Helping founders find community and connections
Ongoing series of workshops and webinars for Massachusetts manufacturers on topics including operational excellence, lean, cybersecurity, and workforce strategies.
Free online academy for Massachusetts tech entrepreneurs offering short expert-led video courses organized into 7 learning pathways covering spinouts, IP, fundraising, go-to-market, sales, operations, and business models.
Learn more →The Massachusetts APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC), hosted by MassMEP, is a federally funded program providing free marketing and procurement assistance to Massachusetts businesses seeking to win government contracts at the federal, state, and local levels. Services include workshops, one-on-one counseling, a BidMatch notification service, and compliance guidance.
Learn more →Online learning platform and resource hub for Massachusetts manufacturers offering self-paced courses, webinars, and tools on topics including cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Learn more →Free virtual training program for managers and owners of small businesses in Massachusetts providing tools to implement participatory and democratic management practices, increasing profitability and employee retention.
Learn more →Competency-based workforce training program (~280 hours) preparing nontraditional job seekers for entry-level manufacturing careers, combining theory, contextualized learning, job readiness, and on-the-job training.
Learn more →Webinar series providing Massachusetts manufacturers with practical guidance on adopting additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, processes, and applications for production.
Learn more →Experiential fellowship for UMass graduate students and postdocs in aging/Alzheimer's research, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills including competitive analysis, marketing, regulatory strategy, and venture financing.
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