8th Annual Rockland Trust Small Business, Big Dreams Contest: Rockland Trust is accepting submissions from local businesses for the exciting chance to win $25,000 to help their dreams come true. Rockland Trust will select and interview eight (8) semifinalists. Based on these interviews, three (3) finalists will be selected and partnered with a Rockland Trust business banker to develop a business plan for review by the panel of judges. The panel will deliberate and select one lucky business owner to be the winner of the $25,000 grand prize! Both runners-up will each receive $5,000. Application deadline is TODAY, March 31. More information here.
2025 Biomedical Pitch Competition: The 2025 Biomedical Pitch Competition connects biomedical start-ups with investors and other business accelerator resources. All biomedical startups from concept to pre-IPO are welcome to participate. Application deadline is TODAY, March 31. More information here.
AI for Nature is a ten-week accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups based in North America and LATAM, bringing the best of Google to startups working toward nature protection, conservation, and restoration. Application deadline is TODAY, March 31. More information here.
Cleantech Open is the world’s largest cleantech accelerator, providing entrepreneurs and corporate innovators the resources they need to launch and grow successful cleantech businesses. Their one-of-a-kind innovation ecosystem built over the last 19 years of programming spans key cleantech innovation hubs in the U.S., linking labs and universities, service providers, investors, corporations, governments, and other cleantech incubators and accelerators. Applications are due April 13. More information here.
ALX100 Nominations: Every year, ALX honors 100 of the brightest Latino American leaders from across Massachusetts — and we invite you to help us shine the spotlight on the next generation of the ALX100. ALX100 honorees are celebrated at the ALX100 Celebration — and are featured in our exhibition that travels to iconic Massachusetts locations. Nominate your candidates here – nominations are due April 13.
The 776 Fellowship Program is now taking applicants for a two-year program to tackle climate change. Fellows will receive support from 776, including grants and mentorship. Apply by April 14. More information here.
The E-Team Program, part of the VentureWell Accelerator, supports student ventures as you embark down the path you’re likely to take as an innovator and entrepreneur. They help you advance your invention through a powerful mix of up to $25,000 in grant funding, entrepreneurship training, mentorship by dedicated staff, national recognition, and networking with peers and industry experts. Application deadline is April 29. More information here.
EforAll Merrimack Valley Summer 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 8. More information here.
EforAll Pioneer Valley Summer 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 8. More information here.
EforAll South Coast Summer 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 8. More information here.
EforAll Rhode Island Summer 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 8. More information here.
EforAll Greater Worcester Summer 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 8. More information here.
EforAll Lynn Summer 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 8. More information here.
Berkshire County Pride Festival 2025 Pitch Contest: EforAll Pitch Contests are lively two-hour events that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges. Business ideas across a wide range of industries are encouraged! A total of four cash prizes will be given out (1st place @ $1000, 2nd @ $750, 3rd place @ $500 as well as a $500 Fan Favorite prize). Deadline to apply: May 9. More information here.
Techstars Startup Weekend Boston, May 30 – June 1: What do you do during these 3 days? Gain valuable insights on transforming your concept from an initial sketch to a fully-fledged startup. From pitching your idea, scrutinizing business models, identifying your target audience, to marketing your product – they cover it all! By the culmination of the 3-day event, you’ll craft an MVP and showcase it. More information here.
The TiE Women Program 2025 is an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage. Whether you are in the early stages of launching your startup or have an established business looking to scale, this competition offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders & investors, and access mentorship. Application deadline is June 15. More information here.
Santander’s Cultivate Small Business helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. The program is completely free for eligible entrepreneurs and provides a 12 week food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and capital grants. Applications are due June 30. More information here.
EForAll Roxbury Fall 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Applications are due July 16. More information here.
EForAll Berkshire County Fall 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Applications are due July 16. More information here.
EForAll Cape Cod Fall 2025 Business Accelerator: The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. Applications are due July 16. More information here.
Startup Boston Week: Get ready to join the entire New England startup community for an unforgettable week from September 8th to 12th. This isn’t just another event – it’s where over 7,000 innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from all walks of life come together to ignite ideas, share knowledge, and shape the future. More information here.
Cape Cod Fall 2025 Blue Economy Pitch Contest: EforAll Pitch Contests are lively two-hour events that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges. Business ideas across a wide range of industries are encouraged! A total of four cash prizes will be given out (1st place @ $1000, 2nd @ $750, 3rd place @ $500 as well as a $500 Fan Favorite prize). Deadline to apply: October 6. More information here.
Accelerate Your Impact: Massachusetts Small Business Coaching Program: Boston Impact Initiative (BII) and Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) have partnered to offer entrepreneurs and small business owners coaching and resources to build sustainable and socially impactful businesses. More information here.
FinTech Sandbox is a nonprofit which enables financial technology entrepreneurs to build robust products by providing access to critical data, development tools and a curated network of customers, entirely for free. FinTech Sandbox is open to all startups innovating in financial services that can use financial data products we offer for product development and testing. The spirit of the program is to offer data to start-ups that could not otherwise afford it. More information here.
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. As one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, they funded over 3,200 companies that have gone on to have a market cap of $79B+. Each company receives up to $120,000 in funding, and access to the worldwide network of investors, hands-on mentorship, and over $4M of perks. Applications are open year-round and will be considered on a rolling basis. Your application will be valid for 12 months from the date of application. More information here.
Through its 2030 Fund, MassCEC invests at the earliest stages of company development across the climatetech landscape. With a focus on tough tech and underserved sectors, MassCEC investments aim to advance clean technology, fill funding gaps, create green jobs, and leverage private capital throughout the Commonwealth. More information here.
P&G Ventures is an early stage startup studio within Procter & Gamble that partners with entrepreneurs to accelerate billion dollar ideas that improve consumers’ lives. Focus areas include nontoxic home and garden, women’s health, anti-aging, daily wellness, and cleaning/sanitizing. More information here.
IFundWomen Boston is a crowdfunding ecosystem designed to help the women-led startups, small businesses, nonprofits, side hustles, and passion projects of Boston raise funds to launch and grow. Join iFundWomen if you are a Boston-area women-led startup to fundraise for your business and get your ideas launched. More information here.