New Resources for Massachusetts Startups: Grants, Intellectual Property, and Resources

Are you a startup founder or entrepreneur based in Massachusetts? If so, you won’t want to miss an exciting event that promises to be a hotspot for networking, learning, and growth within the vibrant startup ecosystem of the state. The Massachusetts Founders Network, The Venture Forum, WPI Business Development Lab, Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, and FedTech are teaming up to host a special evening in Worcester filled with insightful presentations, valuable networking opportunities, and in-depth discussions about what’s new and next for local entrepreneurs.

Date & Time: Thursday , May 16th, Doors open at 5:30 PM for early networking. Presentations begin at 6:00 PM, followed by an open Q&A session with the speakers at 6:50 PM. The event wraps up with more networking until the evening concludes.

Location: Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) – 17 Briden St, Worcester, MA 01605

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Why You Should Attend

In a special announcement, founders will learn about the new Massachusetts Climatetech Studio program, which matches teams of entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies from federal and university labs during an intensive 16-week program cohort and offers a $15,000 stipend and the chance to win additional funding.

Featured Presentations

• Introducing the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, a new program from MassCEC and FedTech: Paula Anzer, Advisor at FedTech
• Support for Climatetech founders: Eric Sargent, Program Manager at MassCEC

Ecosystem Updates

• Welcoming remarks from Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI); Jon Weaver, CEO
• What’s new at Venture Forum; Zachary Dutton, Executive Director
• WPI entrepreneurship programs and collaborations with ESOs; Ardian Preci, Director of WPI Business Development Lab
• State resources for founders: Megan Marszalek, Program Director at MassTech
• Update on the Mass Founders Network Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever, Inc.