Massachusetts Climatetech Studio
Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
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About the Program
The Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and FedTech, helps entrepreneurs launch new climate technology ventures.
Overview
- Guidance from world-class experts.
- Access to expertly selected, groundbreaking technologies.
- $15,000 stipend per participant.*
- The opportunity to access a $250,000 prize pool at the end of the program.
- Virtual program with occasional travel to MA required.
Interested in learning more? Attend an information session!
*Participant stipends are taxable income to be reported via 1099.
Overall, the Studio experience was invaluable, offering a unique combination of mentorship, resources, and opportunities that significantly advanced our project. The program's structure and support exceeded our expectations, and we are grateful for the guidance and connections it provided. We look forward to applying what we've learned as we continue to grow and would highly recommend the Studio to other startups.
A Deeper Dive
Solving the problems of climate change and environmental degradation takes a combination of new technologies, policy, and business models to ensure that effective solutions make it out of the lab and into widespread, profitable, and sustainable commercial use.
Venture capitalists, corporations, and strategic investors who are focused on climate problems face a shortage of attractive and investment-ready ventures. Intellectual property (IP) that is stuck in universities and research institutions needs to be paired with dedicated entrepreneurs who can develop it into viable, investment-ready technology.
The Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and FedTech, addresses these issues by helping entrepreneurs launch new climate technology ventures. The Climatetech Studio matches teams of entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies from federal and university labs during an intensive 16-week program cohort. Entrepreneurs work closely with expert coaches and advisors to assess the potential of their technologies and form strategies for successful commercialization. Each participant receives a $15,000 stipend and has the chance to win further prize money and grant funding. There is no cost to participate, no equity taken, and the program is designed to be flexible for those working full-time.
2025 Program Timeline
- Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Interviews: March 7 - March 21, 2025
- Finalists Notified: March 21, 2025
- Cohort Onboarding & Networking: April 2, 2025
- In-Person Bootcamp: April 5, 2025
- Phase I: April 9 - May 28, 2025
- Phase 2 (Skip July 4 week): June 4 - July 30, 2025
- Showcase: Week of August 4, 2025
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