Seed Investments - How Do I Apply?

Phase 1 – Please check back in Fall 2017 for the next Phase 1 Solicitation.

Phase 2 (Note: Only companies who have received a Phase 1 award are eligible to apply for Phase 2. Applications for Seed Investments Phase 2 are accepted on a rolling basis)

Step 1: Complete Phase 1 of Seed Investments in accordance with the agreed-upon work plan and reporting requirements outlined in Step 6 of Phase 1 above.

Step 2: Submit a program application and required attachments to acceleratemass@masscec.com with the subject line “Seed Investments Phase 2 Application – [Company Name].”

Step 3:  MassCEC staff will evaluate the progress the company has made during Phase 1 and the continuing merit of technology and business plan prior to company’s entrance into the Phase 2 program, and will notify Awardees if selected for a $100,000 Phase 2 convertible grant award.

Step 4: In addition to quarterly check-ins with MassCEC staff, awardees will be required to submit informal, monthly written updates, quarterly financials, and a semi-annual progress report during the Phase 2 milestone period.