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Experience the Ever-Expanding Future of Robotics in New Event Hosted by MassRobotics and the MassTech Collaborative
BOSTON, Mass., October 27, 2020 – The $100+ billion-dollar global robotics sector is growing by leaps and bounds. Industrial robots are no longer the exclusive domain of large factories. A new generation of robotics systems are bringing value to industries such as agriculture, healthcare and warehousing, and becoming more prevalent in the home. On November 5th, MassRobotics and the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) will bring together a world-class team of robotics researchers and industry veterans from Massachusetts to discuss these ongoing initiatives and their impact on the commercial robotics sector.
Read MoreNew Report Defines Opportunities to Advance Massachusetts FinTech Ecosystem
BOSTON, Mass., October 20, 2020 – New, comprehensive research analyzing Massachusetts’ FinTech ecosystem has determined that more than 350 companies from the sector are headquartered in the Commonwealth. The study conducted by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), "Now, Next and Beyond: Analysis of the FinTech Ecosystem in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," combines survey data, research and comparisons to other leading FinTech hubs around the world. In addition, the report outlines 16 recommendations to support the sustainability and growth of the FinTech and financial services industries in Massachusetts, as well as recommendations for ways to further position the ecosystem to achieve global leadership.
Read MoreFinalists Selected for Massachusetts COVID-19 Health & Safety Challenge
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. — Eight companies from across Massachusetts have been selected as finalists for the COVID-19 Health & Safety Challenge, the third in a series of innovation pitch competitions organized by the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) and Lever, Inc. to identify and grow innovations to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreIn The News: MassTech’s Grant for Blockchain Education Makes Headlines
The Innovation Institute at MassTech launched a new training program on blockchain technology targeted at government innovators, demonstrating the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting the blockchain revolution. The program is managed by Media Shower, a Boston-based media and communications company, that was awarded a $31,500 grant to run the training sessions.
Read MoreWHOI Announces D’Works Marine Technology Initiative for Massachusetts Startups and Entrepreneurs
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) are teaming up to make WHOI’s unique mix of resources available through the D’Works Marine Technology Initiative to accelerate the pace of marine technology innovation.
Read MoreCareAline Products Wins Second ‘Intrapreneur Challenge’ In Support of COVID-19 Response
WESTBOROUGH – On Friday, August 21, a panel of expert judges declared CareAline Products of Danvers the winner of the second COVID-19 Intrapreneur Challenge, a competition focused on companies developing innovations that will help Massachusetts in its reopening processes. The Challenge featured pitches from nine established Massachusetts companies, who pitched their designs and business plans aimed at addressing the ongoing public health challenge.
Read MoreMassachusetts Manufacturers Wanted: COVID-19 Health & Safety Challenge
WESTBOROUGH — The Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and Lever, Inc., have announced the ‘COVID-19 Health & Safety Challenge,’ the third in a series of innovation pitch competitions to identify and grow innovative solutions to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreFinalists Selected for Second COVID-19 Response Challenge
WESTBOROUGH, MA — Nine intrapreneurs from companies across Massachusetts have been selected as finalists for Lever’s second COVID-19 Intrapreneur Challenge, which focuses on helping Massachusetts companies pivot operations to produce innovations that support the state’s reopening.
Read MoreMassachusetts Explores Opportunities Around Blockchain
BOSTON — The Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, together with key thought leaders from the region, have launched a new training program on blockchain technology targeted at government innovators, demonstrating the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting the blockchain revolution.
Read MoreCape Cod’s Speakeasy Travel Supply Wins Inaugural ‘Intrapreneur Challenge’ In Support of COVID-19 Response
WESTBOROUGH - On Friday, July 24, 2020, a panel of expert judges declared Speakeasy Travel Supply of Cape Cod the winner of the first COVID-19 Intrapreneur Challenge, a competition focused on companies pivoting operations to produce general-use face masks. The Challenge featured pitches from 11 established Massachusetts companies, who pitched their designs and business plans aimed at addressing the ongoing public health challenge.
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