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Mass Ventures
SBIR START Grants
Amount
$100,000 – $500,000
Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Odds
~16 Round 1 winners
Effort
1 day
Can you get this?
✓Must be Massachusetts-based startup
✓Must hold SBIR Phase II contract
✓Research must be under SBIR or STTR contracts
Your real odds
Each cycle awards 16 Round 1 grants, which narrow to 7 at Round 2 and 3 at Round 3.
The program has funded 141 companies since 2012, which works out to roughly 10 to 15 new Round 1 winners per year, and the pool is self-selecting because only Massachusetts Phase II SBIR/STTR holders qualify.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility as MA-based Phase II awardee1 day
Prepare commercialization plan and supporting materials2 to 4 weeks
Submit during the open window
Worth knowing
Round 1 ($100K) is the entry point that makes you eligible for Round 2 ($200K) the following year and Round 3 (up to $500K) beyond that, so winning Round 1 is a multi-year investment in a ladder, not a standalone grant.
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