MassRobotics is the world’s first and largest independent non-profit innovation hub focused on growing robotics technology companies, scaling solutions, and championing robotics adoption. The MassRobotics Accelerator, Powered by Mass Tech Collaborative, empowers the next generation of robotics startups through non-dilutive funding, custom tailored curriculum, and personalized mentorship.

This is the first accelerator of its kind with equity-free programming committed to supporting and advancing robotics technology entrepreneurs and technical founders through a 13-week, in-person program based out of the MassRobotics headquarters in Boston. Mentors and technical experts participating in the program include well-known robotics experts and entrepreneurs who are providing first-hand experience to help guide the 10 selected companies participating in the program.

The 10 startups include Apparel Robotics, brd BOT, Gopher Motion, Hominid X, Mapless AI, Oligo, Robotics 88, rStream, SIMPL Automation, and Yard Robotics.

These companies have access to world-class prototyping facilities as well as manufacturing experts who mentor companies on scaling. This is the first public/private accelerator of its kind. More than 140 startups applied to this program, with applicants representing more than 25 countries. The selection process was robust, ending with a selection committee composed of notable roboticists, entrepreneurs, and academics.

“Technical founders can often jump to product-building mode before intimately understanding their end user and customer,” said Marita McGinn, director of the MassRobotics Accelerator.

"During this program, our startups will each complete at least 25 customer discovery interviews, in an effort to hone in on their customer pain and needs,” she added. “Our goal is to help these brilliant technical founders bolster their business acumen through this curriculum.”

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