Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)’s Post

We are proud to announce $13M in grants through Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to support STEM education and workforce development initiatives! These grants will support more than 42,000 students and expand training programs to help build our life sciences talent pipeline and inspire a new generation to enter fulfilling careers in STEM fields.

florrent, is transforming our clean energy sector with its supercapacitor technology, converting biomass waste into high-performance activated carbon. Their process boosts energy density by over 50%, enhancing power stability for critical infrastructure. Recently, they secured $3.8M in funding from MassVentures to scale production, expand their team, and drive economic development in Western MA. Happy to have them on #TeamMA!

MA is making waves in AI! From applying AI to everything from scallop farming to cancer detection, students at our world-class universities are making it happen. With $100M backing from the #MassLeadsAct and support from our AI Task Force, we're gearing up to be an AI hotspot! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqbwyM7M

We had a fantastic time joining Amplify LatinX for a small business tour in Lawrence! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and with the #MassLeadsAct we’re transforming how we support them. We visited many vibrant Latinx businesses each playing a vital role in enriching our local culture and economy: Jessy's Clean Meals, LLC, Joy Empanadas, Mercy BeautyCenter & Spa, Carol Jewelry, Ulloa Shipping, and Japu Restaurant.

The immigrant experience enriches our nation, highlighting the invaluable contributions of our diverse populations. Sec Hao shared her unique journey at the United Chinese Americans (UCA) convention, celebrating her roots as a daughter of Chinese immigrants and emphasizing our administrations’ dedication to empower and uplift every community in our state. Congratulations to the Massachusetts awardees Paul Lee, Chairman’s Award for Public Service; Leverett Wing, Civic Leadership Award; Leeying Wu, Mai Du, Shaw Yang, Lu Lai, Darren Deng, and Candice Lin, Outstanding Community Service Award. Congratulations to the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition on the Outstanding Community Organization award. Congratulations to the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL), CAAL Youth Leadership Council, and the New England Chinese American Alliance (NECAA) on the Certificate of Recognition. 

Thank you Global Business Alliance for hosting a great event focused on enhancing international investments in Massachusetts. Our state remains committed to fostering global partnerships and supporting innovation.

Ensuring all regions of Massachusetts grow with support from the #MassLeadsAct is a key priority. We were thrilled to visit the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce and discuss how we can bolster our small businesses and rural communities in the Pioneer Valley.

Promoting sustainable agriculture is a key initiative in Massachusetts. Congratulations to Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. on receiving one of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's M2I2 grants! Discover more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/ezQhCusM

MA is lucky to be home to so many innovative tech and information technology firms, including NETSCOUT in Westford. We’re grateful to have them on #TeamMA!