Notice of Funding Opportunity 2025-JAII-04 for the Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Regional Robotics Ecosystem Grant Program to solicit responses from potential ecosystem partners that can contribute to the growth and diversification of the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem. The program aims to support the expansion of the robotics ecosystem into new fields, creation of new robotics communities, and enhancement of existing clusters. Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit organizations, and proposals should meet at least one of the following interest areas: sector expansion, regional distribution, or collaboration and community building. The grant program will provide seed investments for pilots and new projects, and individual awards can range up to $150,000. • The project demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the local, regional, and/or statewide robotics ecosystem. • The proposed project is part of, integrated into, and/or aligned with broader, comprehensive strategies for economic development within the robotics ecosystem. • The project identifies and addresses ways to enhance prevailing economic conditions and expand economic opportunity for a targeted region, sector, or community. • The funds will be used to build capacity in the robotics ecosystem and support the conditions for business formation, and/or job creation. • The work outline represents a compelling concept for addressing a priority unmet need that contributes to or supports a robotics ecosystem in the Commonwealth. • The plan for the use of funds articulates milestones and can produce measurable outcomes in the given timeframe. • A plan exists to monitor the project’s progress. • The project provides a clear decision-making process along with the appropriate project governance.