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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Last call! MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge apps close TOMORROW. Work with top partners, get mentorship, and accelerate your healthcare solution. Apply now! Learn more: masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-c… #HealthcareInnovation #Startups #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Still time to apply to the 2026 Healthcare Challenge! 🚀 If you’re building in healthcare, now’s your chance to validate your solution with leading partners. Apply before Nov 5th! Learn more: masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-c…

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

College students! Join the SharkNinja Innovation Challenge Office Hours — TOMORROW, Oct 29 @ 12PM ET. ✅ Pitch tips ✅ App guidance ✅ Real-time feedback Register now: ow.ly/3YB150XjjAv 🕓 Apps close Nov 3! #WeAreSharkNinja #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Why is Texas ground zero for the space economy? Because space isn’t sci-fi anymore it’s a trillion-dollar industry, and DFW is in the driver’s seat. Hear from Lainey Corliss of the Texas Space Commission at INNOVATE ‘25 🗓️ Nov 6 | Dallas Register here: ow.ly/xhUG50XhQ8z

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Tom Brady + SharkNinja = the innovation dream team. Are you next? 🎓 College students — got a bold idea to simplify or sustain everyday life? Win 💰 cash, prototyping grants, + patent support! Apply by Nov 3: ow.ly/IZrP50XhIoq #MassChallenge #WeAreSharkNinja

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Got questions about the MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge application? Join our Oct 28th Info Session to get answers and insights before you apply. Register: ow.ly/Lsnh50XgVHe #HealthcareInnovation #Startups #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Every great product starts with someone who refuses to settle. 💡 🎓 College students: SharkNinja + MassChallenge want your big idea. Apply by Oct 24: masschallenge.org/sharkninja-innova… #SharkNinjaChallenge #MassChallenge #StudentInnovators

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🧪 Big ideas belong beyond the lab. That’s why Battelle teams up with MassChallenge for the 2025 Battelle Innovation Gathering — helping scientists turn breakthroughs into real-world solutions. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/4ybH50XgwZc #SupportStartups #DeepTech #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Last chance → apps close TOMORROW 10/21. Pilots. Buyer access. Commercial collabs. Partners: MassMutual, Citizens, DCU, MBA, The Hartford. Apply Now: masschallenge.org/2026-fintech-chal…

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Time is running out! Dual-use Innovation Symposium is Oct 22nd 🔹 Meet startups advancing disaster response, cybersecurity, health resilience & defense 🔹 Flash talks from gov’t, investors, & humanitarian leaders 🔹 Office hours + networking reception Register here→ luma.com/ykyq9vuj

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Applications are LIVE The 2026 MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge is here. Work with Altus Dental, Eli Lilly, MassMutual, MIT Lincoln Labs. 📅 Info Session: Oct 21st Apply now + save your spot → masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-c…

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Deadline extended → Oct 21 The 2026 MassChallenge FinTech Challenge is your path from pitch to pilot. Apply now → masschallenge.org/2026-fintech-chal… #MassChallenge #FinTechChallenge #PilotReady

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Last chance → apps close 10/14. Pilots. Buyer access. Commercial collabs. Partners: MassMutual, Citizens, DCU, Mass Bankers Association, The Hartford. Apply: masschallenge.org/2026-fintech-chal…

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

ProsperOn → secured pilots through MC FinTech. Your turn. Apps close 10/14. Learn more: masschallenge.org/2026-fintech-chal…

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Oct 22 → Dual-Use Innovation Symposium. 🔹 Meet startups advancing disaster response, cybersecurity, health resilience & defense 🔹 Flash talks from gov’t, investors, & humanitarian leaders 🔹 Office hours + networking reception RSVP → luma.com/ykyq9vuj

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Apps are open + Info Session 10/2. Every startup accepted = accepted by an industry partner. 60%+ secure a pilot in 12 months. Partners: MassMutual, Citizens, DCU, MBA, The Hartford. Learn more: masschallenge.org/2026-fintech-chal…

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

If you're 18–24 years old and ready to tackle big problems in sustainability, design & innovation Apply to the SharkNinja Challenge by Oct 24. 🔗 Learn more: masschallenge.org/sharkninja-innova… #WeAreSharkNinja #SharkNinjaInnovation #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

80% of families start breastfeeding. Fewer than 25% succeed. Michelle Nirumandrad, founder of The Human Milky Way, is changing that with a digital platform delivering equitable lactation support. Hear more: youtu.be/RC7AwUbi5no Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/emp...

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Eudia is using augmented intelligence to transform gov procurement—empowering humans, not replacing them. “We use AI to elevate people.” – Mike Masiello Hear more: youtu.be/uLVG6jcKcVk Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/fro...

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A simple blood test > a biopsy? Orbit Genomics is proving it’s possible. Founder Dede Willis shares how her team is tackling the world’s deadliest cancer starting with early detection. Read the story: masschallenge.org/articles/how... Hear the story: youtu.be/4G7oEdoiim4

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Cancer patients deserve more than last-resort options. TriCanHealth is building a future where clinical trials are accessible from day one. Hear more: youtu.be/3xm0UPm7Cu0 Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/emp... #HealthTech #CancerCare #Innovation #Startups

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🦴💡 What if bone could heal itself? 3DOS, led by Dr. Prakash Kolli, is revolutionizing regenerative medicine with 3D-printed bone grafts made from natural biomaterials. They’re redefining healing. Hear more: youtu.be/7It-DTGiajk Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/rev...

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 FinTech Challenge Program! ✅ No equity ✅ Expert mentors ✅ Corporate Partner Collaboration Learn more: masschallenge.org/2026-fintech... Join our info session: www.eventbrite.com/e/masschalle... #FinTech #Startups #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

What if lasers, not radio waves, powered battlefield and satellite communications? Spacerake is building the world’s smallest laser comms -- ready for drones, satellites, and warzones. Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... Hear more: youtu.be/1K9MmWUZZYU

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

6M+ Americans get viral pinkeye every year, no OTC treatment Meet ClearSight Therapeautics, a startup building the first non-prescription viral conjunctivitis solution. Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/rev... Hear more:https://youtu.be/_0VuHkx2p4I

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

FinTech founders: Applications open Sept 23rd for the 2026 FinTech Challenge! If you're building AI-driven, inclusive, or data-powered finance solutions—this is for you. 🔗 Learn more at our info session: www.eventbrite.com/e/masschalle... #FinTech #Startups

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Google knows climate goals can’t be tackled alone. At a recent MassChallenge #ClimateTech event, Google’s Allegra Reister shared how startup partnerships are fueling net zero progress—from energy optimization to emissions tracking. Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/par...

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

It’s happening TOMORROW. Join us to launch our Security & Resiliency Program. ✔️ 38 early-stage startups ✔️ No pitches, just real convos ✔️ Big ideas in national security & infrastructure 🎟 Final RSVP → lu.ma/xvgd80nw #DualUseStartups #SecurityTech

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

From hurricane zones to the DoD 🚁 OWL is building AI-powered mesh networks for austere environments Hear more: youtu.be/HaVfgbICgVg Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/fro... #EdgeAI #DualUse #Startups

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Climate is the world’s biggest problem—and its biggest opportunity.” Ryan MacPherson of AccelR8 Ventures is backing early-stage founders building real solutions for a net-zero future. 🔗 masschallenge.org/articles/rya... #ClimateTech #Startups #NetZero #VC

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Meet TuneHealth: Their platform turns food photos into personalized nutrition insights. Founder Kyle Henry says: “We are food AI as medicine.” Hear more: youtu.be/3E_RXNsDvKM Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... #HealthTech #AI

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

From microelectronics to disaster response, this cohort is ready. 🛰️ 38 startups 💸 $89.5M raised 🌍 Diverse. Mission-driven. High-impact. Meet them Sept 17 in Boston → lu.ma/xvgd80nw #DualUseInnovation #ResiliencyTech #Startups #DefenseInnovation

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

What if edge deployment only took days? Code Metal slashes software-to-hardware time for FPGAs, GPUs & more using ML + formal verification. they’re transforming defense tech—one line of code at a time. Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/acc... Hear more: youtu.be/9LyGg3gTIJI

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

What happens when a top credit union teams up with startups to solve real fintech problems? DCU is preventing elder fraud, scaling digital tools, and driving repeatable innovation. Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... Hear more: youtu.be/eRTS1xo6Y04

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Polluted rivers cost billions to fix. What if nature could do it for less? Airbuild uses algae + solar to clean water, capture CO₂, and power communities. Hear more: youtu.be/44LG4ZY-giE Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... #ClimateTech #CleanWater #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

What if your startup could smell disease? Dogs can detect cancer with their noses. Now a Realnose.AI can, too. Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... Hear more: youtu.be/rhM6qtUcyWc #HealthTech #DualUse #AI #DefenseInnovation #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

After 20 years in aerospace, Scott Parker launched Traverse Aero to fix cargo delivery—for good Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/fro... Hear more: youtu.be/mhP5wXup8eA #Founders #DefenseTech #StartupJourney

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Circle Optics is making panoramic video glitch-free for the first time. From VR to defense, CEO Zak Niazi’s team is transforming imaging tech Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/cir... Hear more: youtu.be/BqBHS6NwlJE

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

How does a Fortune 100 company stay future-ready? MassMutual + MassChallenge = 55+ startup partnerships, pilots, and game-changing innovation. Hear more: youtu.be/SZ3tNP_FiOU Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/why...

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Meet the startups helping to shape the future of the commercial space economy: Wyvern, Hubble Network, and Astrileux. These start-ups have been selected for the Deloitte Commercial Space Challenge with MassChallenge. Read more here: masschallenge.org/articles/fro...

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Meet Container Grid: the German startup helping manufacturers recover lost materials from end-of-life products. they're cutting costs & boosting circularity across global supply chains. 🔗 Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/tur... #CircularEconomy

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

From allergy struggles to a sustainable startup Anastacia Yefimenko founded Elcove to eliminate toxic cleaning products now she’s scaling through #MassChallenge mentorship & community. Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOR_... #CleanTech #SocialImpact #Startups #CPG #Founders

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MassChallenge Alumni Spotlight: Elcove

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Bio Clean Carbon is purifying water in a new way. They remove phosphorus and nitrogen from water, capture 7x more CO₂ than algae, and create biochar for agriculture. 🔗 Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/tur... #CircularEconomy #AgriTech #CarbonCapture

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Meet Materialize Bio, a startup using regenerative biomaterials to move beyond plastics & metals. Hear more: youtu.be/dFUQ48cXBV0 Read more: masschallenge.org/articles/mat... #MedTech #Biotech #MassChallenge

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

38 dual-use startups. $89M+ raised. Get ready to meet the next wave of defense & resilience innovation. 🗓 Join us Sept 17 in Boston for the @MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Kickoff. RSVP: lu.ma/xvgd80nw

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

TACTIQL is solving one of defense’s biggest issues: ISR data that can’t talk to each other. Now validated at TRL 9 by the Canadian Armed Forces, they’re building the data backbone for NATO allies. 🔗 Learn more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... 🔗 Hear more: youtu.be/fznqEG3zMXw

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

A $100 "friendly missile" to stop a $3K drone? That’s what @MassChallenge startup AirShare is building—non-lethal, scalable drone defense tech that could save lives in airports and on battlefields. Read their story: masschallenge.org/articles/air... Hear more: youtu.be/XxPg_yW_-o0

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Huge thanks to the judges behind the 2025 MassChallenge U.S. Early-Stage Security & Resiliency Challenge! ✅ 93 judges reviewed 193 apps (730+ reads) ✅ Nearly 100 judges heard 60 live pitches #MassChallenge #SecurityAndResiliency

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Drones. Satellites. IoT. Kinnami is securing edge data where traditional networks fail. From battlefields to bridges, they’re protecting critical infrastructure. Hear more: youtu.be/4HXok4eF-FM Learn more: masschallenge.org/articles/how... #EdgeComputing #StartupAccelerator

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MassChallenge @masschallenge.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

What happens when a leading bank partners with startups to drive real innovation? ✔️ Startup-powered problem solving ✔️ Internal culture change ✔️ Scalable innovation outcomes Hear more: youtu.be/k7d8_tQnpY0 Learn more: masschallenge.org/articles/par...

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