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Applications for the 2025 MassRobotics Accelerator open today! This is a unique program with a refined focus on hardware robotics, allowing us to deeply support our startups. Our mentors, speakers, and programming are specifically tailored to help technical founders build their business skills. This accelerator is an equity-free program. Thanks to our forward-thinking partnership with Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, we provide each company with $100,000 in non-dilutive capital. Eligibility requirements: - Early-stage, pre-seed to seed-stage robotics companies with a hardware focus, component, or application (any industry) - Companies must demonstrate strong leadership with a proven track record - Companies must be incorporated, with the founding team working on this full-time - Founders must be ready and willing to learn from an engaged robotics community and expert mentors - Preference will be given to Massachusetts-based companies. Companies from outside Massachusetts must demonstrate a willingness and ability to keep all or part of their operations in Massachusetts for at least 1 year post-accelerator graduation. Startups are encouraged to apply by October 25, 2024 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewA3uxgD #Robotics #accelerator #startups #hardware #nondilutive #ma Peter Haas, Raagini Rameshwar, Ph.D Marita McGinn, Tom Ryden, Joyce Sidopoulos

MassRobotics signature series event: Robotics in Defense Date & Time: Tuesday, September 17 · 3 - 6 PM EDT Location: MassRobotics Registration: https://lnkd.in/gsb9ZYAB Join us for a session where the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and NSIN - National Security Innovation Network will share their programs, technology challenges, and ways to engage. U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory will highlight their robotics areas of interest, and J2 Ventures will offer an investor's perspective. Plus, you'll get to see demos from non-traditional robotics startups with potential solutions for the DoD during our networking session. *If you're interested in attending the Robotics in Defense event, please contact us at info@massrobotics.org to receive the access code. Mary Kate Bell, NSIN - National Security Innovation Network | John Griffin, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) | Russ Graves, MITRE | Matt Goldman, J2 Ventures | Shawn Coleman, U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Tom Ryden, Joyce Sidopoulos, Colleen Cronin Anderson #Robotics #defense #startup

Women in Robotics Fall Meet-Up 🍂 🎃 Date & Time: Monday, September 9 · 5 - 7 PM EDT Location: Boston Dynamics, 200 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451 Join us in celebrating and empowering women in the field of robotics. Connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and become part of a supportive community that's breaking barriers and paving the way for more women in robotics! Limited tickets available - secure yours now! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFetnKWs Katy Muhlrad, Boston Dynamics | Joyce Sidopoulos, Colleen Cronin Anderson, Sayo Tirrell, Marita McGinn, Alethea Campbell, Ed.M., #Robotics #womeninrobotics Women in Robotics

🌟 Huge Turnout at RoboSource! 🌟 A big thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our RoboSource event at Venture Café Cambridge, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)! It was fantastic to connect with so many people from the Cambridge area, and we were thrilled to see many of our friends in attendance. The evening was filled with valuable networking opportunities and meaningful discussions on the latest trends in the manufacturing and sourcing world. A special shoutout to all the participating companies and speakers– your contributions made this event truly remarkable! We couldn't have done it without you. AllSpice, AMD, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), CSC Leasing, Danfoss, e-con Systems, Geisel Software, Inc., Haply Robotics, Harmonic Drive LLC, igus Inc., Inspiralia, maxon, Mitsubishi Electric, Newgrange Design, Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc., SolidWorks Designer, Ubiros Inc., Festo   Joe Martino, Adam Khaw, Kiran Vishal Thanjavur Bhaaskar, Jessica Henry, Brian Geisel, Dilip Kumar, Lauren Waslick #RoboSource #Networking #Manufacturing #Sourcing #CambridgeMA #MassRobotics Alexander Cheung, Tricia Bitetto, Emmi Dolph Russell Nickerson, Colleen Cronin Anderson, Tom Ryden, Joyce Sidopoulos,

Words of wisdom from an experienced entrepreneur and leader in the robotics ecosystem- Daniel Theobald- Co-Founder of MassRobotics as well!

MassRobotics resident startups surpass $1B in funding, RoboSource, Robotics in Defense, Technical career fair, RoboBoston, Opportunities and MORE! #Robotics #startups #funding #news #hiring