MassCEC Catalyst and DICES Programs
Status not published
MassCEC runs periodic solicitations per programme line; each has its own deadline published at masscec.com/programs.
Catalyst awards have historically been up to $75,000 of non-dilutive funding for prototype development by early-stage Massachusetts clean energy ventures. MassCEC also runs AmplifyMass, InnovateMass and DICES (Diversity in Clean Energy Startups) grant lines.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
public · regional
Deadline: One call a year — MassCEC runs periodic solicitations per programme line; each has its own deadline published at masscec.com/programs.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: climate, energy
- Stage: idea stage and pre-seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Company or team must be based in Massachusetts (or commit to locating there) and be developing a clean energy or climate technology. Some lines require an academic affiliation.
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Source. https://www.masscec.com/programs · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
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