MassTech Collaborative

Aging bridges across the country face increasing corrosion causing costly repairs. Researchers at @UMassAmherst, in collaboration with @MIT, are advancing cold spray technology to restore steel beams. In Frame: CAM Senior Manager Zhuqing Wang #CAM #UMassAmherst #M2I2

MassTech’s SHIELD Day 3 at BASE-X brought together leaders to strengthen MA’s defense workforce. Insights from @Ginkgo & FIRST Robotics New England highlighted the need to expand talent pipelines, engage students early & build long-term workforce resilience.

CAM is pleased to be an event partner & exhibitor at the June 9 @BostonGlobe's Tech Innovation Summit where leaders across technology, business, academia, & journalism will discuss what’s next in innovation. Applications close Friday, March 20: events.bostonglobe.com/2026/tech-inno… #

Spacecrafts only get one chance to perform in orbit. CAM Senior Manager Zhuqing Wang recently visited Electromagnetic Applications in Pittsfield to see how the company tests spacecraft survivability before launch. M2I2 support helped expand its equipment & growth. #CAM #M2I2

Round 2 of MBI's $28.5M Connected & Online Program is now open. This program focuses on access to education, workforce training & telehealth by supporting public device lending across MA. Apply by 4/5: broadband.masstech.org/connected-onli… #ConnectedandOnline #MABroadband

The Innovation Institute at MassTech awarded $150K to @FORGEImpact to pilot a crowdfunding-based financing model for early-stage robotics companies in MA. In partnership with @HardtechProject, the initiative will support startups moving from prototype to scalable manufacturing.

CAM is pleased to be an event partner & exhibitor at the June 9 @BostonGlobe's Tech Innovation Summit where leaders across technology, business, academia, & journalism will discuss what’s next in innovation. Applications due Friday, March 20: events.bostonglobe.com/2026/tech-inno…

MassTech CEO Carolyn Kirk recently delivered opening remarks at the Harvard Community Lecture Series at the Harvard Ed Portal. Kirk discussed MassTech’s investments in robotics & emerging tech & introduced Harvard engineering professor Conor Walsh, a leader in robotics research.

The SHIELD Initiative was created to bring together every part of our defense ecosystem — industry, academia, nonprofits, military installations, manufacturers, investors and state government. To go on offense and defense. Our Working Group members have shown tireless dedication to digging into critical challenges our defense sector faces while surfacing ideas and recommendations to advance economic development & national security. Congratulations to all the Working Group members sworn in today!

Today, SHIELD Day 3 convened government, industry & academia to strengthen MA’s defense workforce pipeline. @MassLtGov delivered opening remarks & swore in SHIELD Working Group members. Carolyn Kirk & Ben Linville-Engler helped frame a day of briefings & breakout sesssions.

MBI, Pittsfield Housing Authority & AccessPlus recently marked the completion of updated wiring at Columbia Arms through the Residential Retrofit Program. The project expands access to modern broadband infrastructure for residents of public & affordable housing. #MABroadband

The MA Municipal Cybersecurity Summit is back! This year, the MassCyberCenter is focused on empowering cybersecurity leaders across MA’s 351 municipalities to strengthen local cyber resiliency. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vrjprt3 #MACyberSummit26 #MassCyberCenter

Two new doors just opened for digital health companies in MA. The Lahey Innovation Hub & the Mass League of Community Health Centers joined MeHI’s Digital Health Sandbox Network, expanding access to 50 FQHCs & complex hospital environments for real-world validation & scaling.

MassTech recently met with @Raytheon & @generaldynamics Mission Systems to discuss strengthening MA’s defense industry. Leaders addressed critical needs, workforce development, supply chain growth & housing to attract talent across Western MA & beyond. #SHIELDMA

The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC) convened for its first meeting of 2026 at Quinsigamond CommunityCollege. Discussions focused on how MA can support manufacturers in the defense sector through SHIELD & the recently relaunched MMAP. #AMC #CAM #SHIELDMA

The MA AI Hub has launched a jobs board to connect job seekers with AI, data & emerging technology opportunities across MA. The centralized platform helps employers reach local talent & supports the growth of a diverse tech workforce. Explore open roles: jobs.aihub.masstech.org/jobs

During a visit to @MilliporeSigma, MassTech learned more about Millipore’s contributions to MA’s innovation ecosystem. We also explored collaboration opportunities aligned with MassTech programs in advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, & statewide industry engagement.

There’s a new resource for jobseekers, workers, and students to help you build and strengthen your AI skills: #GrowwithGoogle.

Today at @Google Cambridge, the @MassGovernor & the MA AI Hub launched a statewide AI upskilling partnership with #GrowwithGoogle. Free, self-paced AI training is now available to MA residents through Dec. 2027, creating a no-cost path to in-demand, job-ready credentials.

The MA AI Hub hosted its first Community Night with Venture Café Cambridge & Red Hat, convening leaders across education, startups & research to explore AI innovation in MA. The program featured expert panels, ecosystem networking & live demos from MIT Media Lab & Storyfave. #AI