The Engine Accelerator

We've deepened our partnership with Dacon Corporation to deliver infrastructure and space purpose built for #ToughTech teams. Let's go! 🚀

Today, our CEO Emily Knight participated in a panel on capital needs of regional ecosystems at the Innovative Capital Summit, hosted by U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF Engines and EDA Tech Hubs pitched their missions, competitive advantages, and investable opportunities to capital providers. The Builder Platform team is excited to continue to support the Engines on this exciting journey. Learn more about their work here: (https://lnkd.in/eDEp4a_u) #ecosystembuilding #innovation #innovationhub #techstartups #TBED

🎉 Congratulations to Dan Mandell and the GRO Biosciences team on their $60M Series B! GRObio is a prime example of a #ToughTech company in The Engine community. This funding will advance their pipeline in non-standard amino acids for a range of disease states. https://lnkd.in/eTNkjnWN 

ICYMI: Two amazing companies at The Engine Accelerator, Mantel and Circe both received grants to reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing. Circe will use $1.5M to build out manufacturing for its carbon-negative fermentation process for producing triglycerides and other compounds. Mantel will employe $450K to prototype an electric-powered molten borate carbon capture system. These grants grow our member companies’ team sizes, partnerships, manufacturing capabilities, and impact in #ToughTech! Read more about the grants and Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a program through MassTech’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing here:  https://lnkd.in/gBFmDVBa 

Discover how The Builder Platform is supporting the 10 National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines to catalyze regional innovation across the US! This month we're featuring NSF ENGINES: Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine (Great Lakes ReNEW) and their work to transform waste into wealth for a sustainable future. Read The Builder Newsletter to learn more about the inaugural NSF Engines' success stories, gain insights and best practices, and stay up to date on activities. Subscribe today for a front-row seat to this first of its kind initiative. https://lnkd.in/eaqkeDVw

Want to commercialize your research? The Engine's Blueprint program helps grad students, postdocs, research scientists, and their teams to explore the commercial potential of their scientific breakthroughs. Applications for Fall 2024 are now open. In its 9th cohort, Blueprint has supported over 500 teams from 100+ institutions. It equips future Tough Tech leaders with skills in tech risk mitigation, market discovery, IP strategies, and more—with access to a vast network of founders, investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders. Learn more and apply now at engine.xyz/blueprint.

We are thrilled to partner with Vineyard Offshore to boost climate innovation and solidify Massachusetts as the hub of #toughtech! Connecting innovative startups like Sublime Systems and VEIR to leading corporate partners like Vineyard Offshore helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhances the New England grid and strengthens our regional economy. Together, we're building the future #climatetech and #toughtech make possible! 

Congratulations to the newly announced 2024 #ActivateFellows! A special shout out to the Blueprint Alumni who have been selected for this prestigious fellowship! Your dedication and pioneering spirit is inspiring. In other exciting news, the Fall 2024 Blueprint applications are open. If you’re a graduate student, postdoc, or research scientist with transformative work, now is the time to take the leap and explore commercial opportunities of your research. You can find applications here: https://lnkd.in/gDxDV9jF If you wish to learn more about both programs, we will be hosting a happy hour on August 6th at The Engine. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eK3xijXq  #ActivatexBlueprint #ToughTech #Innovation #Blueprint #ActivateFellows

Please join us in welcoming Amy Beaird, PhD and Elizabeth Patterson to The Builder Platform team! As Platform Managers,  Amy and Elizabeth will partner and collaborate with the 10 National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Regional Engines to identify and deliver solutions based on their unique needs, in order to catalyze their innovation ecosystems. #NewTeamMembers #NSFEngines #CatalyzingInnovation #InnovationEcosystem #PlatformManagers #CollaborativeInnovation

The Engine Accelerator is #hiring an Operations Associate to join our Community Operations Team. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll be instrumental in managing resident companies, planning community programs, and supporting our events with external partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are interested in supporting startups that aim to create a positive impact, this role may be a great fit for you. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eMR6CcjX