Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a quasi-public state economic development agency established in 2009 under Chapter 23J of the General Laws, funded via the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust Fund. Its mission is to accelerate clean energy and climatetech innovation to meet the Commonwealth's climate goals while growing the state's clean energy economy. MassCEC operates roughly 20 programs spanning non-dilutive grants (Catalyst at up to $75K, AmplifyMass at up to $300K, InnovateMass at up to $350K, Business Builds: Climatetech at $500K–$2M, and the Testing & Demonstration Assets program at $1M–$5M), direct equity investments through its 2030 Fund ($100K–$600K checks via SAFE, convertible notes, equity, and venture debt, targeting $50M deployed by 2030), workforce development grants, and offshore wind infrastructure (the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal and Wind Technology Testing Center). Programs focus on high-performance buildings, clean transportation, net-zero grid, and emerging climatetech. Founders should apply through the funding portal; application deadlines vary by program. MassCEC is headquartered in Boston and restricts most programs to Massachusetts-based companies.