcare, and more. To further accelerate our cohort’s efforts, MassChallenge’s community of partners
- [MassChallenge Texas Awards $500K in Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top 8 Startups in Inaugural Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-awards-500k-equity-free-cash-prizes-top-8-startups-inaugural-cohort/) - (AUSTIN, Texas – Aug. 16, 2018) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, last night awarded $500,000 to eight of the highest-impact startups from the MassChallenge Texas accelerator program. Announced at the MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Austin, this news caps off the first-ever MassChallenge Texas program, which accelerated 84
- [PULSE@MassChallenge Is Now MassChallenge HealthTech! ](https://masschallenge.org/news/pulse-change-new-healthtech/) - To better reflect our work accelerating the startups that have the power to transform healthcare, we have made the decision to change our program name from PULSE@MassChallenge to MassChallenge HealthTech. We believe that the name MassChallenge HealthTech more clearly represents our dedication to bringing together a community of health tech startups, industry leading organizations, professionals, and innovators to
- [Application Now Open for MassChallenge FinTech’s Inaugural Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/application-open-fintech-inaugural-program-2018/) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today opened applications for the inaugural cohort of MassChallenge FinTech. Launched in May 2018, MassChallenge FinTech matches later-stage FinTech startups with industry leaders to accelerate the emerging products and services that have the power to transform the financial services ecosystem. Industry-focused startups that have raised up to
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Launches Application for 2019 Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/healthtech-launches-application-2019-program/) - September 10, 2018 BOSTON - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today opened applications for the 2019 cohort of MassChallenge HealthTech. Formerly PULSE@MassChallenge, MassChallenge HealthTech accelerates innovation in the healthcare industry by connecting later-stage startups with industry champions to address some of our greatest healthcare challenges. Industry-focused startups that have raised up to $10M in equity-based funding and
- [MassChallenge Names Top 2018 Startups in Boston and Rhode Island](https://masschallenge.org/news/announcing-top-startups-boston-rhode-island-2018/) - September 19, 2018, BOSTON – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top startups from its 2018 Boston and Rhode Island programs, which together accelerated more than 150 startups across industries (128 in Boston and 30 in Rhode Island) and from regions around the world. Selected startups will now move into the
- [MassChallenge and Leading Taiwan Accelerators Announce Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan](https://masschallenge.org/news/leading-taiwan-accelerators-announce-bridge-masschallenge-taiwan/) - September 28 – TAIPEI – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, and several Taiwan accelerators, including Inspiring Super Ideas (ISI), the Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB)’s Nankang Biotechnology Incubation Center (NBIC), and BE Capital, announced Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan, a partnership to catalyze and support a regional startup community at GEC+ Taipei 2018,
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 2018’s 12 top Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-2018-12-top-finalists/) - The 12 Finalists will now move into the final judging round, where they will compete for cash prizes that will be awarded at the MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Ceremony on October 30th, 2018 in Lausanne. Renens, 10 October 2018 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top 12
- [MassChallenge Awards $1.7M in Cash Prizes to Top Startups in Boston and Rhode Island](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-awards-1-7m-cash-prizes-top-startups-boston-rhode-island-2018/) - October 17, 2018, BOSTON – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded $1 million in cash prizes to 15 of the highest-impact startups from the 2018 Boston accelerator and $500,000 to two startups in partnership with CASIS & Boeing to fund research projects on the International Space Station. New this year, PepsiCo
- [MassChallenge Israel Awards 500,000 ILS in Cash Prizes to Top Startups in Boston](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-awards-500000-ils-cash-prizes-top-startups-boston-2018/) - [November 6, 2018] BOSTON – MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded 500,000 ILS in cash prizes to the five highest-impact startups from the 2018 Israel accelerator. “Congratulations to the MassChallenge Israel 2018 prize winners. We are extremely proud of the MassChallenge Israel startups that are revolutionizing the health,
- [MassChallenge Announces Strategic Growth Initiatives](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-strategic-growth-initiatives/) - [November 15, 2018] Boston – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced several strategic developments that will better position the not-for-profit for long-term success and sustainable growth. “Since its founding in 2010, MassChallenge has grown tremendously, now accelerating over 400 startups each year through our nine programs around the world,” said John
- [Ingram Micro Teams with MassChallenge to Identify and Bring to Market the World’s Best B2B Startup Companies](https://masschallenge.org/news/ingram-micro-teams-masschallenge-identify-bring-market-worlds-best-b2b-startup-companies/) - November 08, 2018 IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingram Micro Inc. today announced the “Comet Competition,” an open-call, software developers’ contest funded by Ingram Micro Cloud and deployed by startup accelerator MassChallenge that is set to uncover, fund and ultimately bring to market the next wave of business-to-business software innovators. The Comet Competition will award 12 independent software
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Announces 2019 Cohort of Top Digital Health Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-healthtech-announces-2019-cohort-top-digital-health-startups/) - December 13, 2018 (BOSTON) – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators today announced that 31 digital health startups will join the 2019 MassChallenge HealthTech cohort, which will represent the most innovative technologies advancing health and improving the overall patient experience. MassChallenge HealthTech invite the community to meet the 2019 cohort at its Opening Night
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces Launch Event for Second Austin-Based Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-launch-event-second-austin-based-accelerator/) - MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, will open applications for its 2019 program with a public kick-off event on January 23, 2019. The launch event is an opportunity to network with leaders across the Texas innovation ecosystem while learning more about MassChallenge Texas’s Austin-based startup accelerator program. RSVP for the
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with the FIA Smart Cities Initiative ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-fia-smart-cities-initiative/) - [December 21, 2018] Lausanne, Switzerland – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced that it will partner with the FIA Smart Cities Initiative to support the Global Start-Up Contest, to identify and support the most innovative and impactful startup technology companies that have the power to revolutionize urban mobility. The application
- [Mayor Moshe Lion Joins MassChallenge Israel, ARC Impact Foundation and Others To Announce Creation of EdTech Track in 2019](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-launches-applications-2019-edtech-track/) - "Jerusalem is growing into the capital of Startups in Israel, across all fields, including education. I welcome the establishment of the MassChallenge EdTech track as a strong resource for entrepreneurs from all over the world to advance their companies in Israel’s capital.” -Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem Jerusalem, January 17th, Thursday, 20:00: At the Datathon
- [MassChallenge Launches Applications for Its 10th Boston Accelerator ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-applications-10th-boston-accelerator/) - BOSTON, JAN. 23 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that applications for the 2019 Boston program are now open. Marking its tenth cycle, this year’s accelerator will support 100 high-impact startups across industries through access to top corporates, expert mentors, curated resources, dynamic office space, and more than $1M in cash
- [MassChallenge Rhode Island Launches Applications for 2019 Accelerator with Direction from Hope Hopkins ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-rhode-island-launches-applications-2019-accelerator-direction-hope-hopkins/) - PROVIDENCE, JAN. 23 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that it has named Hope Hopkins as Program Director of MassChallenge Rhode Island, which is now accepting applications for its 2019 accelerator. Hopkins joins MassChallenge from Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, the official economic development organization for the State of Rhode Island and
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces Second Austin-Based Startup Accelerator with $500K in Equity-Free Cash Awards](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-second-austin-based-startup-accelerator-500k-equity-free-cash-awards/) - January 24, 2019 (AUSTIN) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday opened applications for its second Texas-based accelerator for high-impact, early stage startups across all industries from anywhere in the world. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2019 @ 11am CT. Interested startups can apply at: https://accelerate.masschallenge.org. Applications were opened at
- [MassChallenge Expands Global Network to Houston, Texas](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-expands-global-network-houston-texas/) - Austin, Texas, January 31, 2019 — MassChallenge, Central Houston and the City of Houston announced yesterday that MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, will launch its newest program in Downtown Houston. MassChallenge Texas in Houston will be located at GreenStreet and support up to 25 early-stage startups through a zero-equity, six-week bootcamp in
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Has Launched the Applications for Its 4th Accelerator Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-has-launched-applications-its-4th-accelerator-program/) - “Have you ever participated a program that takes you to the moon and pays for the ticket? This is my feeling after our journey with MassChallenge. Through a great spirit and motivating atmosphere, in an entrepreneurial co-working space, MassChallenge provides constant pitch training, access to broad network and strong expert-mentoring. For ASPIVIX, this is through
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan Launches Applications ](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-masschallenge-taiwan-launches-applications/) - Boston, February 11, 2019 MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that applications for the first Bridge to MassChallange Taiwan program are now open. Startups from across the world the world that are interested in leveraging Taiwan’s ICT manufacturing, healthcare, and agri-food strengths are invited to apply for this global competition by March 22,
- [MassChallenge Announces Top 18 startups for the FIA Smart Cities Global Start-Up Contest](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-top-18-startups-fia-smart-cities-global-start-contest/) - February 15, 2019 (Renens) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top high-tech startups selected for the second stage of the FIA Smart Cities Global Start-Up Contest. Chosen from 108 applicants from around the world, these 18 startups will have the chance to pitch and interact with
- [MassChallenge Announces New Chief Executive Officer](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/) - [February 20, 2019] Boston – The Board of Directors of MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced it has named Siobhan Dullea as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dullea, who currently serves as MassChallenge’s Chief Operating Officer, will succeed MassChallenge founder John Harthorne, who will remain on the not-for-profit’s Board of Directors.
- [Ingram Micro and MassChallenge Name Comet Competition Top B2B Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/ingram-micro-and-masschallenge-name-comet-competition-top-b2b-startups/) - Ingram Micro Inc., in partnership with MassChallenge, today announced the top 12 finalists from its Tel Aviv, Austin, and Boston Comet Competitions. The finalists for this year’s inaugural competition are Verifyoo, Perimeter 81, ITsMine, EyeControl, ClearBlade, re:3D, Sempulse, The Mentor Method, Pixm Inc., addapptation, OnRout, and BOXOLOGIC.COM. “In order to continue to be a leader
- [MassChallenge Is Looking for the Best High Impact Startups in Latin America](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-looking-best-high-impact-startups-latin-america-2019/) - (Mexico City) February 21, 2019 - MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced the launch of the applications for its 2019 program in Mexico City. The non-for-profit is now accepting applications from top entrepreneurs in Latin America, across all industries who have raised less than raised less than $500K in
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Global Packaging Leader Amcor](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-global-packaging-leader-amcor/) - [February 28, 2019] Lausanne – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, is partnering with packaging industry leader Amcor to identify and support start-up companies doing innovative work in sustainability and packaging. “Packaging extends the shelf life, protects and preserves the effectiveness, and adds convenience and functionality to thousands of products
- [MEET MASSCHALLENGE TEXAS DURING SXSW 2019!](https://masschallenge.org/news/meet-masschallenge-texas-during-sxsw-2019/) - MassChallenge Texas, is going be all over SXSW this year. Check out our series of events taking place including meetups, a panel, and more! During the conference, MassChallenge Texas will continue to take applications for its second Austin-based accelerator; high-impact, early stage startups from any industry can apply in person onsite at the events, as
- [MassChallenge Boston Names Caitlin Reimers Brumme as Managing Director ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-names-caitlin-reimers-brumme-managing-director/) - BOSTON, March 11 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that it has appointed Caitlin Reimers Brumme as the Managing Director of its flagship accelerator in Boston. In its tenth year, the MassChallenge Boston accelerator supports 100 startups across industries through access to a powerful network of support, resources, and up
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 52 Startups for the 2019 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-52-startups-2019-cohort/) - JERUSALEM - MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 52 startups, selected from nearly 500 candidates in Israel and more than 40 countries around the world, that will participate in the 2019 MassChallenge Israel cohort. "MassChallenge Israel accelerated startups are creating meaningful solutions for real challenges across industries,”
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan Announces Top 27 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-to-masschallenge-taiwan-announces-top-startups-2019/) - BOSTON, MA – Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan, an international startup competition that identifies and accelerates the top healthcare, high tech, clean tech, and social impact startups in the world, announced today the 27 startups that will participate in an intensive, week-long boot camp in Taipei from May 26 – 29, 2019. During the boot camp, the
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces First Houston-Based Startup Bootcamp](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-first-houston-based-startup-bootcamp/) - Applications for the MassChallenge Texas in Houston are now open; public launch event followed by a city-wide roadshow to engage high-impact, high-potential startups and experts. (HOUSTON, TEXAS) April 11, 2019 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday opened applications for its first Houston-based bootcamp for high-impact, early stage startups across all industries. The deadline
- [MassChallenge Texas Names Jon Nordby as Managing Director of Houston Office](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-names-jon-nordby-as-managing-director-of-houston-office/) - Texas-based not-for-profit startup accelerator expands team to support strategic growth and extends deadline for startup applications to inaugural Houston-based cohort Houston, May 8, 2019 (Source: Juice Consulting) – MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that it has appointed Jon Nordby as the Managing Director of its newest Texas-based
- [MassChallenge Rhode Island Announces 2019 Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/rhode-island-cohort-announcement-2019/) - 25 high potential startups to access global network of support and resources in Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, MAY 15, 2019 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 25 early-stage startups that have been accepted into the 2019 MassChallenge Rhode Island program. Representing the most-promising solutions across industries, this year’s cohort was
- [MassChallenge Boston Announces 2019 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-announces-2019-cohort/) - 100+ high-impact companies to access global network of support and resources in Boston BOSTON, MAY 15, 2019 - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the more than 100 early-stage startups that have been accepted into the 2019 MassChallenge Boston program. Rigorously selected by a community of close to 200 expert judges, this
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces Second Austin-Based Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-cohort-announcement/) - 74 high-impact companies represent the top startup applicants from around the world who will compete for up to $500,000 in equity-free cash prizes. Public showcase event for the community to meet startups is June 20 at Native Hostel. Austin, Texas, May 15, 2019 MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces its 4th Startup Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-its-4th-startup-cohort/) - May 15, 2019 Renens – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 76 early-stage, high-impact startups accepted into its 2019 accelerator. These startups represent the top 8% of applicants for the program – the most competitive cohort to date. Selected startups come from 34 countries, and represent the
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan Announces Top 14 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-to-masschallenge-taiwan-announces-top-14-startups/) - TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan, an international startup competition that identifies and accelerates the top healthcare, high tech, clean tech, and social impact startups in the world, announced the 14 startups that will participate in an intensive, week-long bootcamp at MassChallenge headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts in October 2019. “MassChallenge is proud to partner with Small
- [35 Startups Compete for $2 Million Mexican Pesos](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-2019-startup-cohorts/) - MEXICO, JUNE 6, 2019 - MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero - equity startup accelerators, today announced the 35 high-impact startups invited to be part of its 2019 accelerator program in Mexico. The chosen startups will compete for a portion of $2 million equity-free Mexican pesos while they participate in a one-of-a-kind program.
- [35 startups compiten por $2 millones de pesos mexicanos](https://masschallenge.org/news/2019-startups-compiten-por-2-millones-de-pesos-mexicanos/) - México, Junio 6, 2019 - MassChallenge Mexico, parte del network global de aceleradoras de startups que no toman equity de MassChallenge, anuncia el día de hoy a las 35 startups de alto impacto que formaran parte del cohort de aceleración este 2019. Las startups seleccionadas competirán por una porción de los 2 millones de pesos mexicanos
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Awards More Than $200K in Cash Prizes to Top Digital Health Startups ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-healthtech-awards-more-than-200k-in-cash-prizes-to-top-digital-health-startups/) - June 25, 2019 (Boston) MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today awarded more than $200K in cash prizes to six elite digital health startups from the 2019 HealthTech accelerator. “In our first three years we generated 270 partnerships that helped entrepreneurs impact millions of lives, earn millions in funding and revenue, and hire
- [MassChallenge FinTech Announces $200K to Top Startups in Inaugural Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-announces-200k-to-top-startups-in-inaugural-program/) - June 25, 2019 (Boston, MA) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded $200,000 in cash prizes to the top three FinTech startups from the inaugural cohort of MassChallenge FinTech. This year's winners include: $100K DIAMOND WINNER Diffeo Diffeo is an AI-powered research assistant that uncovers relationships in disparate data and recommends
- [Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Teams with MassChallenge to Open Application for IMPULSE Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/mohammed-vi-polytechnic-university-teams-with-masschallenge-to-open-application-for-impulse-program/) - Renens – MassChallege, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced today that applications are now open for IMPULSE, a bespoke startup accelerator developed in partnership with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco with the support of OCP Group and its subsidiary OCP Africa. “MassChallenge is excited to be working with IMPULSE to help
- [MassChallenge and Qixia District of Nanjing City, China Announce Bridge to MassChallenge Nanjing](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-qixia-district-of-nanjing-city-china-announce-bridge-to-masschallenge-nanjing/) - NANJING – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, and Qixia District of Nanjing City announced last week a partnership to catalyze and support a regional startup community in the Qixia District. The announcement ceremony took place at the Zidong Ecological Conference Center in Nanjing and was attended by Siobhan Dullea, CEO of MassChallenge,
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces First Houston-Based Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-first-houston-based-cohort/) - 26 high-impact companies represent the top startup applicants from around the world who will participate in the not-for-profits first Houston-based program. The addition of the Houston program startups extends MassChallenge Texas’ support to 100 startups this year. Houston, Texas, July 10, 2019 - MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today
- [Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion Announces Top 10 Startups from 2019 MassChallenge Israel Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/jerusalem-mayor-moshe-lion-announces-top-10-startups-from-2019-masschallenge-israel-cohort/) - JERUSALEM - MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight announced the top 10 startups in the 2019 accelerator. The top companies will go on to participate in the MassChallenge Israel US Roadshow, a curated business trip and introduction to the innovation ecosystems in Boston and New York scheduled for September
- [MassChallenge and WBCSD Join Forces to Scale the 10 Most Promising Startups to Mitigate Climate Change by 2030](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-wbcsd-join-forces-to-scale-the-10-most-promising-startups-to-mitigate-climate-change-by-2030/) - Startup accelerator MassChallenge and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are joining forces to identify the 10 most promising technologies, startups and small companies to mitigate climate change that can be multiplied globally before 2030. This was announced at today’s Bühler Networking Days by Sunny Verghese, WBCSD Chair and Co-Founder and Group CEO
- [MassChallenge Texas Names Top 6 Startups  From Inaugural Houston-Based Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-names-top-6-startups-from-inaugural-houston-based-cohort/) - MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the six top startups from its first Houston-based accelerator. Representing some of the most innovative solutions across a range of industries, the top startups will now participate in a final round of judging where they will compete for an additional prize, which
- [MassChallenge Texas in Houston Names 3 Prize Winners from Inaugural Cohort  ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-in-houston-names-3-prize-winners-from-inaugural-cohort/) - (HOUSTON, Texas – Sept. 5, 2019) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, last night named three prize winners from its first Houston-based program: NeuroRescue, Noleous Technologies, and Sensytech. Announced at the MassChallenge Texas in Houston Finale at the House of Blues Houston, this news caps off the first-ever MassChallenge Texas in Houston program,
- [FIA Smart Cities and MassChallenge Switzerland open applications for Season 4 of the FIA Smart Cities Global Start-Up Contest](https://masschallenge.org/news/fia-smart-cities-and-masschallenge-switzerland-open-applications-for-season-4-of-the-fia-smart-cities-global-start-up-contest/) - Renens, September 9th 2019 – The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and MassChallege Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity start-up accelerators, announced today that applications are now open for the FIA Smart Cities Global Start-Up Contest. The contest will identify the most promising startups and give them a platform to grow their network
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Launches Applications for 2020 Accelerator ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-healthtech-launches-applications-for-2020-accelerator/) - September 10, 2019 (Boston) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today opened applications for the 2020 cohort of MassChallenge HealthTech. MassChallenge HealthTech accelerates innovation in the healthcare industry by connecting later-stage, digital health startups with industry champions to address some of our greatest healthcare challenges. Startups that have raised up to $10M in
- [MassChallenge FinTech Launches Application for 2020 Program, Announces Three New Partnerships ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-launches-application-for-2020-program-announces-three-new-partnerships/) - Boston, MA – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday celebrated the launch of applications for the second program of MassChallenge FinTech (MCFT20). Enterprise-ready startups – in general, those that have raised less than $10M in equity-based funding and generated less than $10M in revenue in the last 12 months – are invited
- [MassChallenge Israel Awards 500,000 ILS in Cash Prizes to Top Startups in Boston ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-awards-500000-ils-in-cash-prizes-to-top-startups-in-boston/) - BOSTON – Ambassador Ze’ev Boker, CyberArk Founder Udi Mokady, Rabbi Marc Baker, President of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and MassChallenge CEO Siobhan Dullea tonight awarded 500,000 ILS in cash prizes to five high-impact startups from the 2019 MassChallenge Israel accelerator. Announced during the MassChallenge Israel Awards Celebration, the 2019 prize winners were selected from a pool of
- [MassChallenge Announces Airbnb’s Nathan Blecharczyk as Keynote for 10th Annual Awards Ceremony ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-airbnbs-nathan-blecharczyk-as-keynote-for-10th-annual-awards-ceremony/) - We are thrilled to announce Airbnb co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chairman of Airbnb China Nathan Blecharczyk as the keynote speaker for the 2019 MassChallenge Boston and Rhode Island Awards Ceremony on October 24, 2019 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. As a founder of one of the most innovative companies in the world –
- [MassChallenge Texas Names Top 14 Finalist Startups From Austin-Based Accelerator ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-names-top-14-finalist-startups-from-austin-based-accelerator/) - (AUSTIN, Texas – September 19, 2019) – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top 14 finalist startups from its third MassChallenge Texas accelerator and second Austin-based program. Representing some of the most innovative solutions across a range of industries, the top startups will now participate in a final round of judging where they will compete for $500,000 in equity-free cash prizes. The prize winners will be announced at the MassChallenge Texas in Austin
- [MassChallenge Boston Names Top 20 Startups in 2019 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-names-top-20-startups-in-2019-cohort/) - October 2, 2019, BOSTON – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top 20 startups from its 2019 Boston program. These startups will now advance to the final judging round, where they’ll compete for cash prizes that will be awarded at the MassChallenge Awards on October 24, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
- [MassChallenge Rhode Island Names Top 2019 Startups ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-rhode-island-names-top-2019-startups/) - October 2, 2019, RHODE ISLAND – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top six startups from its 2019 Rhode Island program. Selected startups will now move into the final judging round, where they’ll compete for cash prizes that will be awarded at the MassChallenge Awards on October 24, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. “It
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 2019’s 12 Top Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-2019s-12-top-finalists/) - Renens, October 10, 2019 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top 12 Finalists from the 2019 program. These startups will now will compete for the cash and in-kind prizes that will be awarded at the MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Ceremony on October 31, 2019 at the Swiss
- [MassChallenge Texas in Austin Awards $500K In Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top 5 Startups from Second Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-in-austin-awards-500k-in-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-top-5-startupsfrom-second-accelerator/) - (AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 18, 2019) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, last night awarded $500,000 in equity-free cash prizes to five startups: Collective Liberty, Mens Gold Boxx, Olifant Medical, teleCalm, and Traxyl. The announcement – made during the MassChallenge Texas in Austin Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Austin – caps the
- [MassChallenge Awards over $1M in Cash Prizes to Top Boston and Rhode Island Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-awards-over-1m-cash-prizes-top-boston-rhode-island-startups/) - BOSTON, October 24, 2019 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded more than $1M to 12 startups from its 10th annual Boston accelerator and second annual Rhode Island accelerator. Through a partnership with Boeing and ISSNL, MassChallenge provided $500K to 2 startups to support research projects on the International Space Station. The
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces Top 10 Startups for its 2019 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-top-10-startups-for-its-2019-cohort/) - Mexico City (October 30, 2019) – MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the top 10 startups from its 2019 cohort. The selected startups will now advance to the final judging round, where they’ll compete for cash prizes that will be awarded at the MassChallenge Awards Ceremony on November
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Awards CHF 500k to 12 Top Startups in its 2019 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-awards-chf-500k-to-12-top-startups-in-its-2019-cohort/) - Renens, November 1, 2019 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday awarded CHF 500K in cash prizes to the 12 top startups in its fourth cohort. “I would like to congratulate the entire MassChallenge 2019 cohort, with a special shout out to our top 12. It has been amazing
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces Top Three Prize Winners from 2019 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-top-three-prize-winners-from-2019-cohort/) - Mexico City, November 7, 2019 - MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded $2M pesos in zero-equity cash prizes to the top three prize winners from the 2019 cohort: Facturedo, Polybion and Abeja Reyna. “This has been an exceptional year for us. This year we have the most diverse
- [Impulse Morocco Accelerator Program Announces Top 16 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/impulse-morocco-accelerator-program-announces-top-16-startups/) - BOSTON, MA – Impulse Morocco Accelerator Program, an international startup competition that identifies and accelerates the top agriculture tech, mining tech, biotech, and material science and nanotechnology startups in the world, announced today the 16 startups that will participate in an intensive, 12 week long program in Morocco with study trips to the U.S.A. and
- [MassChallenge Israel Launches Fifth Call for Applications at Innovation Conference in Tel Aviv,  Brings Together Ecosystem leaders](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-launches-fifth-call-for-applications-at-innovation-conference-in-tel-aviv-brings-together-ecosystem-leaders/) - Startups with up to $1 million in funds raised are eligible for participation; finalists will receive mentoring from experts around the world, access to corporate partners and are eligible for a free-of-charge roadshow to New York City and Boston Tel Aviv, Israel – MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Announces 2020 Cohort of Top Digital Health Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-healthtech-announces-2020-cohort-of-top-digital-health-startups/) - December 18, 2019 (Boston) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that 27 digital health startups will join the 2020 MassChallenge HealthTech cohort. The 27 startups represent some of the world’s most innovative technologies to improve the overall patient experience and tackle some of healthcare’s massive challenges. MassChallenge HealthTech invites the
- [MassChallenge FinTech Announces 2020 Cohort of Top FinTech Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-announces-2020-cohort-of-top-fintech-startups/) - December 18, 2019 (BOSTON) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 34 startups that will join the 2020 MassChallenge FinTech program. “This year’s finalists speak to the exciting future of fintech,” said Devon Sherman, Managing Director of MassChallenge FinTech. “From ESG analytic plays to a-la-carte data marketplaces, the MCFT20 cohort
- [Ingram Micro Inc and MassChallenge Israel Announce Epsagon as Tel Aviv Winner of 2019 Comet 2.0 Competition](https://masschallenge.org/news/ingram-micro-inc-and-masschallenge-israel-announce-epsagon-as-tel-aviv-winner-of-2019-comet-20-competition/) - L7 Defense, Twik and Keepers named as finalists in second ever competition introducing Israel based startups to Ingram Micro’s community of 200,000 enterprise customers. Finalists and winners selected from over 4,000 applicants worldwide. TEL AVIV – Ingram Micro Inc and MassChallenge Israel announced the Tel Aviv finalists and winner of the 2019 Comet 2.0 Competition,
- [MassChallenge Israel Joins Universal Music Group’s Accelerator Network as First Accelerator in Israel](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-joins-universal-music-group-accelerator-network-as-first-accelerator-in-israel/) - Jerusalem, Israel: MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge's global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, has announced it has joined Universal Music Group’s Accelerator Network, an expanding organization consisting of prominent startup accelerators in key enterprenurial centers around the world. Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, launched its Accelerator Network to support a
- [MassChallenge Launches Applications for Its Boston Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-applications-for-its-boston-accelerator/) - BOSTON, JAN. 29 -- MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that applications for the 2020 Boston program are now open. This year’s accelerator will support 100 of the world’s highest-growth startups through access to MassChallenge’s powerful network of support and resources. At the culmination of the four-month program, top startups will
- [MassChallenge Launches Applications for Its Rhode Island Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-launches-applications-for-its-rhode-island-accelerator/) - PROVIDENCE -- MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that applications for the 2020 Rhode Island program are now open. This year’s accelerator will support 30 of the world’s highest-growth startups through access to MassChallenge’s powerful network of support and resources. At the culmination of the four-month program, top startups will be awarded
- [MassChallenge Texas Announces $750,000 in Equity-Free Cash Prizes for Startups in their 2020 Texas-Based Programs](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-announces-750000-in-equity-free-cash-prizes-for-startups-in-this-years-texas-based-programs/) - (AUSTIN, TEXAS) – MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced last night that applications for its 2020 programs in Houston and Austin are now open. The accelerator programs launched with public kick-off events in Austin and Houston where they announced key benefits for startups in this year’s programs including global hyper-connectivity
- [Lanza MassChallenge México programa de aceleración de startups 2020](https://masschallenge.org/news/lanza-masschallenge-mexico-programa-de-aceleracion-de-startups-2020/) - Los participantes obtendrán herramientas de desarrollo, mentorías, espacios de oficina, contacto con expertos de la industria y acercamiento con fondos de inversión. Mexico City - El pasado 3 de marzo, MassChallenge México abrió sus puertas a los jóvenes empresarios para el lanzamiento de la convocatoria del programa de aceleración de empresas más amigable del país,
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 42 Startups for 2020 Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-startups-for-2020-accelerator/) - To support the wellbeing of its community, program used virtual pitches for the first time to choose startups JERUSALEM - MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 42 startups that will participate in the 2020 MassChallenge Israel cohort. Due to public health concerns related to the spread of the
- [The US Air Force Lab with MassChallenge Announces Top 10 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/the-us-air-force-lab-with-masschallenge-announces-top-10-startups/) - BOSTON, MA – The US Air Force Lab with MassChallenge, an initiative to support the goal of innovation at speed for the defense industry, announced today the 10 SBIR Phase I-awarded startups that will participate in the inaugural program. The Air Force Research Labs, PEO Digital, PEO C3I&N, CROWS, and the Griffiss Institute have partnered
- [MassChallenge México y Progreso X celebraron el cierre de la primera fase de pilotos del programa Exponential Changemakers](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-y-progreso-x-celebraron-el-cierre-de-la-primera-fase-de-pilotos-del-programa-exponential-changemakers/) - El programa convocó a startups de todo el mundo para resolver 3 retos importantes en cuanto al déficit habitacional en Guatemala: construcción y vivienda, comercio electrónico y tecnologías financieras. MassChallenge México y Progreso X Guatemala celebraron el pasado 21 de abril el cierre de la primera fase de pilotos de su programa Exponential Changemakers, que
- [MassChallenge Boston Announces 2020 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-announces-2020-cohort/) - JUNE 2, 2020 (BOSTON, MA) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 100 early-stage startups that will join the 2020 MassChallenge Boston program. These startups have been rigorously selected by a community of more than 500 expert judges and represents the top 9% of applications from around the world. “The
- [MassChallenge Texas in Houston Announces Summer 2020 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-in-houston-announces-first-summer-cohort/) - June 2, 2020 (Houston, Texas) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 56 early-stage startups invited to join the 2020 MassChallenge Texas in Houston program. These startups have been rigorously vetted by a community of more than 500 expert judges and represent the top 11% of applications from around the
- [MassChallenge Rhode Island Announces 2020 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-rhode-island-announces-2020-cohort/) - JUNE 2, 2020 (PROVIDENCE, RI) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 30 early-stage startups invited to participate in the 2020 MassChallenge Rhode Island program. Selected by a community of more than 100 expert judges, this year’s cohort is extremely competitive and represents the top 10% of applications from around
- [MassChallenge Texas in Austin Announces 2020 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-in-austin-announces-2020-cohort/) - JUNE 2, 2020 (AUSTIN, TX) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 58 early-stage startups invited to join the 2020 MassChallenge Texas in Austin program. These selected startups have been rigorously vetted by a community of more than 500 expert judges and represent the top 10% of applications from around
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 5th Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-5th-cohort/) - June 2, 2020 (Renens, Switzerland) - MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced its 2020 cohort, selected from more than 1,000 applications and representing some of the world’s most promising solutions. The selected 89 early-stage startups come from 22 countries spanning over 4 continents and have the potential to
- [MassChallenge Announces Four New Appointments to Board of Directors](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-four-new-appointments-to-board-of-directors/) - June 9, 2020 (Boston) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity accelerators, today announced the appointment of four new members to its global Board of Directors. Fiona E. Murray, the Associate Dean of Innovation and Inclusion at the MIT Sloan School of Management, was appointed to MassChallenge’s Board of Directors in December 2019; and William
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Open Application for its new Sustainable Food Systems Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-open-application-for-its-new-sustainable-food-systems-challenge/) - June 15, 2020 (Renens, Switzerland) - MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators today announced the launch of its Sustainable Food Systems Challenge, in partnership with Nestlé, Bühler, GEA, Givaudan, Barry Callebaut, Südzucker, and Amcor. Under the Sustainable Food Systems Challenge, these leading global food manufacturers and producers will work with
- [MassChallenge FinTech Closes its 2020 Program with First-Ever Virtual Finale](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-closes-its-2020-program-with-first-ever-virtual-finale/) - June 16, 2020 (Boston, MA) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, last week celebrated the close of its 2020 FinTech program with a Virtual Finale that drew over 400 attendees from across the fintech community. MassChallenge FinTech launched its second annual program in January 2020 with 34 startups tackling a variety of
- [MassChallenge México Announces Startups for 2020 Accelerator Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-startups-for-2020-accelerator-program/) - This year, more than 600 startups from around the world applied to the accelerator. 37 finalists were selected to receive exclusive benefits of the annual program. With the intention of keeping the community safe, the program will start virtually due to complications arising from the COVID-19 outbreak globally. June 18, 2020 (Mexico City) - After
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with General Mills](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-general-mills/) - July 2, 2020 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge‘s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced a partnership with General Mills to support the food industry leader’s strategic commitment to identifying and collaborating with emerging startups that have the potential to create widespread impact in the food and agtech space. “Working with
- [First-Ever All Virtual MassChallenge Israel Accelerator Announces Top Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/first-ever-all-virtual-masschallenge-israel-accelerator-announces-top-startups/) - July 27, 2020 (Jerusalem) - With an audience gathered remotely across Israel, the US, and seven countries around the world, MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight announced the top nine startups of its 2020 accelerator. The top startups will now compete for 500,000 NIS in zero-equity cash prizes in
- [Facebook and MassChallenge Mexico Launch Startup Accelerator Program Across the Americas to Drive Connectivity Solutions](https://masschallenge.org/news/facebook-and-masschallenge-mexico-launch-startup-accelerator-program-across-the-americas-to-drive-connectivity-solutions/) - Facebook Accelerator: Connectivity is open to applications from startups across the Americas focused on improving availability and affordability of Internet access. The 12-week program will be virtual and provide access to resources, industry experts, mentors, and potential investors. August 3, 2020 (Mexico City) – Today, Facebook and MassChallenge Mexico announced the launch of a
- [MassChallenge FinTech Launches Applications for 2021 Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-launches-applications-for-2021-program/) - Boston, MA – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday celebrated the launch of applications for the third year of MassChallenge FinTech (MCFT21). Enterprise-ready startups are invited to apply by October 8, 2020 at 12:00PM (noon) ET. "As we head into our third year program at MassChallenge FinTech, we’re incredibly motivated to build
- [Applications Launch for MassChallenge HealthTech 2021 Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/applications-launch-for-masschallenge-healthtech-2021-accelerator/) - Boston, Mass. (September 10, 2020) -- Today, MassChallenge HealthTech opened applications for its 2021 program. MassChallenge HealthTech accelerates innovation by forming partnerships between later-stage digital health startups with industry-leading organizations to solve some of the greatest challenges in healthcare. Startups that have raised up to $10M in equity-based funding and have generated up to $10M
- [Impulse Program Announces Top 16 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/impulse-program-announces-top-16-startups-2020/) - September 9, 2020 (Morocco) – Impulse, the startup acceleration program developed by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in partnership with MassChallenge with the support of OCP Group and its subsidiary OCP Africa, awarded its top 16 startups equity-free prizes worth $ 250K (USD). Learn more about the virtual demo day and awards on the Impulse website:
- [MassChallenge Israel Awards 500,000 ILS in Cash Prizes to Top Startups in Jerusalem](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-awards-500000-ils-in-cash-prizes-to-top-startups-in-jerusalem/) - Winners Announced MassChallenge Israel Awards Celebration held in Jerusalem City Hall with Mayor Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem Jerusalem (September 14, 2020) – Mayor Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem and MassChallenge Israel Managing Director Yonit Serkin tonight awarded 500,000 ILS in cash prizes to five high-impact startups from the 2020 MassChallenge Israel accelerator. Held at
- [Corporate Startup Agility: A Look at How OSF Health Care Teamed with Startup CareSignal to Help Their Covid-19 Response](https://masschallenge.org/news/corporate-startup-agility-osf-health-care-caresignal-covid-19-response/) - OSF and Innovation When considering innovation, OSF HealthCare has consistently maintained a focus of “What do we need to change to improve outcomes and make health care safer, more accessible, and more affordable?” They launched OSF Innovation, a branch of their organization in 2016 entirely devoted to this mission. “We really strive to look at
- [MassChallenge Texas Names Top 12 Startup Finalists From 2020 Austin Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-names-top-12-startup-finalists-from-2020-austin-cohort/) - Global network for innovators begins to identify top startups and geographies of top innovators launching groundbreaking, fundable businesses and plans to share trends at October 22, 2020 streaming event. (Austin, Texas – September 29, 2020) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced the top 12 startup finalists from its Austin-based accelerator, now in its third
- [MassChallenge Names Top 20 Startup Finalists From 2020 Boston Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-names-top-20-startup-finalists-from-2020-boston-cohort/) - Global network for innovators begins to identify top startups and geographies of top innovators launching groundbreaking, fundable businesses and plans to share trends at October 22, 2020 streaming event. (Boston, MA – September 29, 2020) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced the top 20 startup finalists from its Boston-based accelerator. These startups will
- [MassChallenge Texas Names Top 10 Startup Finalists From 2020 Houston Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-names-top-10-startup-finalists-from-2020-houston-cohort/) - Global network for innovators begins to identify top startups and geographies of top innovators launching groundbreaking, fundable businesses and plans to share trends at October 22, 2020 streaming event. (Houston, TX – September 29, 2020) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced the top 10 startup finalists from its Houston-based accelerator, in its second
- [MassChallenge Names Top 6 Startup Finalists From 2020 Rhode Island Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-names-top-6-startup-finalists-from-2020-rhode-island-cohort/) - Global network for innovators begins to identify top startups and geographies of top innovators launching groundbreaking, fundable businesses and plans to share trends at October 22, 2020 streaming event. (PROVIDENCE, RI – September 29, 2020) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced the top six startup finalists from its Rhode Island-based accelerator, now
- [MassChallenge Names Top 48 Finalist Startups From 2020 Austin, Boston,  Houston, and Rhode Island Cohorts](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-names-top-48-finalist-startups-from-2020-austin-boston-houston-and-rhode-island-cohorts/) - Global network for innovators begins to identify top startups and geographies of top innovators launching groundbreaking, fundable businesses and plans to share trends at October 22, 2020 streaming event. (Boston, MA – September 29, 2020) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced the top 48 finalist startups from its Austin, Boston, Houston, and Rhode
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Top 12 Startups From 2020 Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-top-12-startups-from-2020-program/) - The top 12 startups, which are launching innovative and groundbreaking businesses, will showcase their talent, pitch live, and compete for the cash awards during a livestream of the 2020 Awards Ceremony on October 29, 2020 (Renens, Switzerland – October 12, 2020) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announced the
- [MassChallenge Awards Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top Startups from the 2020 Austin, Boston, Houston, and Rhode Island Cohorts](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-awards-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-top-startups-from-the2020-austin-boston-houston-and-rhode-island-cohorts/) - Boston, MA – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, tonight awarded 33 equity-free cash prizes to the top startups from its early-stage accelerators in Austin, Boston, Houston, and Rhode Island. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge U.S. Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the non-profit’s eleventh year of programming. “Innovators today are working on
- [MassChallenge Texas Awards Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top Startups from 2020 Austin Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-awards-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-top-startups-from-2020-austin-cohort/) - Austin, TX – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, awarded more than $400,000 in equity-free prizes to nine startups from the 2020 MassChallenge Texas in Austin accelerator. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge U.S. Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the nonprofit's first virtual accelerator and the third Austin-based program. "As we
- [MassChallenge Boston Awards Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top 2020 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-boston-awards-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-top-startups/) - Boston, MA – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, tonight awarded 17 equity-free cash prizes to the top startups in its 2020 Boston early-stage accelerator. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge U.S. Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the non-profit's first virtual accelerator and the eleventh Boston-based program. “Congratulations to the latest cohort of
- [MassChallenge Texas Awards Equity-Free Cash and Investment Prizes to Top Startups from 2020 Houston Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-texas-awards-equity-free-cash-and-investment-prizes-to-top-startups-from-2020-houston-cohort/) - Houston, TX – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, tonight awarded more than $200,000 in equity-free prizes to seven startups from this year’s Houston-based competition. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge U.S. Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the non-profit’s first virtual accelerator and second Houston-based program. “In the face of great uncertainty, MassChallenge
- [MassChallenge Rhode Island Awards $100K in Cash Prizes to Two Startups from 2020 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-rhode-island-awards-100k-in-cash-prizes-to-two-startups-from-2020-cohort/) - Providence, RI – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, tonight awarded $100,000 in equity-free prizes to two startups from its Rhode Island cohort: Graphene Composites USA (GC USA) and Nautilus Defense LLC. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge U.S. Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the non-profit's first virtual accelerator and the third Rhode
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top 2020 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-awards-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-top-2020-startups/) - Renens, Switzerland – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, tonight awarded CHF 400,000 in equity-free cash prizes to the top 12 startups in its 2020 Swiss early-stage accelerator. The announcement – made during the 2020 MassChallenge Switzerland Virtual Awards Ceremony – caps the non-profit's first virtual accelerator and the fifth Swiss-based program. The top 12
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces 2020 Top 10 Startups ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-2020-top-10-startups/) - The group is made up of startups from Chile, Colombia, and Mexico; prize winners will be announced on December 3, 2020. November 10, 2020 (Mexico City) - MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announced the top 10 startups in its 2020 accelerator program. These startups will now pitch a jury of
- [Conoce al Top 10 del Programa de Aceleración 2020 de MassChallenge México](https://masschallenge.org/news/conoce-al-top-10-del-programa-de-aceleracion-2020-de-masschallenge-mexico/) - El grupo está integrado por startups provenientes de Chile, Colombia y México. Los ganadores serán anunciados el próximo 3 de diciembre en los Awards 2020. 10 de noviembre de 2020 (Ciudad de México) – MassChallenge México anunció al top 10 de sus startups finalistas del Programa de Aceleración 2020, las cuales presentarán su pitch final
- [MassChallenge Israel Launches 2021 Applications and Announces New Technology Track with ELTA Systems ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-launches-2021-applications-and-announces-new-technology-track-with-elta-systems/) - Jerusalem - MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network, today announced the opening of applications for its 2021 accelerator. The application for MassChallenge’s 2021 program will be open until January 19, 2021 and startups that have raised less than $1 million (USD) in equity-based funding and generate less than $2 million (USD) in annual revenue
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces 2020 Prize Winners ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-2020-prize-winners/) - Mexico City, Mexico - MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announced the four prize winning startups from its 2020 accelerator program during its year-end event, which was held virtually and featured Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, as the keynote speaker. The prize winners of the accelerator are Mesa (Chile), Verqor (Mexico),
- [MassChallenge México anuncia a las startups ganadoras de su programa de aceleración 2020](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-anuncia-a-las-startups-ganadoras-de-su-programa-de-aceleracion-2020/) - Los 4 ganadores de esta edición fueron Mesa, Verqor, Jelp y Signamy, quienes recibirán premios in-kind y propuestas de inversión por parte de fondos de inversión de riesgo. Este año el programa se caracterizó por impartir todo su contenido, sesiones de mentoría y networking de manera 100% digital. 03 de diciembre de 2020 (Ciudad
- [MassChallenge HealthTech Announces 2021 Cohort of Top Digital Health Startups ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-healthtech-announces-2021-cohort-of-top-digital-health-startups/) - Boston, Mass. (December 17, 2020) - MassChallenge HealthTech today announced the 30 digital health startups that will join its 2021 cohort. MassChallenge HealthTech invites the community to meet the 2021 cohort at its virtual MassChallenge Verticals Opening Night, an introduction to the digital health and financial technology cohorts on January 13. “This year’s MassChallenge HealthTech
- [MassChallenge FinTech Announces 2021 Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-announces-2021-cohort/) - Boston, MA (December 17, 2020) - MassChallenge FinTech (MCFT) today announced the 30 startups that will join the 2021 cohort. MassChallenge FinTech invites the community to meet the 2021 startups at MassChallenge Verticals Opening Night, a virtual introduction to MassChallenge’s digital health and financial technology cohorts on January 13, 2021. “This has been our most competitive
- [MassChallenge Opens Applications for SEASON 5 of the FIA Smart Cities Global Startup Contest](https://masschallenge.org/news/applications-open-season-5-fia-smart-cities-global-startup-contest/) - Renens, Switzerland – Applications have opened for SEASON 5 of the FIA Smart Cities Global Startup Contest. The FIA Smart Cities Global Startup Contest By leveraging the power of technology, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is working to make urban mobility safer, smarter, more sustainable and more accessible for all road users. In 2017,
- [MassChallenge, GK! Fund Create Innovation Pipeline for Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/gk-fund-create-innovation-pipeline-startups/) - Join Forces Against Racial, Gender Inequities During Pandemic and Beyond Boston, MA – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and The GK! Fund, a nonprofit social impact fund, today celebrate Black History Month by announcing a unique partnership to close the race- and gender-wealth gaps. “It’s our mission to equip all entrepreneurs to disrupt the
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Global Biosciences Leader Royal DSM](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-global-biosciences-leader-royal-dsm/) - [March 1st, 2021] Lausanne, Switzerland – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, has announced its partnership with Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living. The partnership will identify and support innovative start-up companies working in, amongst others, personalized and precision nutrition and microbiome and gut health
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces  2021 Accelerator Program Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-2021-accelerator-program-cohort/) - 42 Israeli and international startups chosen to participate in the prestigious four-month program Jerusalem – March 18, 2021: MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovation engines and zero-equity startup accelerators, today announces the 42 startups who will join the 2021 MassChallenge Israel cohort. The startups were selected in a rigorous judging process from nearly 400
- [NSIN and MassChallenge Accelerate Partnership](https://masschallenge.org/news/nsin-and-masschallenge-accelerate-partnership/) - (Arlington, Va.) March 22, 2021 – The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and MassChallenge today announced their partnership to help drive the speed of innovation within the Department of Defense. NSIN's Propel program and the organization at large have re-engaged with MassChallenge to accelerate the Safety and Security Track, co-sponsored by BAE Systems, NSIN, MITRE,
- [US Air Force Labs Program Welcomes Second Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/proven-accelerator-program-welcomes-second-cohort/) - Jessica Casserly, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs, HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – With a tested model in place, organizers of The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge program, a two-year pilot project designed to increase non-traditional participation in Small Business Innovative Research program opportunities, announced its second cohort March 30. Atomic-6, BoatBox Technologies, CorePower
- [MassChallenge Mexico Launches Its 2021 Application Season Looking for the Best Startups in LATAM and the World](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-launches-its-2021-application-season-looking-for-the-best-startups-in-latam-and-the-world/) - Mexico City, March 11th, 2021: MassChallenge Mexico has launched its Application Season for their 2021 Acceleration Program. During a virtual Launch Event, attendees and those interested in applying had the opportunity to hear experiences, anecdotes and information about the program from Alumni, Partners and the team of MassChallenge Mexico. This will be the 6th batch
- [MassChallenge and the National Information Technology Development Agency announce Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-the-national-information-technology-development-agency-announce-bridge-to-masschallenge-nigeria/) - ABUJA – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced last week a partnership to catalyze and support a national startup community in Nigeria. MassChallenge and NITDA have closely aligned goals to stimulate economic vitality and job creation in Nigeria by catalyzing entrepreneurial activity and supporting entrepreneurs as they develop
- [MassChallenge, Workforce Solutions, and Impact Hub Houston Join Forces to Support Female Founders ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-workforce-solutions-and-impact-hub-houston-join-forces-to-support-female-founders/) - Workforce Solutions selects MassChallenge and Impact Hub Houston to operate a startup bootcamp designed for female founders. (Houston, TX) April 1, 2021 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, Workforce Solutions, the public workforce system for Houston and the surrounding 13 counties in Southeast Texas, and Impact Hub Houston, a locally rooted and globally connected
- [SUSTAINBLE FOOD SYSTEMS CHALLENGE  TOP 6 FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT](https://masschallenge.org/news/sustainble-food-systems-challenge-top-6-finalists-announcement/) - Renens, Switzerland – April 9th, 2021 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announced the top 6 startup finalists of the Sustainable Food Systems Challenge. On April 21st, the top 6 startups will pitch how their idea in collaboration with one of MassChallenge's Partners can cut emissions & help feeding the
- [RI Delegation Announces $724K EDA Grant for 401 Tech Bridge to Support Economic Recovery   Grant from CARES Act-created challenge will boost local Blue Economy sector](https://masschallenge.org/news/ri-delegation-announces-724k-eda-grant-for-401-tech-bridge-to-support-economic-recovery-grant-from-cares-act-created-challenge-will-boost-local-blue-economy-sector/) - Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that 401 Tech Bridge has received $724,674 from the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge. The SPRINT Challenge was created last year by the CARES Act with the aim of harnessing
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announce the Top 3 winners of the Sustainable Food Systems Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announce-the-top-3-winners-of-the-sustainable-food-systems-challenge/) - Renens, Switzerland – April 26th, 2021: MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announced the top 3 winners of the second edition of the Sustainable Food Systems Challenge. The concept of the Sustainability Food Systems Challenge was initiated by a strong group of our corporate partners and was founded with a singular purpose:
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 6th Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-6th-cohort/) - May 17, 2021 (Renens, Switzerland) - MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announced the 97 early-stage startups invited to join the 2021 Accelerator Program. These selected startups have been rigorously vetted by a community of more than 220 expert judges and represent the top 10% of applications from around the world.
- [MassChallenge and The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Partner to Accelerate Innovation for the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Communities ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-joseph-p-kennedy-jr-foundation-partner-intellectual-disabilities-autism-communities/) - Boston, MA - May 18th, 2021: MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, the leading organization for Intellectual Disabilities programs and public policy for 75 years, are announcing a new partnership to accelerate the highest-potential startups building innovative and empowering solutions to the biggest challenges facing the Intellectual and
- [Motional and MassChallenge Partner to Build the Future of Mobility ](https://masschallenge.org/news/motional-and-masschallenge-partner-to-build-the-future-of-mobility/) - Motional joins MassChallenge’s global network of innovators as the first partner to sponsor the new Mobility Track. (Boston, MA) May 25, 2021 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, today announced a new partnership to launch the first Mobility Track out of the MassChallenge US early-stage accelerator
- [Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) Launches Call to Applications for Second Cohort of Anjal Z, in Partnership with MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/abu-dhabi-early-childhood-authority-eca-applications-anjal-z-masschallenge/) - Anjal Z Program will facilitate pilots and POCs in Abu Dhabi for Growth-Stage Startups operating in the Early Childhood Development Space Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 24, 2021: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announces the launch of applications for Cohort 02 of their Anjal Z program, in partnership with MassChallenge. Anjal
- [MassChallenge Announces 50th Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-50th-cohort/) - A cohort of 229 startups from 20 countries are invited to participate in MassChallenge’s 50th startup accelerator program where they will receive democratized access to the closed networks that have characterized the startup industry for decades. JUNE 28, 2021 (AUSTIN, TX; BOSTON, MA; HOUSTON, TX; PROVIDENCE, RI) - MassChallenge, the global for innovators, today welcomed
- [MassChallenge México Presents the Startups Finalists of Its 2021 Acceleration Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-presents-the-startups-finalists-of-its-2021-acceleration-program/) - - This year more than 629 startups from around the world applied to the MassChallenge Mexico Acceleration Program. 39 finalists were selected to receive the exclusive benefits of the annual program. - With the intention of keeping the community safe, the program will again be virtual due to the sanitary measures suggested by the COVID-19
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Ricola](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-ricola/) - July 15, 2021 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge‘s global network of innovators, today announced a partnership with one of the world's most modern and innovative manufacturers of herb drops, Ricola. The partnership aims to support Ricola’s strategic commitment to innovation and sustainability by facilitating introductions and collaborations with emerging, high-potential, relevant startups.
- [MassChallenge Israel Names Nine Startup Winners of the 2021 Accelerator Cohort ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-namesnine-startup-winners-of-the-2021-accelerator-cohort/) - Nine startup winners will join nine 2020 winners and receive an all-expenses roadshow to Boston and New York City to meet with investors, officials and business leaders. Jerusalem – July 26, 2021: MassChallenge Israel, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, today announces the 9 startup winners from the 2021 MassChallenge Israel
- [Winstead Renews Partnership with MassChallenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/winstead-renews-partnership-with-masschallenge/) - Collaboration will accelerate the growth of startups in Texas HOUSTON, July 27, 2021 - Winstead PC, a leading national law firm, has renewed its partnership with MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, to help accelerate high-growth businesses and startups in Texas. For the third year, Winstead will continue to serve as the legal advisors to
- [Baker-Polito Administration Awards $700,000 to Grow Tech and Innovation Companies ](https://masschallenge.org/news/baker-polito-administration-awards-700000-to-grow-tech-and-innovation-companies/) - Four Entrepreneur Support Organizations Receive Grants to Help Mass. Companies ‘Scale Up’ Operations LINCOLN, MASS. – Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined executives from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to announce $700,722 in grants from the ‘Pathways to Scale’ program, an effort from the Commonwealth to boost tech and innovation companies emerging from the startup phase and
- [NITDA Partners with MassChallenge to Open Application for B2MC Nigeria Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/nitda-partners-with-masschallenge-to-open-application-for-b2mc-nigeria-program/) - Boston – MassChallege, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced today that applications are now open for B2MC Nigeria, a bespoke startup program developed in partnership with the Nigeria National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). “MassChallenge is excited to be working with NITDA to help entrepreneurs in Nigeria grow locally while having access to
- [MassChallenge and The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Partner to Accelerate Startups Serving the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Community](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-joseph-p-kennedy-jr-foundation-partner-to-accelerate-startups-serving-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-community/) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, the leading organization for Intellectual Disabilities programs and public policy, are partnering to catalyze startup innovation for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community in collaboration with autism non-profit Blue Umbrella. The partnership launched this summer with two startup showcases spotlighting the top startups impacting the IDD community. The latest showcase, on August 13 in Hyannis Port, MA, featured presentations from eight
- [MassChallenge and IBM Launch Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Founders](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-ibm-launch-mentorship-program-for-underrepresented-founders/) - IBM and MassChallenge to provide AI mentoring support and resources to high-impact startups with historically underrepresented founders. (Boston, MA) Sept 23, 2021 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and IBM, a leading global hybrid cloud and AI company, partner together to launch a call for applications for a new mentorship program designed to support
- [MassChallenge Partners with Freshworks to Boost Employee and Customer Engagement for Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-partner-freshworks-to-boost-employee-and-customer-engagement-for-startups/) - Freshworks Startup Program offers MassChallenge companies with access up to $10,000 in credit across a host of Freshworks solutions Boston, MA. September 28, 2021 - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and Freshworks Inc, a leading software company empowering businesses to delight their customers and employees, will partner to provide startups and entrepreneurs in the
- [MassChallenge Switzerland announces top 12 Finalists from 2021 Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-top-12-finalists-from-2021-program/) - MassChallenge Switzerland’s 2021 top innovators with moonshot-potential technologies will show cast their startups, pitch live and compete for the cash and in-kind awards on October 28th, 2021 during our 2021 Awards Ceremony (Renens, Switzerland – October 12, 2021) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network on innovators, today announced the top 12 startup finalists.
- [Masschallenge Announces 2021 U.S. Showcase and Awards Presented by Mitre, With the Theme ‘Reimagine Venture,’  for Thursday, Oct. 28](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2021-us-showcase-awards-presented-by-mitre-theme-reimagining-venture-thursday-oct-28/) - Keynotes include Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna and Jason Kelly, CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks sharing the stage for a conversation about Building a Google-Scale Venture Outside of Silicon Valley, moderated by Tina Daheley of BBC. (BOSTON, MASS. – Oct. 14, 2021) – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, announces the 2021 MassChallenge U.S. Showcase and
- [MassChallenge and Carolina Fintech Hub Partner to Launch the Meta Lab Startup Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-carolina-fintech-hub-partner-to-launch-the-meta-lab-startup-challenge/) - The Meta Lab Startup Challenge, the first competition for the partnership, offers winning startups up to $30,000 in equity-free cash, prizes, and reimbursement, and the opportunity to directly connect with Carolina Fintech Hub’s anchor partners and executives from Barings and Truist. (Boston, MA) October 20, 2021 — MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and
- [36 MassChallenge Startup Winners Named from the 2021 U.S. Early Stage Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/36-masschallenge-startup-winners-named-from-the-2021-us-early-stage-cohort/) - 12th Annual MassChallenge Showcase & Awards highlights the diverse startup landscape Boston, MA – Now in its 12th year, MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, awarded 39 equity-free cash and investment prizes to 36 startups from the 2021 early-stage programs in Austin, Boston, Houston, and Rhode Island. Tonight, throughout the virtual U.S. Startup Showcase and
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Awards Equity-Free Cash Prizes to Top 2021 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-awards-equity-free-cash-prizes-to-top-2021-startups/) - Lausanne, Switzerland – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight awarded CHF 500,000 in equity-free cash prizes and in-kind awards to the top 12 startups and to an additional 6 runner-up Swiss startups of its 2021 early-stage accelerator program. Held on October 28, 2021, at Casino Montbenon in
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Louis Dreyfus Company](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-louis-dreyfus-company/) - November 3rd, 2021 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge‘s global network of innovators, today announced a partnership with leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC). Founded in 1851, LDC’s diversified business lines span the entire value chain, from origination to distribution, helping to feed and clothe over 500 million
- [MassChallenge and IBM Announce its First AI Cohort for Underrepresented Founders](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-ibm-announce-its-first-ai-cohort-for-underrepresented-founders/) - More than 40 volunteer IBM Mentors will share their expertise with the 50 early-stage entrepreneurs to help them tackle key areas and advance their businesses. (Boston, MA) November 10, 2021 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and IBM, a leading global hybrid cloud and AI company, together announce a cohort of 50 startups for
- [DigitalHealth.London and MassChallenge partner to support international adoption of US and UK’s best health tech](https://masschallenge.org/news/digitalhealthlondon-and-masschallenge-partner-to-support-international-adoption-of-us-and-uks-best-health-tech/) - The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator today announces a new transatlantic partnership with MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, to support high-potential companies working to improve digital health in the US and UK. The partnership will utilise the deep healthcare knowledge and networks held by each organisation, to support companies who have taken part in the respective accelerator
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with KPMG Switzerland](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-kpmg-switzerland/) - December 9th, 2021 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge‘s global network of innovators, today announced a partnership with KPMG Switzerland, one of the leading professional services firms, that help enterprises and organizations across industries address some of their biggest challenges. By joining MassChallenge Switzerland as partners, KPMG Switzerland will participate to the MassChallenge
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria Announces Top 30 Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-to-masschallenge-nigeria-announces-top-30-startups/) - BOSTON, MA – Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria, a national startup competition that identifies and accelerates the most high-impact startups across Nigeria, announced today the 30 startups that will participate in an intensive, virtual boot camp between 24th of January and 18th of February 2022. The program is a collaboration between MassChallenge and the Nigeria National
- [MassChallenge Announces 2022 HealthTech Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/mcht22cohort/) - This 2022 cohort includes 24 startups, 15 of which will participate in the first PandemicX program. Boston, MA (December 17, 2021) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announces the 24 startups invited to participate in the 2022 HealthTech cohort. Meet the MassChallenge HealthTech 2022 cohort here. “We are excited to welcome 24 startups
- [MassChallenge Announces 2022 FinTech Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/mcft22cohort/) - Boston, MA (December 17, 2021) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announces the 24 startups invited to participate in the 2022 FinTech cohort. Meet the MassChallenge FinTech 2022 cohort here. “We are excited to welcome 24 startups to our 2022 FinTech program. This year’s cohort represents some of the most forward-thinking startups in
- [MassChallenge Announces Expansion to North Texas](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-expansion-to-north-texas/) - The Addition of the North Texas Market with Founding Partner Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Unites the Texas Triangle to Convene the Innovation Community in the Region and make Texas the global destination for innovators by 2025. DALLAS - January 28, 2022 - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, announced their expansion into the North Texas market
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with SMC](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-smc/) - February 7th, 2022 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, today announces its partnership with leading manufacturer in pneumatic equipment and machine elements, SMC. SMC plays an essential role in the automation of various industries, from robots and other devices required in factory automation to automatic inspection equipment used for
- [Unique Partnership Connects SBIR Awardees with Hanscom Directorates](https://masschallenge.org/news/unique-partnership-connects-sbir-awardees-with-hanscom-directorates/) - This post was originally published Hanscom Air Force Base HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The third iteration of The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge program, an initiative designed to increase non-traditional participation in Small Business Innovative Research program opportunities, kicked off virtually Feb. 9. Atolla Tech, Beast Code, Blue Cloak, C360, Exo-Space, 1st1
- [MassChallenge Announces Partnership with Georg Fischer](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-partnership-with-georg-fischer/) - GF is joining the MassChallenge initiative, gaining access to top start-ups in Switzerland to develop innovative business models, products, and services. MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, today announces its partnership with the industrial company Georg Fischer, Schaffhausen, a world leading manufacturer in piping systems, casting components and machine tools, present in
- [MassChallenge Switzerland announces partnership with Bystronic](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-bystronic/) - February 17th, 2022 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, is happy to announce its partnership with Bystronic, a technology company globally leader in sheet metal processing. MassChallenge and Bystronic believe in change and, from 2022, will work together to reinforce the innovation ecosystem in the industry. "We are partnering
- [MASSCHALLENGE MEXICO OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS 2022 ACCELERATOR IN LATM](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-opens-applications-for-its-2022-accelerator-in-latm/) - Mexico City, February 15, 2022 – MassChallenge Mexico has launched for the seventh year the call for its Accelerator Program for Startups in LATAM. Applications will be open from February 15 to April 06, 2022. Those interested can learn more about the program, and how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3rLxypM The acceleration program will offer participating
- [MassChallenge Spotlights Next Practice and Inclusion Arm with Strategic Leadership Hire](https://masschallenge.org/news/next-practice-inclusion-arm-strategic-leadership-hire/) - The global network for innovators welcomes Damon Cox as head of next practice and inclusive growth to advance MassChallenge’s distinct commitment to a stronger future through collaborative and inclusive innovation. MARCH 29, 2022 (BOSTON, MA) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced that Damon Cox will join the non-profit's executive team as head
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Enterra Solutions](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-enterra-solutions/) - March 30, 2022 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of innovators, is happy to announce its partnership with Enterra Solutions, the leading cognitive computing company pioneering Autonomous Decision Science™, the next wave of analytical innovation beyond data science. Enterra Solutions joins the community in a senior advisory role in the field
- [MassChallenge Israel Announces 2022 Accelerator Program Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-announces-2022-accelerator-program-cohort/) - 45 Israeli and international startups chosen to participate in the prestigious four-month program Jerusalem – March 30, 2022: MassChallenge Israel, part of the MassChallenge global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, today announces the 45 startups who will join the 2022 MassChallenge Israel cohort. The startups were selected in a rigorous judging process from
- [MassChallenge Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://masschallenge.org/news/response-russian-invasion-ukraine/) - We regard Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the resulting loss of lives on both sides and the humanitarian crisis caused by the Russian government’s actions as untenable. We support the people of Ukraine and admire the strength and fortitude of their community as demonstrated by their resistance to Russian forces. MassChallenge has no
- [Applications Open for MassChallenge and IBM Second Cohort of Their Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Founders](https://masschallenge.org/news/ibm-mentorship-underrepresented-spring-2022/) - Boston, MA - April 5, 2022: After an incredibly successful initial cohort (read more HERE), MassChallenge and IBM are excited to announce applications are open for a second round. This cohort will similarly be providing AI mentoring support and resources to high-impact startup with historically underrepresented founders. In addition to artificial intelligence, IBM is expanding
- [MassChallenge Announces Partnership with the Office of Naval Research, Northeast Tech Bridge, and 401 Tech Bridge](https://masschallenge.org/news/partnership-office-naval-research-northeast-tech-bridge-401-tech-bridge/) - We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Office of Naval Research, Northeast Tech Bridge, and 401 Tech Bridge. This collaboration cements Blue Tech as a new practice within the context of the Safety and Security track that runs inside our US Early Stage Accelerator Program. This is a great opportunity for Blue Tech
- [Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge: Top 4 Finalists](https://masschallenge.org/news/sustainable-food-solutions-challenge-top-4-finalists/) - Renens, Switzerland – April 12th, 2021 – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the top 4 startup finalists of the Sustainable Food Systems Challenge. On April 28th, the top 4 startups will pitch how their solutions, in collaboration with our Corporate Partners, can reduce Green House Gas emissions, and help
- [MassChallenge Mexico and Ruta N Medellin Announce the Three Startup Winners from Their 2022 Acceleration Program](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-ruta-n-medellin-startup-winners-2022/) - City of Medellin, Colombia – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and Ruta N have announced the winning startups from their 2022 acceleration program. After launching applications back in September, MassChallenge Mexico and Ruta N Medellín, selected the 10 participating Startups in the program focused on Science, Technology and Innovation companies, this is the first
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces the Top Winner Team of the Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-the-top-winner-team-of-the-sustainable-food-solutions-challenge/) - Renens, Switzerland – May 4th, 2021: MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the Top Winner Team of this third edition of the Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge. The concept of the Sustainability Food Systems Challenge was initiated by a strong group of our corporate partners and was founded with a singular
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces 2022 Cohort](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-2022-cohort/) - May 18, 2022 (Renens, Switzerland) - MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, today announces the 100 early-stage startups invited to join the 2022 Accelerator Program. This number represents the top 9% of applications we received from around the world. 261 of our MC experts ranked them and shaped the future of these
- [MassChallenge, MITRE, and Knowality Announce the Maternal-Child Health Equity Challenge](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mitre-and-knowality-announce-the-maternal-child-health-equity-challenge/) - Identifying Innovative Market Solutions to Enhancing Equity in Maternal and Child Health for Underserved Populations BOSTON, MA – June 1, 2022 – MassChallenge, a global network for innovators, MITRE, an operator of federally funded R&D centers, and Knowality, a venture services support for healthcare startups, are announcing the Maternal-Child Health Equity Challenge with the goal of
- [Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria 2021-22 Announces Top Three Winners](https://masschallenge.org/news/bridge-to-masschallenge-nigeria-2021-22-announces-top-three-winners/) - Following the successful selection of the top 30 startups shortlisted in December 2021 for the Bridge to MassChallenge (B2MC) Nigeria Bootcamp, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and MassChallenge is pleased to announce Negs Empire, Dozzy Agricultural Enterprise, and Maximus Recycling Solutions as the three winners of the B2MC-Nigeria 2021-22 Program. This success is
- [Introducing New MassChallenge CEO, Cait Brumme](https://masschallenge.org/news/introducing-masschallenges-new-ceo-cait-brumme/) - Dear MassChallenge Community, On behalf of the MassChallenge Board of Directors, I write to share exciting news about the leadership and future of MassChallenge: we are thrilled to officially appoint Cait Brumme as CEO. Many of you know Cait Brumme. She is a long-time member of the MassChallenge family; a vibrant, tenacious, and thoughtful
- [A Stronger Future Through Collaborative Innovation](https://masschallenge.org/news/a-stronger-future-through-collaborative-innovation/) - Dear MassChallenge Community, It is with a great sense of excitement that I (officially) step into the role of Chief Executive Officer for MassChallenge. To our extraordinary entrepreneurs, experts, partners, MassChallenge team and Board – I say with a full heart what a privilege it is to lead this organization into its next phase. I
- [MassChallenge and Zeleus Announce Bridge to MassChallenge Benin](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-zeleus-announce-bridge-to-masschallenge-benin/) - Boston – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, and Zeleus, a Boston-based corporation, founded to empower professionals and propel entrepreneurs as they work to build successful careers and businesses, announced last week a partnership to support the startup and tech community in Benin, Western Africa. MassChallenge and Zeleus have joined to position Benin as an
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces the Finalists for the 2022 Acceleration Program for Startups in LATAM](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-the-finalists-for-the-2022-acceleration-program-for-startups-in-latam/) - This year, more than 470 startups from all around the world applied to MassChallenge Mexico’s Acceleration Program for Startups in LATAM, 38 finalists were selected to receive the exclusive benefits of the program. After 2 years of being carried out virtually, this time the program will be held in a hybrid way, with several activities
- [MassChallenge Announces 2022 US Early-Stage Cohort With Top Startups in Medical Devices, Enterprise Software and HealthTech](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-2022-us-early-stage-cohort-with-top-startups-in-medical-devices-enterprise-software-and-healthtech/) - Diverse set of early-stage startups poised to accelerate growth and scale through MassChallenges’ unique innovation network July 11, 2021 – MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announces the 250 early-stage startups invited to participate in its U.S.-based early-stage accelerator program across its US-hubs in Austin, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Providence (R.I.). MassChallenge is a unique
- [MassChallenge Names New Board Chair: Senator William “Mo” Cowan, Healthcare Executive and Global Business and Policy Leader](https://masschallenge.org/news/new-board-chair-senetor-william-mo-cowan/) - July 13, 2022 – Boston, MA: MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced Senator William “Mo” Cowan has been elected Chairman of the board of directors for the global non-profit. Effective July 1, Sen. Cowan will assume Board leadership and partner with MassChallenge CEO, Cait Brumme, and his Board colleagues to amplify the impact
- [MassChallenge and IBM Pair Second Cohort of Historically Underrepresented Founders with IBM AI and Security Mentors](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-and-ibm-pair-second-cohort-of-historically-underrepresented-founders-with-ibm-ai-and-security-mentors/) - (Boston, MA) May 16, 2022, IBM volunteers have signed on to mentor 52 curated, high-impact startups to help accelerate their businesses. Founders were chosen from historically underrepresented communities including Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), female and/or non-binary. The program is focused on mentoring entrepreneurs who are innovating with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The startups
- [Arianna Huffington and Linda Pizzuti Henry Keynote MassChallenge's 2020 Virtual U.S. Awards Ceremony](https://masschallenge.org/news/arianna-huffington-and-linda-pizzuti-henry-keynote-masschallenges-2020-virtual-us-awards-ceremony/) - Emcee’d by innovation expert Chris Denson, the MassChallenge Virtual U.S. Awards Ceremony will award up to $2M in equity-free cash and prizes to top startups from the network’s US-based accelerators in Austin, Boston, Houston, and Rhode Island.(Austin, Texas – Sept. 15, 2020) - MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today announced that Arianna Huffington, Founder
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces New Managing Director](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-new-managing-director/) - [March 4, 2019] Lausanne – The Board of Directors of MassChallenge Switzerland, the part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced it has named Matt Lashmar as Managing Director, effective immediately. Matt will succeed Thierry Duvanel, who has led the Lausanne-based program for the last two years.“I am very excited to be
- [MassChallenge Israel, Deshpande Foundation and NASSCOM Announce 2019 Scholarship for Indian Startups Accelerating in Israel ](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-israel-deshpande-foundation-nasscom-announce-2019-scholarship-indian-startups-accelerating-israel/) - JERUSALEM – MassChallenge Israel, with the Deshpande Foundation and NASSCOM, announces the creation of an up to $50,000 scholarship fund to support up to 10 Indian startups qualified for MassChallenge Israel's 2019 accelerator cycle. The partnership was first launched in 2017 and coincided with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to India, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The
- [MassChallenge FinTech Announces 2019 Inaugural Cohort of Top FinTech Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-fintech-announces-2019-inaugural-cohort-top-startups/) - December 17, 2018 (BOSTON) - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 21 startups that will join the 2019 MassChallenge FinTech inaugural program.“Our inaugural cohort represents trailblazing technologies that advance financial services, from AI-powered onboarding platforms to modern giving solutions,” said Devon Sherman, Program Director of MassChallenge FinTech. “We look forward
- [Top MassChallenge Mexico Startups Win $2M Pesos ](https://masschallenge.org/news/top-masschallenge-mexico-startups-win-2m-pesos-2018/) - [November 7, 2018] Mexico City – MassChallenge Mexico, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, tonight announced that Xilinat, Host a pet, Genómica Médica, Nuup, and Cuéntame are the prize winning startups of the 2018 accelerator program. The startups won a combined total of $2M pesos in zero-equity cash prizes.The announcement took place
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Awards CHF 500K to Top Startups](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-awards-chf-500k-top-startups-2018/) - October 30, 2018, LAUSANNE – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today awarded CHF 500K in zero equity cash prizes to eight startups in the program’s 2018 cohort. Four additional MassChallenge Switzerland 2018 startups received in-kind prizes, valued at CHF 200K.“We have come a long way since our first accelerator
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Südzucker Group](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-sudzucker-group/) - MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with Südzucker GroupLAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge's global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced that it will partner with Südzucker Group, a leading company in the food industry. The partnership will leverage the two organizations respective strengths, opening new opportunities for mutual growth, assuring entrepreneurial growth and solutions to
- [MassChallenge Opens Applications for 2018 Mexico Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-opens-applications-2018-mexico-accelerator/) - Mexico City - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today opened applications for its 2018 class of high-impact startups in Mexico. The application deadline is March 28, 2018."On its first two years, MassChallenge Mexico has accelerated 64 startups which have raised over $19M USD. This shows how successful the acceleration process has been. We
- [MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Partnership with the EIT Food Accelerator Network](https://masschallenge.org/news/media-announcement-masschallenge-switzerland-announces-partnership-with-the-eit-food-accelerator-network/) - LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenges global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced that it will run a food tech track in its 2018 cohort by partnering with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food Accelerator Network. EIT Food is a European Union funded consortium project with 50 members, including Nestl Bler
- [MassChallenge Expands Footprint to Serve High-Impact Entrepreneurs in Rhode Island](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-expands-footprint-serve-high-impact-entrepreneurs-rhode-island/) - Program to Tap Local Innovation Ecosystem and Global Resources in Boston Headquarters JAN. 25 MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the launch of its newest program in Rhode Island. Through collaboration with founding partners, including Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and FM Global, and support from Delta Dental, Rhode Island Foundation, and
- [MassChallenge Mexico Awards 2M Pesos to Four Prize Winners from 2017 Accelerator](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-awards-2m-pesos-four-prize-winners-2017-accelerator/) - Mexico City, December 7, 2017 - MassChallenge Mexico, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, tonight announced that Urbvan, Ilexico, Econduce, and Totolines were the winning startups of their 2017 acceleration program. The announcement took place during its annual "MassChallenge Awards" event in Mexico City.The four winning startups were selected by a group of expert judges
- [MassChallenge Mexico Announces Top 10 Startups from 2017 Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-mexico-announces-top-10-startups-2017-class/) - MEXICO CITY MassChallenge Mexico, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, today announced the top 10 startups from its 2017 cohort of 35 startups. These 10 startups were selected by a panel of expert judges who evaluated each startup based on their impact and potential for success. The top 10 will now move onto the final
- [MassChallenge & Startup Institute Announce Strategic Partnership to Increase Synergies in Bostons Innovation Economy and Power Global Expansion](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-startup-institute-announce-strategic-partnership-increase-synergies-bostons/) - Under the terms of the agreement, MassChallenge entrepreneurs will have access to Startup Institutes network of nearly 1000 alumni, as well as its curriculum and speakers. In turn, Startup Institute students and alumni will have the opportunity to build closer relationships with MassChallenge startups and alumni via special events and as well as opportunities to
- [Scott Bailey Named Managing Director of MassChallenge Boston](https://masschallenge.org/news/scott-bailey-named-managing-director-masschallenge-boston/) - BOSTON (January 8, 2015) MassChallenge announced it has namedScott Bailey as the Managing Director of the global acceleratorsBoston program. In this newly created role, Bailey will oversee thelargest and most established program within the global acceleratorsgrowing family. Additionally, MassChallenge executives have appointedRoman Kern as Senior Director of Programs and Operations forMassChallenge Boston. Bailey has served as
- [MassChallenge Celebrates Highest-Impact Startups from 2014](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-celebrates-highest-impact-startups-2014/) - MassChallenge and ~1,700 members of the Boston startup community gathered to celebrate entrepreneurship at the fifth-annual MassChallenge Awards Ceremony. The event featured pitches from the Top 26 startups, and speeches from Governor Deval Patrick, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Creator Nancy Frates, and WGBH and Public Radio
- [MassChallenge Announces Top 26 Finalists from Most Competitive Class Ever](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-announces-top-26-finalists-most-competitive-class-ever/) - Our entrepreneurs had a rigorous summer and Im very proud of all startups from the 2014 class, said MassChallenge Founder and President Akhil Nigam. These top 26 startups are poised to make a tremendous impact across a variety of industries from healthcare to education to clean technology. While the final judges will have a difficult
- [Thomson Reuters Joins MassChallenge as Platinum Sponsor](https://masschallenge.org/news/thomson-reuters-joins-masschallenge-platinum-sponsor/) - We are pleased to partner with MassChallenge as we build our Data Innovation Lab in Boston, said James Powell, Chief Technology Officer for Thomson Reuters. The Innovation District is a strong community for entrepreneurs and start ups, and MassChallenge provides a valuable model for engagement. Already a global leader in big data, Thomson Reuters partnership with
- [MassChallenge Names 128 Startups to 2014 Accelerator Class](https://masschallenge.org/news/masschallenge-names-128-startups-2014-accelerator-class/) - "We are incredibly grateful to our judges and partners for helping us to identify the startups that will drive global impact, said MassChallenge Founder and President Akhil Nigam. We look forward to working with the MassChallenge community and this incredible group of entrepreneurs as they strive to achieve their goals of growth and innovation. The 128

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