Innovator

MassCEC acts as a connector between established and startup clean energy companies, investors, strategic corporate partners and large energy users in Massachusetts.

MassCEC supports local incubators, business accelerator competitions and other resources, job training, networking events and provides seed investments for technology companies.

Investments - Apply

Step 1: Contact the MassCEC Investments Team to set up an initial meeting. Please provide a pitch deck with your initial outreach.

Step 2: Pitch to the MassCEC investments team.

Step 3: If your company may be a fit for a MassCEC investment, staff will request and internally review due diligence materials as part of an iterative process. 

Step 4: Pending a positive diligence outcome, pitch to MassCEC's CEO and other executive-level staff.

Investments - Who's Eligible

Only Massachusetts-based applicants that fit the MassCEC definition of “clean energy” (defined in the MassCEC enabling legislation here) are eligible. Typically, we require at least three of  a company’s headquarters, manufacturing, sales and research and development be based in Massachusetts.

 

MassChallenge Startup Showcase

Event Time: 
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Event Location: 
Innovation and Design Building
21 Drydock Ave 6th Floor
Boston , MA 02210
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kdobbins@masscec.com

The MassChallenge Startup Showcase features the 128 highest-impact startup companies participating in the MassChallenge Boston accelerator. It is the first major opportunity for the startup community to meet the 2016 MassChallenge finalist startups and experience their new developments in an open-floor exposition.  

Register here.

Richi Social Entrepreneurs Immersion Summer 2016

Event Time: 
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Event Location: 
WeWork
745 Atlantic Ave
Boston , MA 02111
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contact@richifoundation.org

The Immersion Summer 2016 is a one-month eye-opening experience in Boston where 32 Social Entrepreneurs, representing 15 international startups, have had the opportunity to explore Boston's advanced Social Innovation ecosystems. During this month, each startup has worked on preparing their social value proposition and problem-solution fit to enter the US market. 

On July 27th we will run our final event at WeWork to say goodbye to the first edition of the Richi Social Entrepreneurs Immersion Program. It will include a short pitch by the startups, and then networking time with food and drinks. We would be glad to see you there and please do not hesitate to invite anybody you think might be interested:

Register here.

Export Regulatory Compliance Update

Event Time: 
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Event Location: 
Microsoft New England R&D (NERD) Center
One Memorial Drive
Cambridge , MA 02142
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exportcenter@state.ma.us
617-973-8664

This conference will provide the latest information on export regulatory trends, with a focus on current compliance issues, including:  export regulatory policy developments; special concerns involving product and technology controls; rapidly evolving sanctions policy; and best practices for compliance.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear the latest on export compliance issues and trends from some of the area's leading export compliance practitioners and experts.  

Registration at venue begins at 9:30am.

Cost: $115 / $65 for Compliance Alliance members
Contact: Massachusetts Export Center at 617-973-8664

Click here for the agenda: http://www.mass.gov/export/pdf/Compliance%20Update%20Agenda.pdf

Click here to register: https://umass.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9H0kXYnFpUb5Epv

Piranha Pond Pitch Party Practice Night

Event Time: 
Monday, July 11, 2016 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Event Location: 
TechSandBox, Inc.
105B South Street
Hopkinton 01748
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marketing@techsandbox.org

Startups apply to get one of 8 slots to pitch in front of a panel of qualified investors. Those who get selected to pitch will have the chance to practice ahead of time and to get feedback on July 11. Then, on July 14, Investors listen to the five minute pitches and vote on whether they'll grant a  follow on meeting.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, click here.

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