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About the MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage Program

The MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage accelerator is a 3-month mentor-based program that provides intensive support, guidance, tools and connectivity to the MassChallenge community in order to drive startup business traction. The program is industry agnostic with a focus on supporting approximately 200 startups per cohort that range in stage from those currently engaged in customer discovery work to validating a technology or service.  

This is a hybrid program with a digital curriculum and opportunities to participate in virtual and in-person events during the first and final weeks of the program. 

To learn more, connect with the early stage team by either attending one of our virtual/in-person Meet MC events or by emailing us at earlystage@masschallenge.org to learn how our 2023 accelerator can scale the growth of your venture!

 
Program Benefits
  • LEANSTACK Training: We are proud to be partnering with LEANSTACK, a continuous innovation platform that helps early-stage entrepreneurs find repeatable and scalable business models.  
  • World class industry experts and mentors along with 1:1 mentorship opportunities. 
  • 40+ global corporate partners including IBM, BAE Systems, Carta, Fundify, First Republic Bank, and more. Connections to a network of Community and Ecosystem partners including Venture Café Providence, MassBio, Black Ambition Prize, Houston Downtown Launchpad, Pegasus Park and Biolabs in Dallas, and more. 
  • Investor Pitch Events
  • Opportunities to win non-dilutive cash prizes and other in-kind awards upon successful program completion. 
  • Co-working residency opportunities in our local MassChallenge offices
  • Continued support and resources as part of a MassChallenge Alumni community. 

    Learn more about the U.S. early stage program here!

 
Key Dates
 
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Industry Tracks

The U.S. Early Stage Program also features special, industry-specific programming referred to as “Tracks”. These tracks provide additional sessions and networking opportunities with leading experts from each respective track related industry. Learn more about the Tracks here.


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Check out recordings from the Meet MC 2022 Virtual series here


 

 


The MassChallenge Advantage

MassChallenge’s proven methodology hyper-focuses on helping founders identify goals and key initiatives, providing access to a meaningful network of experts and mentors, while also providing connection to a deep peer network from across the global community. All for no equity and no strings attached. 

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Questions? 
Reach out directly by emailing: earlystage@masschallenge.org

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