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MassChallenge

MassChallenge (nonprofit) · Equity-free nonprofit accelerator, sector programs in health, security, fintech, climate and food

Next deadline
4moFeb 2027
Estimated from past cadence · 2027 Healthcare & Life Sciences Traction
Next batch
n/a
Not published
Offer
n/a
No equity
Batches a year
n/a
352 companies tracked

What it offers

Terms
As a nonprofit, MassChallenge states it takes no equity. No cash investment is published on the program pages. Source
Where
United States, Switzerland (Renens), Israel (Jerusalem), Dallas (SMU Cox FinTech)
Cadence
Several sector programs a year, each on its own annual cycle
Startups supported since 2009
5,000+ (2026)
Funding raised by alumni
$16B+ (2026)

Batches and deadlines

MassChallenge batches, upcoming first, with deadlines and company counts
BatchStarts
Coming up
2027 Healthcare & Life Sciences TractionTraction · estimated · Site says 2027 applications will be announced soon; deadline estimated from the 2026 deadline of February 20, 2026Deadline Feb 2027n/a
Earlier
2026 Security & Resiliency TractionTraction · Cohort announcement expected this fallDeadline Jul 9n/a
2026 SwitzerlandMassChallenge SwitzerlandDeadline Mar 4n/a
2026 IsraelMassChallenge IsraelDeadline Mar 4n/a
2026 Healthcare & Life Sciences TractionTraction · Program has wrappedDeadline Feb 20n/a

4 programs

MassChallenge companies, rising first

33 of 33 companies

CompanyProgram
Ambient VisionAmbient Vision is building the next generation Machine Vision platform that replicates human brain function to deliver superhuman performance in...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
AreteMedicalThe Respicorder is for asthma what CGM is for diabetes - transforming management from reactive to preventive through timely monitoring.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
BenchBench enables engineers to design and ship products faster with AI - automating manual tasks like CAD editing, iterative design optimization, and...Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
BlusinkBlusink turns underused seafloors into measurable carbon sinks that also restore marine biodiversity.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
BNS WorldwideBNS is a biotech company transforming the agri-food industry by reducing food waste through natural, sustainable solutions.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
BreakerBreaker is redefining battlefield autonomy with CRUX, next-gen platform that enables a single operator to control and communicate with autonomous...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
CogniStream (Ireland): CogniStream’s AI voice researcher talks to your customers when you don’t have time to.Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
Cooled Motors ltdCooled Motors is revolutionising electric vehicle powertrains with CoolShaft™, a patented internal shaft cooling system that boosts efficiency, cuts...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Eden Genetics LtdEden Genetics is pioneering a new paradigm in protein production by applying AI to every stage of the precision fermentation process.Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
FibreFolks9 out of 10 adults in the UK, EU, and US consume only about 60% of the recommended 30g of fibre daily.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Fidelitas DefenseAn MIT startup, founded by former U.S.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Grub ClubGrub Club makes hypoallergenic, gut-friendly dog food using insect protein, a super digestible, planet-friendly alternative to meat.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Hinalea ImagingHinalea intelligent hyperspectral imaging solutions to enhance and automate complex inspection processes.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Interstellar Space TechnologiesWe are transforming how the world manufactures by building autonomous factories in space.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Kit-ArKIT-AR empowers manufacturing workers with knowledge-based digital overlays and real-time guidance to eliminate human error, increase productivity...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Mobile MonitoringMobile Monitoring provides intelligent water monitoring systems that use AI to detect vessels, pollution, and unauthorized activity in real time.Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
Mukuru Clean StovesMukuru Clean Stoves is a social enterprise that recycles waste metal to manufacture clean cookstoves and agricultural waste to manufacture mosquito...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Organic Steel®transforms hemp and industrial waste into carbon-negative, AI-optimized composites that replace steel and aluminum in construction, aerospace, and...Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
PolliknowBiodiversity decline can’t be reversed if we can’t measure it.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
PolyChord LtdWe use a unique next generation data analysis technology to solve real-world problems like SWAP C optimisation and molecular structure enquiry.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Samudra Oceans LimitedSamudra is pioneering next-gen Robotics and AI to scale regenerative ocean farming and capture blue carbon at gigaton scale.Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
SentiSystems ASWe navigate without GPS and provide the best possible situational awareness.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Shearwater AerospaceSmart Flight delivers AI-powered, weather-aware autonomy by combining automated mission planning with real-time, adaptive path adjustments.Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
SKYCORP TechnologiesSKYCORP Technologies develops and produces long endurance hydrogen drones and related infrastructure for first responders and critical infrastructure...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Sorair TechnologiesSorair Technologies helps Industrial/security companies save on security labour costs while enhancing operations by providing Autonomous Surveillance...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Stanhope AIOur Free Energy Minimizing (FEM) world model was launched in drones to demonstrate the emergent autonomy of this novel AI architecture.Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
SteribakeWe are an innovative foodtech company that has developed a groundbreaking technology, under the brand Steribake, for sterilizing flour‚ patented...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Sustainable PlanetSustainable Planet grows water lentils on non-arable land.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
Tethys Robotics AGTethys Robotics automates subsea operations with AI-powered robots, making underwater inspection, maintenance, and data collection faster, safer, and...Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025
The Bland CompanyThe Bland Company is a biotech startup turning agri byproducts into high-performance ingredients‚ starting with cost-efficient protein alternatives...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
UmnaiExplainability, certainty and trust at world-beating predictive performance We solve the trust, transparency, sustainability, and compliance...Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
VICTUS TechnologiesVICTUS Technologies transforms existing drones and robots into smart teammates.Not statedOtherMassChallengeUK 2025
VizgardVizgard is a veteran-owned UK SME developing a sovereign visual AI platform that transforms any defence or security camera into an autonomous...Not statedAIMassChallengeUK 2025

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