MassChallenge
MassChallenge is a nonprofit accelerator network that takes no equity. It runs early-stage programs and industry-specific challenge programs with corporate partners such as MassMutual and Eli Lilly, plus the SMU Cox FinTech Accelerator in Dallas and MassChallenge Switzerland. Its Swiss and UK early-stage programs offer non-dilutive prizes.
At a glance
MassChallenge key facts
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Equity-free; non-dilutive prizes in some programs
- Duration
- About 4 months (early-stage)
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Boston, United States
- Cohort locations
- Boston, United States; Dallas, United States; Switzerland; United Kingdom
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed, series a
- Sectors
- general, fintech, health, climate
- Application cycle
- Annual cycles per program
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
2027-cycle challenges (MassMutual, Eli Lilly) are accepting applications; deadlines not published on the programs page.
FAQ
Applying to MassChallenge
- How much does MassChallenge invest?
- MassChallenge's standard deal: Equity-free; non-dilutive prizes in some programs.
- How much equity does MassChallenge take?
- MassChallenge takes no equity.
- When is the MassChallenge application deadline?
- Application cycle: Annual cycles per program. 2027-cycle challenges (MassMutual, Eli Lilly) are accepting applications; deadlines not published on the programs page.
- Where is MassChallenge based?
- MassChallenge is headquartered in Boston, United States. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Boston, United States, Dallas, United States, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
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