Capital Grant for Massachusetts Life Sciences Nonprofit Research Institutions

• Capital awards ranging from $1.5 million to $5 million
• Project period of 1–3 years
• Funding provided on a reimbursement basis following execution of a grant agreement

• Account creation in the Submittable application portal
• Completed online application
• Project budget narrative
• Description of shared access model and anticipated user base
• Demonstration of institutional commitment through financial or in-kind support
• Sustainable operating model beyond the MLSC award period

• Must be a Massachusetts nonprofit organization eligible to receive capital funding from the Commonwealth
• Eligible entity types include colleges and universities, academic medical centers, independent research institutions, nonprofit accelerators/incubators, and other nonprofit research organizations
• Proposed infrastructure must be broadly accessible to researchers throughout Massachusetts
• Shared resources must be available to internal and external investigators without retaining intellectual property or requiring formal collaborations
• Clinical Trial track sites must support trials by external organizations and ensure IRB/legal approvals within 6 months

A state-supported life sciences funding organization that provides substantial grants to support innovation and research in the life sciences and technology sectors.