Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Collaborative Research Matching Grant Program RFA No. 2020-JAII-04
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Westborough, MA- Due
- Nov 30, 2029
- 1112 days left
- Posted
- Nov 25, 2019
- Primary contact
- Proposals Department
- (508) 870-0312
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is offering matching funds for capital expenditures made in connection with promising, large-scale collaborative research projects sponsored by public, private, and nonprofit research institutions in the Commonwealth. The program focuses on priority technology sectors including cybersecurity, robotics, defense and aerospace, marine technology, digital health, artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, fintech, and blockchain. This is a rolling solicitation with ongoing submissions accepted until closed. Required matching funds must be provided at a minimum 1:1 ratio.
Scientific and Technological Merit, Collaboration, Priority Industry Sector or Technology, Economic Development Strategy and Effects, Regional Impact Beyond Traditional Innovation Centers, Workforce Development Talent Pipeline and Retention, Sources of Funds
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Summary
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is offering matching funds for capital expenditures made in connection with promising, large-scale collaborative research projects sponsored by public, private, and nonprofit research institutions in the Commonwealth.
The program focuses on priority technology sectors including cybersecurity, robotics, defense and aerospace, marine technology, digital health, artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, fintech, and blockchain. This is a rolling solicitation with ongoing submissions accepted until closed. Required matching funds must be provided at a minimum 1:1 ratio.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Scientific and Technological Merit
- Collaboration
- Priority Industry Sector or Technology
- Economic Development Strategy and Effects
- Regional Impact Beyond Traditional Innovation Centers
- Workforce Development Talent Pipeline and Retention
- Sources of Funds
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Westborough, MA
- Reported agency
- Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2029. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Proposals Department.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Scientific and Technological Merit, Collaboration, Priority Industry Sector or Technology, Economic Development Strategy and Effects, Regional Impact Beyond Traditional Innovation Centers, Workforce D..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Westborough, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
