MassTech Collaborative

The SHIELD Report provides a shared roadmap for strengthening MA’s defense & national security ecosystem. • 1,000+ MA-based participants • 120+ convenings • 8 months of collaboration • 1 shared playbook Read the SHIELD Report: masstech.org/shield #SHIELDMA

Massachusetts has a long history of solving big challenges through innovation –– and our BioNexus program with @NatickSSC @DEVCOM_SC @Mass_Tech is continuing that tradition!  BioNexus will take our innovation strengths and apply them to research challenges that will help our nation’s Army solve some of our toughest problems.

Congratulations to the winners of MeHI’s Primary Care Innovation Challenge: Coredio, @realHUBHealth, SGAI HealthLink & @WELFIEdotcom . Together, they’ll receive $320K to validate digital health solutions that strengthen primary care across MA. #MeHI #DigitalHealth

We’re excited to announce @DrewCrowe_MFG as the keynote speaker for this year’s MA Manufacturing Mash-Up. A nationally recognized manufacturing advocate, Drew will kick off a day focused on workforce, innovation & collaboration across MA’s manufacturing ecosystem. #MashUp2026

MA is playing offense on defense. @MassLtGov, @MassEOED & MassTech today released the SHIELD Report, a roadmap shaped by 1,000+ participants to strengthen MA’s defense & national security ecosystem. Read more: nemicroelectronics.org/shield #SHIELDMA

Today, @MassGovernor & NEMC convened the first BioNexus Proposer’s Day at @LabCentral where @MassLtGov joined defense, industry & research leaders to launch a day of collaboration around biotechnology innovation for national defense. #NEMC #SHIELDMA

MBI joined local leaders & community partners to celebrate the opening of the Digital Discovery & Development Lab (D3L) at the Dennis Center for Active Living. The lab will expand digital skills, telehealth access & device lending for mid-Cape residents. #InternetForAll #MBI

MassTech’s Innovation Institute has released the latest MA Quantum Ecosystem Report highlighting growth in 76 quantum companies, 138 research groups & nearly $391M in cumulative private investment. more: innovation.masstech.org/quantum-ma-eco… #Quantum

MeHI has awarded funding to two new Digital Health Sandbox Rolling Grant projects. Apollon & Lexi will partner with clinical research organizations to evaluate digital health technologies that address real-world clinical challenges. #MeHI #DigitalHealth

MeHI has awarded funding to two new Digital Health Sandbox Rolling Grant projects. Apollon & Lexi will partner with clinical research organizations to evaluate digital health technologies that address real-world clinical challenges. #MeHI #DigitalHealth

High-speed internet service is now available to 150+ households at Southbridge Housing Authority properties. In partnership with CBN, MBI is expanding reliable broadband access through the Residential Retrofit Program to advance digital equity in Southbridge. #InternetForAll

The Innovation Institute & @masseoed convened to celebrate robotics in MA at @BostonDynamics, bringing together leaders from industry, academia, startups & government to highlight MA’s leadership in robotics, physical AI & announced the Digital Twin awards. #Robotics

MassTech Chief Investment Strategist Ben Linville-Engler spoke at the Lantern Innovation Symposium, highlighting how NEMC & SHIELD are helping strengthen MA’s defense innovation ecosystem through technology development, workforce growth & collaboration. #SHIELDMA #NEMC

@MassLtGov, the Innovation Institute & @UMassAmherst celebrated the completion of resilient infrastructure improvements at the Gloucester Marine Station, supported by a $2M collaborative R&D award advancing marine research, coastal resilience & MA's blue economy.

MeHI brought together the digital health ecosystem at MA Digital Health Forward 2026 to explore innovations addressing primary care challenges. Nine finalists competed for $320K in awards supporting solutions focused on three main focus areas. #DigitalHealth #PrimaryCare #MeHI

MBI is supporting digital skills training, device access & internet connectivity in Methuen through @NevinsLibrary1 Tech2U program. The program helps multilingual learners strengthen English language and digital skills that support career & educational goals. #InternetForAll

CAM is accepting applications for MMAP. Manufacturers can access expert support, cohort-based learning & matching grants of up to $300K to modernize operations, adopt new technologies & strengthen their workforce. Apply: cam.masstech.org/mmap #CAM #Manufacturing

TechGeneration is helping students turn their summer internships into long-term careers. Through professional development, industry programming & connections with peers, employers & innovators, participants gain exposure to the opportunities shaping MA's future. @MassEOED

CAM recently awarded $4.8M through the newly updated MA Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MMAP) to support 20 small- and medium-sized manufacturers across MA. Awardees also attended Rapid + TCT & toured MIT’s Additive Manufacturing Labs. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mmaproundd8

Innovation Institute Program Director, Quantum Initiative Dr. Steven Hubbard will share insights on quantum sovereignty and supply chains at Quantum.Tech World 2026 in Boston. Register: tinyurl.com/SHQTC26 #Quantum #AI #HPC