Notice of Funding Opportunity for Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program

NOFO No. 2025-CAM-01
Round 6

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative ("Mass Tech Collaborative" or "MassTech"), on behalf of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity for state cost share to support manufacturing projects (NOFO No.2025-CAM-01) (the "NOFO”) from qualified manufacturers located within the Commonwealth's borders, as part of the state's ongoing commitment to the manufacturing industry. Respondents will be competing against each other for funds dedicated to manufacturing expansion grants to accelerate company growth.

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (“MMAP”) provides capital cost share up to $200,000 for projects located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry.

The program aims to help Massachusetts-based small to medium sized manufacturers prepare their businesses to meet the demands of Industry 4.0, such as the adoption of robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, or sustainable manufacturing processes. In addition, the manufacturing of new technologies and innovations that align with key industries in the Commonwealth, including microelectronics, defense and aerospace, and electrification technologies are preferred. All industries are important, and all manufacturers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are encouraged to apply, however the above industries are prioritized.

The MMAP program:

• Provides CAPITAL: Through necessary capital equipment purchases, a manufacturer will have access to new supply chain connections, new opportunities, and growth. 
• Creates PARTNERSHIPS: This program aims to make connections between manufacturers and non-profit partners to help build an ecosystem of support for our manufacturers to collaborate and rely on. These partnerships will provide assistance through technical support, workforce development support, business connections, or other means of assistance, depending on the partner, to help manufacturers drive efficiencies and scale their business.

It is a requirement that manufacturers collaborate with non-profits, institutions of higher education (community college or above) or quasi-public entities legally organized in Massachusetts to receive funding. Non-profit partners include organizations such as MassMEP, MassHireWorkforce Boards, Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership, or the Berkshire Innovation Center. The manufacturer and the collaborating partner should work to define the responsibilities and tasks of the collaborating partner which should be outlined as part of the proposal.

Full details included in the NOFO are below.

Download Application Documents:

• Download NOFO No. 2025-CAM-01 (PDF) 
• Download Questions & Answers Document (PDF)