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Venture Development Center — UMass Boston

Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR)

Massachusetts state program enabling international entrepreneurs to obtain cap-exempt H-1B visas year-round through UMass Boston; entrepreneurs mentor students while building their companies. Rolling admissions.

MassVentures

Massachusetts Academic Spinouts Center (MASC)

Program supporting the commercialization of technologies developed at Massachusetts academic institutions, helping researchers and faculty spinouts navigate IP, licensing, and business formation.

MassTech Innovation Institute – Boston Office

Pathways to Scale Initiative

A MassTech Innovation Institute grant program that funds mentor networks connecting post-early-stage, high-growth startup founders with experienced entrepreneurs who have scaled innovative companies. Supports educational workshops, 1:1 mentor matching, access to resources, and peer networks for scaling-stage companies.

Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship

Pozen Fellowship

IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator

Ready Stage

First stage of the IDEA venture process; helps students validate and refine their business idea with workshops and mentorship.

IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator

Ready Stage Orientation

Orientation stage for IDEA program participants covering resources, tools, and preparation for launching a venture at Northeastern.

MassVentures

SBIR Support

One-on-one SBIR/STTR proposal coaching for Massachusetts-based founders applying to federal agencies, including strategy sessions, work plan review, commercialization plan feedback, budget compliance, and final review.

MassTech Innovation Institute – Boston Office

Sector Spark Grant Program

A statewide grant program from the MassTech Innovation Institute that funds Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to build or scale specialized mentorship, accelerator, or startup support programs in key innovation sectors. Awards provide both operating funds for programming and capital funds for infrastructure. Recent awardees include LabCentral, SeaAhead, SundAI Club, and InnoVenture Labs.

MassTech Innovation Institute

Sector Spark Grant Program

A statewide grant program from the MassTech Innovation Institute that funds Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to build or scale specialized mentorship, accelerator, or startup support programs in key innovation sectors. Awards provide both operating funds for programming and capital funds for infrastructure. Recent awardees include LabCentral, SeaAhead, SundAI Club, and InnoVenture Labs.

IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator

Set Stage

Mid-stage of the IDEA venture process; supports students building prototypes and testing their business models.