When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $75,000.

It was issued by Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center. The work is located in Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Climate innovation and sustainability program management firm. Experience supporting energy, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, buildings, or resilience initiatives. Expertise in academic partnerships, technology commercialization, and accelerator programs. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and advance emissions-reduction and climate-adaptation solutions. Strong relationships with universities, researchers, startups, industry, and public-sector stakeholders.

Catalyst Program and Academic Activator Program Services (Due September 30, 2026)

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority seeks providers for catalyst and academic activator programs focused on climate innovation across energy, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, buildings, resilience, and enabling technologies. A pre-bid meeting will occur on August 26, 2026, with questions due September 15 and proposals due September 30, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Massachusetts-based early-stage Climatetech company with 4 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Must have received no more than $2,500,000 in combined debt/equity financing and grant funding over the past 5 years
Must be a Principal Investigator at a Massachusetts-based non-profit research institution (for Academic Activator program)
Must be a Massachusetts-based student led by a faculty member or researcher at a Massachusetts-based non-profit research institution (for Academic Activator program)
Technology must meet the definition of Climatetech
Primary manufacturing, headquarters, sales, and R&D operations must be located in Massachusetts
Must not have submitted the same idea or concept more than 3 times without substantial change
Must have PI status in home institution if applying from a research organization
Must disclose any use of generative AI in the application

BUDGET

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$75,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Application Period Opens: August 18th, 2026

Deadline to submit questions: September 15th, 2026

MassCEC to post responses to questions: September 18th, 2026

Applications Due: September 30th, 2026

Applicants Notified of Finalist Status: Early-November 2026

Finalists’ Presentations: Week of December 7th, 2026

Finalists Notified of Award Status: Late January 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 15, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Waltham, Massachusetts is seeking vendor services for catalyst and academic activator programs supporting climate-related innovation, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience solutions.

Relevant focus areas include renewable energy generation and grid modernization; zero-emission vehicles, public transit, and alternative fuels; carbon-reducing manufacturing and industrial processes; sustainable production and circular economy practices; carbon capture technologies; sustainable agriculture, forestry, water, and marine carbon management; energy-efficient and renewable building systems; sustainable construction materials; climate-smart planning and infrastructure; nature-based solutions; and software and hardware that enable emissions reduction, climate adaptation, and resilience.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026. Vendors must submit questions by September 15, 2026, and proposals are due by September 30, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $75,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center. The work is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Climate innovation and sustainability program management firm
Experience supporting energy, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, buildings, or resilience initiatives
Expertise in academic partnerships, technology commercialization, and accelerator programs
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and advance emissions-reduction and climate-adaptation solutions
Strong relationships with universities, researchers, startups, industry, and public-sector stakeholders

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