Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is a quasi-public agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts tasked with implementing the Massachusetts Life Sciences Act, a ten-year, $1 billion initiative that was signed into law in June of 2008. The Center's mission is to create jobs in the life sciences and support vital scientific research that will improve the human condition. This work includes making financial investments in public and private institutions that are advancing life sciences research, development and commercialization as well as building ties between sectors of the Massachusetts life sciences community.
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A small school where you can actually get to know your professors and other students, Western New England University offers undergraduate and graduate academics, being particularly well known for its Pharmacy and Engineering programs. Western New England University is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, a small city about two hours from Boston and only 30 minutes from the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Undergraduate programs at Western New England University are offered through the Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering departments. There is also a Pre-Pharmacy major from which many students move into the graduate Pharmaceutical Sciences program, one of Western New England College’s strongest. Other graduate degrees are awarded in Law, Engineering and Business. Since Western New England is a small school, students have the chance to get to know one another through the numerous on-campus events. Traditional festivals are a big part of student life and include a Music Fest, and fall, winter and spring festivals. There are also performing arts groups, including a drama club, choir, and a school newspaper and other literary publications. There are also weekly campus parties and field trips throughout the Northeast. While students applying to the graduate programs will have to meet department-specific requirements, all undergraduate applicants submit the same materials, such as transcripts and an essay, regardless of their preferred major. Students may also apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid to help with tuition costs.
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is a Vocational school.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is honored to give Springfield students and their parents a choice in education.

Smith College

Grant in 2017
Full Investment Portfolio: Global Equities: 34% Private Equity: 31% Alternative Equity: 27% Fixed Income: 6% Cash & Miscellaneous: 2% Founded in 1871, Smith College is a liberal arts college committed to providing undergraduate education for women. The Smith College endowment's investments are administered by the Investment Committee of the Smith College Board of Trustees.

Haystack Dx

Convertible Note in 2021
Haystack Dx developed a complete solution to address the clinical unmet need to improve the diagnostic procedure for neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), improve patient care, and delivering technology at an affordable cost.

DS Labs

Grant in 2017
DS Labs presents a new technology that gives mothers unprecedented freedom, enabling discreet breast pumping anytime, anywhere. Although breast milk is the best nutrition for infants, many of the 2.5M new working mothers can’t keep up with the demands of pumping. Just imagine: taking an unnatural suction device that into an isolated and depressing space, and sitting for 30 minutes every 2-3 hrs. By mimicking the age-old and trusted art of hand expression instead of high-powered suction, I developed the most natural & effective breast pump. This technology enables completely discreet pumping, liberating women everywhere.

Merrimack College

Grant in 2017
Merrimack College is a selective, independent college in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition whose mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives. Leadership Mission History Accreditations Fast Facts Recognition & Rankings The College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business, science and engineering, and education programs; it also offers master’s programs in accounting, computer science, education, engineering, health sciences, and management; and a range of certificate, licensure and degree completion programs. Throughout the curriculum, students can take advantage of hands-on opportunities including cooperative education and internships, research with faculty, study abroad and service learning. And, because our curriculum emphasizes the liberal arts, graduates are prepared to be imaginative, analytical, aware of trends and historical perspectives, clear thinking, and adaptable to changes in their career.
Boston Children's Hospital provides pediatric health care services. The hospital provides surgical, radiological examination, and clinical and cancer research services. Additionally, it offers diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, neonatology, orthopedics, and pulmonology healthcare services. The hospital also provides community service programs and postdoctoral training services. Boston Children's Hospital was founded in 1869 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston Children's Hospital operates as a subsidiary of Children's Medical Center Corporation.
Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status—an innovative idea in 1811. In the words of their founder, John Warren, MD, “When in distress, every man becomes their neighbor.” They subsequently became the first teaching hospital for Harvard University’s new medical school and have been redefining excellence in healthcare ever since. They have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration, pushing the boundaries of medical research, educating the brightest medical minds and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community they were created to serve. They believe that because of diversity they excel, through inclusion they respect their community, and with a keen focus on equity they serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Their first priority is the well-being of their patients—near and far. As a team they are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.

Snowden International

Grant in 2017
Snowden International School is a multicultural, multilingual urban high school in the center of Copley Square, Boston. Snowden International is a college preparatory high school with international studies and a world language focus that offers a rigorous academic curriculum.
Founded in 1965, the Bristol Community College Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in the United States.The foundation supports the educational objectives of the Bristol Community College, with the provision of financial support.

Malden High School

Grant in 2017
Malden High School promoting academic excellence, personal growth, and civic responsibility for all students.

149 Medical, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2020
149 Medical, Inc. manufactures a monitoring device that measures brain hemodynamics and metabolism in preterm newborns and provides alerts for treatment monitoring. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Bolton, Massachusetts.

AcousticaBio

Seed Round in 2021
AcousticaBio is a company that has developed a means to reformulate intravenous medications so they can be administered via an injection under the skin.

Allurion Technologies

Debt Financing in 2011
Allurion Technologies, Inc. manufactures a medical device for obesity. It develops an intragastric balloon that fills up the stomach with the intention of inducing a feeling of satiety that would help overweight and obese patients eat less and lose weight. Allurion Technologies Inc. was formerly known as SGL Medical, Inc. and changed its name to Allurion Technologies, Inc. in December 2015. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Natick, Massachusetts.

Intelligent Bio-Systems

Debt Financing in 2011
Intelligent Bio-Systems was founded in 2005 by Drs. Steven J. Gordon and Jingyue Ju to commercialize an advanced DNA sequencing system. Dr. Gordon previously founded Intelligent Automation Systems, which was responsible for a number of key instrumentation solutions which helped to complete the Human Genome Project. Dr. Ju is one of the key inventors of fluorescent energy transfer dyes used in most electrophoresis-based sequencers.

Lucy Therapeutics

Grant in 2019
Lucy Therapeutics is a biotech company providing effective treatments for neurological diseases start with the mitochondria. They offering a differentiated and novel approach to drug discovery by drugging targets associated with early disease pathogenesis. Their innovative approach can also be expanded to provide new options for treating similar neurologically focused diseases including Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Lucy Therapeutics' unique approach recognizes that improvement of mitochondrial function early in disease will lead to disease modification as opposed to late-stage symptomatic treatments being pursued by many others. It proposes to focus on the orphan disease Rett Syndrome for a proof of concept. The Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a devastating pediatric disease, with no currently available drug treatments. Lucy Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

Broad Institute

Grant in 2019
Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.
As a non-profit, public/private partnership, North Shore Ventures want to ensure the best use of invested public and private resources through careful screening and selection of only the highest-potential candidate companies. All InnoVenture Center companies will have access to extensive support systems focused entirely on turning breakthrough technologies into thriving businesses. That support comes in the form of first-rate facilities, but also in access to experienced business leaders, investors, professional and technical experts, including our Board of Directors and Advisory Board. The thriving businesses that graduate from the North Shore InnoVentures accelerators will help advance the vision of vibrant technology clusters leading the future of the region's economic growth.

Dean College

Grant in 2017
A small, private, residential New England school, Dean College offers four-year as well as associate degree programs. A small campus less than 45 minutes from Boston and Providence, Dean College is located amidst the nation’s oldest, most prestigious region of higher learning. The majority of Dean students reside on campus and participate in Dean’s campus life, which consists of academic, social, cultural and service clubs and organizations. However, unique to Dean College are its 15 associate degree offerings, not normally found at a residential four-year school. Tailoring its offerings to the current economic needs and occupational demands, Dean gives students the opportunity to earn degrees and training in marketable fields. At Dean, students may obtain an associate’s degree leading to high-demand careers in nursing, public health, business and criminal justice. At Dean, students who wish to transfer to a four-year university may do so with assistance from a counselor. For students who wish to remain at Dean for their entire four years there are five bachelor’s degree programs in Arts and Entertainment Management, Business, Dance, Theatre and Liberal Arts. With a small student body, classes at Dean are sure to be small and intimate and allow you optimum interaction with professors and peers. Financial aid options are available as well, with eligible students receiving loans, grants, scholarships, and other sources of financial assistance.

Aldatu Biosciences

Grant in 2017
Aldatu Biosciences Inc. provides diagnostics to detect drug resistance in antiretroviral treatments for HIV. The company offers diagnostics using its PANDAA, a pan degenerate amplification and adaptation platform technology. Its PANDAA HIV genotyping empowers healthcare providers with a solution to match HIV patients with drugs to improving patient outcomes and reducing the per-patient cost of HIV care. Aldatu Biosciences Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
If you are looking to build a foundation for further education or to open the doors for opportunities not available immediately after high school, then Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, is for you. Academics offered at CCCC include associate’s degrees in Education, History, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Environmental Technology, and many more. Certificates are available in a variety of fields, from Horticulture to Law Enforcement to Information Technology to Early Childhood Education. The college has a number of educational partnerships designed to build and cultivate alliances for the betterment of the region, including The Academy for Lifelong Learning, The Cape Cod Center for Graduate Education, Community Leadership Institute, Linda and William Zammer Institute for Hospitality and Culinary Studies, and more. Another special service offered at CCCC is the Gainful Employment Program, which provides students with details for making informed educational decisions including career outlooks, loan repayment rates, and total program costs. CCCC also offers fully accredited semester abroad programs. If you really want to travel, but can’t manage an entire semester abroad, the college also contains short-term study tours available to all students of all educational levels, from beginner to advanced. These programs are French Language and Culture in Montpellier, France, and Italian Language and Culture in Florence, Italy. Tuition is set lower for Massachusetts residents. Financial aid consists of scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities and is available for eligible students.
High School of Commerce is a spirited high school that prepares students for college and careers by using personalized learning pathways.
Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School offers a unique experience to high school students ready to receive hands-on education and vocational training. Primarily a high school for students in grades 9-12, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School also offers some adult education courses for students 18 years and older. Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School offers standard high school courses to fulfill English, math, science, social science and physical education requirements. However, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School also offers vocational courses to the career-minded in many areas including Communications, Construction, Mechanical, Health Services, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Transportation and several more. Students are able to take courses in their vocational interests and develop their skills for a future career. Adult education at Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School includes programs offering apprenticeships, licensing and courses for self-improvement. Many professionals use adult education programs such as this one to keep up with changing technology in their field, or to improve existing skills. Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School is committed to helping students focus on their future career goals by promoting the required skills. Though Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School is a vocational high school, teachers and staff encourage students to explore higher education after graduation as well. Whatever route you or perhaps your child may take, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School is a great place to start.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and academic area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is Harvard Medical School's second largest teaching affiliate with 793 beds. With Massachusetts General Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. It is specialized in providing patient care, biomedical research, and education and training programs for physicians, scientists, and health care professionals. In addition, BWH is committed to health equity and reducing disparities locally and through its numerous global health programs. BWH is recognized for its expertise in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic, and arthritis treatment, neurologic and neurosurgical care, women's health, and virtually every other area of adult medicine. BWH is the second largest NIH-funded hospital in the country, and has been home to pioneering studies and many firsts, including organ transplantation and mitral valve surgery. Along with its modern inpatient facilities in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BWH provides seamless care across an extensive network of outpatient services and clinics, neighborhood primary care health centers, and state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment centers operating in 120 countries around the world.

UrSure, Inc

Grant in 2019
UrSure, Inc. engages in developing and commercializing diagnostic urine tests that measure adherence to HIV medications, including pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School provides a rigorous education that fosters scholars' social-emotional and academic success.
UMMS was founded in 1962 to provide affordable, high-quality medical education to state residents and to increase the number of primary care physicians practicing in underserved areas of the state. Consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education.

Year Up

Grant in 2018
Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.

99degrees Custom

Grant in 2020
99C manufactures build-to-order apparel for the growing me-commerce market and serves as an economic mobility bridge for the local workforce in Lawrence and Lowell. It provides quick-turn performance activewear production, advanced concept incubation, and wearable technology integration for global and emerging brands.
A top school in the Massachusetts State University System, Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts is ideal for both commuter students and those who wish to live on campus. Westfield State offers a range of liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Art, Computer Information Science, Criminal Justice, English, Ethnic and Gender Studies, Music, Nursing, Social Work, Theatre and World Literature are just some examples. Westfield State, while educating many students from Western Massachusetts and nearby New England regions, has a large number of residential students. However, Westfield State also honors the working adult student and his or her needs by offering courses part-time and evening schedules as well as courses through continuing education. Student life at Westfield State offers much in the way of the arts and other activities. Westfield State is home to a student-run radio station and television station as well as student art galleries, a student jazz ensemble and a thriving theatre arts department. There are also intramural sports, a thriving Greek life and over 70 recreational, cultural and academic clubs to choose from. Student services include an academic achievement center, career services, health services, a counseling center, and financial aid offerings for eligible students including scholarships, loans and grants.

Vaxess Technologies, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2013
Vaxess Technologies, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops and commercializes silk biomaterial technologies. It offers MIMIX microneedle platform for transdermal delivery of vaccines and therapies; and MATRIX formulation and drying platform for the development of thermostable vaccine, therapeutic, and diagnostic products. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston University School of Medicine is one of the graduate schools of Boston University. It holds the unique distinction as the first institution in the world to formally educate female physicians. Boston University School of Medicine offers MA, MS, and PhD degrees through its Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS). GMS offers MA degrees in bioimaging, clinical investigation, medical sciences, mental health counseling, and behavioral medicine. MS degrees are available in biomedical forensics, forensic anthropology, and genetic counseling. GMS also grants MD and PhD degrees in areas such as anatomy and neurobiology, biomedical neuroscience, genetics and genomics, microbiology, pathology and laboratory medicine, behavioral neuroscience, biophysics, immunology, molecular medicine, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, medical nutrition sciences, oral biology, and physiology. Originally known as the New England Female Medical College, the university was subsequently renamed Boston University School of Medicine in 1873. It is notably also the first medical school in the United States to award an M.D. degree to an African-American woman in 1864. As the only medical school located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, its primary teaching hospital, operates the largest 24-hour Level I trauma center in New England, the largest network of regional community health centers, and possesses the most diverse patient base in New England. Boston University School of Medicine is also the home of the world-renowned Framingham Heart Study, from which all knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors were originally discovered. Notable alumni of the medical school include Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and the only woman to hold the position in the journal's almost 200 year history, as well as Louis Wade Sullivan, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and founder of Morehouse School of Medicine. Boston University School of Medicine is ranked 30th on the 2014 list of Best Medical Schools by the U.S. News and World Report. Boston University School of Medicine was founded in 1848 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Northeastern University is an experiential and research university that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through doctorate programs in nine colleges and schools, along with select advanced degrees at graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle. Northeastern University was established in 1898 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

MassBioEd

Grant in 2017
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization committed to supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education with a focus in biotechnology in Massachusetts through school programs, workforce training, and lifelong learning. Serving as a link between education, industry, and government, MassBioEd is working to ensure Massachusetts’ biotechnology sector has an appropriately trained workforce to meet the growing employment needs.

Agile Devices

Grant in 2015
Agile Devices offer catheter-based interventional procedures helping patients during a stroke. It helps medical practitioners reduce the procedure time to respond to time bound emergencies.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and academic area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is Harvard Medical School's second largest teaching affiliate with 793 beds. With Massachusetts General Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. It is specialized in providing patient care, biomedical research, and education and training programs for physicians, scientists, and health care professionals. In addition, BWH is committed to health equity and reducing disparities locally and through its numerous global health programs. BWH is recognized for its expertise in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic, and arthritis treatment, neurologic and neurosurgical care, women's health, and virtually every other area of adult medicine. BWH is the second largest NIH-funded hospital in the country, and has been home to pioneering studies and many firsts, including organ transplantation and mitral valve surgery. Along with its modern inpatient facilities in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BWH provides seamless care across an extensive network of outpatient services and clinics, neighborhood primary care health centers, and state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment centers operating in 120 countries around the world.

PhagePro

Grant in 2019
PhagePro is an early-stage biotechnology therapeutics company that develops bacteriophage-based products to help the world's most vulnerable communities.

Paragonix Technologies

Debt Financing in 2011
Paragonix Technologies is a medical device company developing first-in class Organ Preservation and Transport Systems for optimum quality transplant organs. They recognize that simplicity and ease-of-use of organ preservation technologies are paramount to the change needed in transplantation medicine.
Springfield Renaissance School is an Expeditionary Learning School.

Gloucester Bio

Grant in 2020
Gloucester Bio manufactures and supplies yeast to ethanol distilleries. With their familiarity in handling and manufacturing ethanol, they are pivoting to the production of hand sanitizer.
Since the school was established in 1782, faculty members have improved human health by innovating in their roles as physicians, mentors and scholars. They’ve piloted educational models, developed new curricula to address emerging needs in health care, and produced thousands of leaders and compassionate caregivers who are shaping the fields of science and medicine throughout the world with their expertise and passion. Members of the Harvard Medical School community have also excelled in the research arena. Faculty members have been making paradigm-shifting discoveries and achieving “firsts” since 1800, when HMS Professor Benjamin Waterhouse introduced the small pox vaccine to the United States. Their accomplishments are recognized internationally, and, in fact, fifteen researchers have shared in nine Nobel prizes for work completed while at the School. The Faculty of Medicine includes more than 11,000 individuals working to advance the boundaries of knowledge in labs, classrooms and clinics. The school’s main quadrangle in Boston houses 146 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in basic and social science departments as well as classrooms where students spend their first two years of medical school. But teaching and research extend beyond the Quad. Harvard Medical School has affiliation agreements with 16 of the world’s most prestigious hospitals and research institutes, vital partners that provide clinical care and training. They also serve as home base for more than 10,000 physicians and scientists with faculty appointments. With its vast reservoir of talent, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving, Harvard Medical School is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in directions that will benefit local, national and global communities.
Full Investment Portfolio: Private Equity - 8.91% Real Estate - 8.16% Cash and cash equivalents - 0.94% Equity securities - 32.48% Fixed income securities - 13.00% Equity funds - 26.41% Fixed income funds - 10.10% Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit organisation based in the United States. The foundation offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of computer science, chemical engineering, psychology and business administration.
Full Investment Portfolio: U.S. Government Money Market Fund - 0.67% U.S. Government Securities - 7.01% U.S. Equity Securities - 6.58% U.S. Equity Mutual Funds - 12.01% International Equity Securities - 3.07% International Equity Mutual Funds - 19.89% Alternative Investments - 50.77% Founded in 1947, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organisation based in the United States. The foundation provides cancer treatment to adults and children.
Full Investment Portfolio: Money market: 0.98% Mutual funds: Equity index funds: 9.65% Fixed-income securities—US government securities: 40.57% Domestic equity securities: 12.23% Plan assets—at contract value: 1.87% Commingled international equity funds: 11.33% Commingled emerging markets funds: 5.17% Commingled master limited partnerships: 1.81% Commingled hedge funds: 3.22% Hedge fund of funds: 4.76% Private market funds: 8.42% Baystate Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system based in Massachusetts that serves the people of western New England.

WindGap Medical Inc.

Debt Financing in 2014
WindGap Medical is a biotech company that manufactures medical devices used to treat patients with severe allergies. The company develops auto-injectors that are filled with heat-stable epinephrine that enable physicians to inject it into a patient suffering from anaphylaxis due to an acute allergy attack. The company was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Salem Public Schools

Grant in 2020
Salem Public Schools is a diverse and welcoming community that promotes the academic, social, physical development of each student through the equitable delivery of challenging, relevant, and joyful learning experiences.
High Purity Natural Products, LLC provides contract manufactured and CBD white label hemp products. It offers CBD products, including tinctures, skin care items, cosmetics, edibles, and vapes. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Akili builds clinically-validated cognitive therapeutics, assessments, and diagnostics that look and feel like video games. It aims to develop a new type of electronic medicine that can be deployed remotely directly to any patient anywhere, prescribed and tracked by physicians, with the potential to be developed at a fraction of the cost of traditional medical approaches. Akili’s cognitive engine enables three separate clinical game versions for remote data-capture, with features designed for patient engagement. Its proprietary adaptive mechanics allow the software to automatically personalize to the patient’s ability level with no clinician input required. Akili is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is to provides students with rigorous academic and technical education programs.

CareAline

Grant in 2020
CareAline creates functional, line management garments for patients with implanted intravenous lines.
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School offers a full and rigorous series of academic classes.
Industrial Polymers and Chemicals supplying fiberglass reinforcement to the abrasives industry, body armor components for first responders, DIY repair kits, and now PPE to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

PhAST Corp

Grant in 2019
PhAST Corp develops a diagnostic technology platform that offers actionable information on pathogens. The company uses single-cell imaging and provides rapid diagnostic results based on proprietary computer vision algorithms that quantifies changes in pathogen phenotypes upon antibiotic exposure. Its platform also offers pathogen detection, species identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and academic area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is Harvard Medical School's second largest teaching affiliate with 793 beds. With Massachusetts General Hospital, it is one of the two founding members of Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts. It is specialized in providing patient care, biomedical research, and education and training programs for physicians, scientists, and health care professionals. In addition, BWH is committed to health equity and reducing disparities locally and through its numerous global health programs. BWH is recognized for its expertise in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic, and arthritis treatment, neurologic and neurosurgical care, women's health, and virtually every other area of adult medicine. BWH is the second largest NIH-funded hospital in the country, and has been home to pioneering studies and many firsts, including organ transplantation and mitral valve surgery. Along with its modern inpatient facilities in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, BWH provides seamless care across an extensive network of outpatient services and clinics, neighborhood primary care health centers, and state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment centers operating in 120 countries around the world.

Platelet BioGenesis

Grant in 2017
Platelet BioGenesis, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that produces commercial scale donor-independent human platelets from pluripotent stem cells for clinical application. The company develops a microfluidic bioreactor, which includes generation of functional platelets from human stem cell cultures at scale. It distributes bioreactor platelets to hospitals and blood banks to give to patients worldwide. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School is a vocational high school.
Residents of Holyoke, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas can get an academic or professional education and prepare for work or for four-year transfer by attending Holyoke Community College. Holyoke also offers many enjoyable ways for students to get involved in the school community. Academics at Holyoke can prepare students for many different careers, such as: *Addiction Counseling *Banking *Firefighting *Food Service *Medical Assisting *Veterinary Technology Students who wish to transfer can also major in specialized or general academic and creative fields like: *American Studies *Creative Writing *Engineering *Liberal Arts *Math *Photography *Theatre Arts Holyoke has also managed to create a community of student involvement. There are more than 50 student clubs, which include creative arts, religious, special interest and cultural groups. Students may also start a new club whenever they wish. Prospective students will first need to fill out an application for admission, submit transcripts, and then take an assessment test for placement purposes. More than half of Holyoke students receive financial aid. Loans, federal and state grants, work-study and scholarships are all available to eligible students. Eligibility is based on such factors as income. Also, students must attend at least part-time to receive certain forms of aid like loans and scholarships.

Decoy Therapeutics

Convertible Note in 2021
Decoy Therapeutics is a preclinical stage biotech company building a pandemic preparedness drug development platform using AI design of peptide ‘decoys’ that directly interfere with viral replication machinery.
Full Investment Portfolio: Investments: Domestic Equities - 11.18% Global Equities - 19.93% Private Equity and Venture Capital - 0.98% Absolute Return and Hedged Equity - 27.42% Credit Related - 2.89% Real Assets - 3.36% Fixed Income - 26.94% Cash and Cash Equivalents - 7.32% Founded in 1979, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a healthcare service provider based in Illinois, United States. The firm sponsors a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan for its employees.
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute addresses critical challenges facing oceans, human health, and the environment through innovative scientific research and education.

Heritage Hemp

Grant in 2020
Heritage Hemp manufactures consumer products that utilize ethanol, which has made an easy transition to hand sanitizer.

Web Industries

Grant in 2020
Web Industries is one of the most diverse providers of precision converting and outsource manufacturing. It help customers in the Aerospace, Medical, Personal & Home Care, and Industrial markets bridge their capability gaps and accelerate their go-to-market success by leveraging close, trust-based relationships to develop ingenious solutions precisely tailored to their needs.
Full Investment Portfolio: Private Equity - 8.91% Real Estate - 8.16% Cash and cash equivalents - 0.94% Equity securities - 32.48% Fixed income securities - 13.00% Equity funds - 26.41% Fixed income funds - 10.10% Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit organisation based in the United States. The foundation offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of computer science, chemical engineering, psychology and business administration.

Excellims Corporation

Debt Financing in 2014
Excellims Corporation develops ion mobility spectrometers. Its product portfolio includes GA2200 HPIMS, MA3100 HPIMS, MC3100 HPIMS-MS, IA3100 HPLC-HPIMS, and RA4100 HPIMS-MS. In addition, the company offers Vision Software package that gives user to control over HPIMS (high performance ion mobility spectrometry) instrument operation and data analysis. The company serves chemical and pharmaceutical, food and drug safety, security and forensic, food and beverages, research, and petrochemical analysis sectors. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

Immunexcite, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2012
Immunexcite, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops monoclonal antibodies for cancer. The company develops monoclonal antibodies by employing its mAbXcite, an immunotherapy platform technology that targets cancer cells for destruction by engaging neutrophils. Immunexcite, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is a public high school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Chicopee Comprehensive High School is a public high school educating children in grades 9 to 12.
University of Massachusetts Lowell is a high-ranking university, with several nationally recognized academic departments. Located about 30 minutes from Boston in Lowell, Massachusetts, UMass Lowell offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UMass Lowell has several nationally recognized, research-oriented programs, including science and engineering. These programs undertake groundbreaking research and also provide exceptional work opportunities for its students and graduates. Other programs at UMass Lowell include liberal and fine arts, humanities, health-related programs, teacher education and social sciences. UMass Lowell also offers a range of internship opportunities for students who wish to gain experience in their field of study. Student life options at UMass Lowell include more than 100 diverse student organizations, leadership programs and community service opportunities. Lowell’s admissions policies are moderately competitive. Financial aid is available to eligible students through loans, academic scholarships and other sources to help cover tuition.

Artaic

Grant in 2015
Artaic is a company that is focused on providing innovative mosaics for the architecture and interior design industry. It combines computer aided design software, cloud based ERP/MRP logistics system,and an innovative robotic mosaic assembly system to create these mosaics. Artaic received investments from Angels and Corporate offices, and substantial non-dillutive grant funding from NSF, NIH, MassChallenge, MassVentures and Horizon2020. It was established by Ted Acworth in 2007.

TechBoston Academy

Grant in 2017
TechBoston Academy High School will create a MakerSpace, allowing for cross-curriculum collaboration and career-focused academic experiences. Students will have the opportunity to learn across the fields of graphic design, biology, and engineering, to develop a career-applicable skill-set.

Transcom Scopes

Grant in 2020
Transcom Scopes makes complex machined parts small pieces for medical device OEM clients.

LivOnyx

Grant in 2019
Reduction in healthcare Associated infections through an innovative, rapid approach for hand disinfection.They are developing a rapid hand disinfection system, based on their proprietary technology, to reduce the number of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). According to a 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey, 1 in 25 patients in the United States will contract an HAI while in care, with close to 75,000 of these patients dying annually. While CDC figures show that HAIs cost the United States healthcare system upwards of $30 billion dollars annually, there is no figure that can be placed on the physical and emotional burdens incurred by patients and their families.
Versatope is an immuno-therapeutic company that uses a biotechnology platform to delivery immunity. The company develops a bacterial factory nano particle technology and multiple epitopes can be displayed to overcome strain-specific immunity, enabling biotechnology companies to develop a single vaccine to protect against multiple strains of influenza.

Avila Textiles

Grant in 2020
Avila Textiles has produced quality narrow woven fabrics. Their equipment and trained personnel enable Avila to produce over 3,000 different webbing constructions, meeting the specifications of the U.S. government and foreign customers.
Since 1990, Barrett Technology has pioneered core technology underlying new levels of flexibility in articulated arms and hands. Today, Barrett is the leader in advanced robotic manipulators, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for its advanced manipulator technology. Barrett provides an unmatched degree of versatility to support the broadest array of applications.
John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science is a diverse, supportive community of learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program integrated with Humanities.
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute addresses critical challenges facing oceans, human health, and the environment through innovative scientific research and education.

Sample6

Debt Financing in 2012
Synthetic, biology-based bacteria diagnostic system that is capable of enrichment-free detection

Quincy College

Grant in 2019
If you’re looking for a leg up on a four-year degree or you want a two-year certificate or associate’s degree, Quincy College in Quincy, Massachusetts is the place to be. The school maintains a transfer agreement with Cambridge College for those who want to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree and more. In addition to the traditional academic programs, there are also community and workforce development courses available to study. There are plenty of academic programs to choose from including subjects such as Allied Health, Business Management, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Healthcare Administration, Natural Science, Nursing, and Paralegal Studies. The financial aid office has counselors who are prepared to help any and all students find the right aid programs to apply for, which could help cover tuition with loans, scholarships, grants, work-study programs, or veteran’s benefits if you qualify. The Quincy College learning center is available for students who need help in their classes. There are workshops for improving student study skills, as well as free peer and professional tutoring. Other resources for students include academic advising, a bookstore, and a library. Student life on campus is filled with plenty of student activities and organizations, which are the perfect opportunity for socialization. For more information, contact Quincy College today.
Northeastern University is an experiential and research university that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through doctorate programs in nine colleges and schools, along with select advanced degrees at graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle. Northeastern University was established in 1898 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
New Bedford High School is a public high school.

Mytide Therapeutics

Grant in 2019
Mytide is committed to providing peptides to serve a diverse array of applications. During their beta phase, they intend to work closely with partners to overcome challenges in synthesizing and purifying particular classes of peptides of interest, identify useful peptide modifications, and design and construct peptide libraries. We provide initial partners access to their cloud platform for immediate ordering, properties calculator, order tracking, and interactive data display with guaranteed purities of >90%, 3 mg quantities, and 5-day turnaround of peptides up to length 40 AA.
East Boston High School is a public high school located in the neighborhood of East Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

New Balance

Grant in 2020
New Balance, their job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes set records and win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to achieve a new PR, run their first 5K or just to live a more healthy and active lifestyle. Their products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want. Their associates around the world bring these goals to life with their high-level skills and creativity. While they offer the best product on the market, they’re also equally committed to giving back. So while they look to succeed, they believe in ensuring others have the same opportunity.
O’Maley Innovation Middle School is organized around the unique needs of 6th-8th grade students.
Medford Public Schools is a caring educational partnership of school, family and community designed to ensure that all students are afforded a safe and healthy learning environment in which they develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to reach their full academic and personal potential.
McCann Technical School where students will receive two complete educations in one – a traditional high school education plus specialized training in a technical major.

LX Medical

Grant in 2015
LX Medical offers exceptional, personalized, urgent care and concierge medicine to the convenience of home.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses in science, technology, and engineering. Its five schools and one college encompass numerous academic departments, divisions, and degree-granting programs as well as interdisciplinary centers, laboratories, and programs. Degrees earned at MIT include bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorates. Students from MIT are regularly named Fulbright Fellows, Marshall Scholars, Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholars, and Gates Scholars. The faculty of MIT has won numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize, Medal of Science, John Bates Clark Medal, Fields Medal, PECASE awards, MacArthur ’genius’ grants, and more. Many faculty members are of the AAAS, IEEE, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and other prestigious societies. Massachusetts Institute of Technology was incorporated by the [Commonwealth of Massachusetts](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/commonwealth-of-massachusetts) on April 10, 1861, and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
George Keverian Middle School's mission is to meet the needs of every student in a diverse learning community.
Gloucester High School is an accredited public high school.

Brockton High School

Grant in 2017
Brockton High School, established in 1870, is a high school located in Brockton, Massachusetts. It is a part of Brockton Public Schools. As of 2016 Brockton High School, with 4,200 students, is one of the largest high schools in the United States and the largest high school in Massachusetts.

The Possible Project

Grant in 2018
The Possible Project is a youth entrepreneurship center that teaches high school students to start and run their own businesses. They are a multi-year afterschool program that offers students the opportunity to gain crucial skills that will open up a world of possibilities. Students learn resilience, professionalism, self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, and a whole host of other abilities that will propel them on a pathway to success.
Jeremiah E. Burke High School is to encourages a rigorous pursuit of academic excellence and social development to promote life-long learning and realize the personal goals and ambitions of all students.
The mission of Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence, are ready for the rigors of higher education, and master essential skills that prepare them for the economic, social, and civic challenges of a 21st century, global society.

Micro-Leads

Grant in 2017
Micro-Leads Medical is a medical technology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies that address the neuromodulation and bioelectronic medicine market.

First Light Biosciences

Debt Financing in 2016
First Light Biosciences develops breakthrough automated medical diagnostic products for rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective detection of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI). The products address the need for cost-effective and accurate diagnostics to meet the explosive growth in testing. New testing is being driven by clinical studies showing that testing for infectious agents can help to dramatically lower the rate of hospital infections. Based on its proprietary MultiPath detection technology, First Light’s products combine the performance of the most advanced commercial laboratory tests with unprecedented affordability and ease-of-use.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is owned and managed by its members. With more than 30,000 members around the world, NSBE is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE’s mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." The organization is dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals. NSBE offers its members leadership training, professional development activities, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more. NSBE comprises 394 active chapters — 242 collegiate, 70 professional and 82 pre-collegiate — located in six geographic regions. NSBE is governed by an executive board of college students and engineering professionals and is operated by a professional staff at its World Headquarters, located in Alexandria, Va.
University of Massachusetts Lowell is a high-ranking university, with several nationally recognized academic departments. Located about 30 minutes from Boston in Lowell, Massachusetts, UMass Lowell offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UMass Lowell has several nationally recognized, research-oriented programs, including science and engineering. These programs undertake groundbreaking research and also provide exceptional work opportunities for its students and graduates. Other programs at UMass Lowell include liberal and fine arts, humanities, health-related programs, teacher education and social sciences. UMass Lowell also offers a range of internship opportunities for students who wish to gain experience in their field of study. Student life options at UMass Lowell include more than 100 diverse student organizations, leadership programs and community service opportunities. Lowell’s admissions policies are moderately competitive. Financial aid is available to eligible students through loans, academic scholarships and other sources to help cover tuition.

Nutrimedy, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2020
Nutrimedy, Inc. develops and offers an online service and application that allows people to find dietitians across the country based on their preferred language and dietetic need. The company provides nutrition services through its online wellness platforms. Its solutions include Nutrimedy Core, that connects users with dietitians; nuExpecting, connects dietitians with pregnant; and a platform for employees. Its platform enables the delivery of personalized and expert nutritional counseling across a range of conditions from acid reflux to diabetes or celiac. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School is an independent regional vocational-technical school.

Mx Orthopedics

Debt Financing in 2016
Mx Orthopedics develops and commercializes orthopedic implant coatings made of superelastic SMA spacer fabric. MX Orthopedics has assembled a team that combines complementary skills and expertise in orthopedic design and product development, Nitinol metallurgy, mechanical and manufacture engineering, quality and regulatory systems, and sales, distribution and marketing. The company's advisers are made up of renowned orthopedist and industry-respected business leaders. Mx Orthopedics improves fracture fixation procedures and outcomes. The company's innovating dynamic implants made of Nitinol that offer enhanced compression over time to improve healing compared to the static implants on the market today. These creative solutions are clinically beneficial, commercially practical and technically possible. Mx Orthopedics is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Northbridge High School is a public high school in Northbridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Framingham State College is one of several state universities in Massachusetts designed to deliver exceptional higher education opportunities to the residents of the state. Located in the town of Framingham, just 20 miles west of Boston, students are welcome to explore the comprehensive liberal arts, science, and professional programs. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered at Framingham. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in almost every traditional discipline, while master’s programs are offered in select fields. Master’s degrees include Psychology, Business, Education, Nursing, and several more. Continuing education programs are offered for community residents, with several certificates available including Computer Programming, Networking Systems, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Framingham offers academic support programs such as tutoring, workshops, and advising services. Financial aid advising is offered to help students cope with tuition responsibilities, and a campus health clinic is also available. Students are encouraged to get involved in student life opportunities, including recreational organizations, campus activities, art and photo galleries, and live performances and theater productions. Framingham State College is proud to offer quality comprehensive higher education, while also supporting students needs and promoting student life.
Residents of Holyoke, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas can get an academic or professional education and prepare for work or for four-year transfer by attending Holyoke Community College. Holyoke also offers many enjoyable ways for students to get involved in the school community. Academics at Holyoke can prepare students for many different careers, such as: *Addiction Counseling *Banking *Firefighting *Food Service *Medical Assisting *Veterinary Technology Students who wish to transfer can also major in specialized or general academic and creative fields like: *American Studies *Creative Writing *Engineering *Liberal Arts *Math *Photography *Theatre Arts Holyoke has also managed to create a community of student involvement. There are more than 50 student clubs, which include creative arts, religious, special interest and cultural groups. Students may also start a new club whenever they wish. Prospective students will first need to fill out an application for admission, submit transcripts, and then take an assessment test for placement purposes. More than half of Holyoke students receive financial aid. Loans, federal and state grants, work-study and scholarships are all available to eligible students. Eligibility is based on such factors as income. Also, students must attend at least part-time to receive certain forms of aid like loans and scholarships.

REBIScan

Grant in 2017
REBIScan is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in data analytics firm developing pediatric vision scanners to detect serious eye conditions. It manufactures innovative devices for definitively identifying life-altering diseases that manifest from functional impairments in the brain most notably, lazy eye and traumatic brain injury. The company was founded in 2009 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States.
Providing highly personalized career training, professional work opportunities and extracurricular involvement, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, offers high school students the chance to succeed. Since Diman is a public high school, all students are given an academic foundation, taking courses in English, Science, Social Studies and Math. Students receive close attention from instructors in all of their classes, whether getting vocational training in Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Graphic Communications or another field offered at Diman. Diman’s co-operative work program is another highlight of the school. In the co-op program, students work at jobs in their field under the supervision of faculty. Diman also has a job-placement service for students who wish to move directly from Diman into a career. Extracurricular activities are multi-faceted. Recreational clubs such as the chess, photography or theatre clubs provide an opportunity for creative expression. Other student organizations, such as the Honors Society or Skills USA group, offer chances for students to advance academically and even compete nationally in skills competitions, which may result in scholarship awards. For information on how to apply to Diman contact a school representative or simply fill out an application online.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a college preparatory public charter school serving grades K-12 in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts.

Minuteman High School

Grant in 2017
Minuteman High School serves students from communities just west of Boston. Among its member towns are Concord and Lexington where American colonists fought the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

Nashoba Valley Technical High School

Grant in 2017
Nashoba Valley Technical High School is a public, four-year, high school.

Kephera Diagnostics

Grant in 2021
Kephera Diagnostics is a startup that aims to address the public health challenges of global infectious diseases with the point of care assay technology.

Lariat Biosciences

Grant in 2017
Lariat Biosciences, Inc. is an employee-owned biotechnology start-up, situated at the North Shore Innoventures incubator in Beverly, MA.

Insightfil

Grant in 2015
Insightfil is dedicated to positively impacting patient outcomes by reducing medication errors, improving medication adherence (from norm of 40% to NIH goal of 75%), optimizing health professional time, and eliminating wasted drugs and packaging. They are delivering to the market with a unique “Personalized Wellness Portfolio” (PWP) that dispenses custom medication regimens. It is the first of its kind to connect the patient, clinic, and pill manufacturer in the administration of therapy.
Boston Educational Development Foundation helps to build a fundraising and program operations capacity for public schools in Boston.
Since the school was established in 1782, faculty members have improved human health by innovating in their roles as physicians, mentors and scholars. They’ve piloted educational models, developed new curricula to address emerging needs in health care, and produced thousands of leaders and compassionate caregivers who are shaping the fields of science and medicine throughout the world with their expertise and passion. Members of the Harvard Medical School community have also excelled in the research arena. Faculty members have been making paradigm-shifting discoveries and achieving “firsts” since 1800, when HMS Professor Benjamin Waterhouse introduced the small pox vaccine to the United States. Their accomplishments are recognized internationally, and, in fact, fifteen researchers have shared in nine Nobel prizes for work completed while at the School. The Faculty of Medicine includes more than 11,000 individuals working to advance the boundaries of knowledge in labs, classrooms and clinics. The school’s main quadrangle in Boston houses 146 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in basic and social science departments as well as classrooms where students spend their first two years of medical school. But teaching and research extend beyond the Quad. Harvard Medical School has affiliation agreements with 16 of the world’s most prestigious hospitals and research institutes, vital partners that provide clinical care and training. They also serve as home base for more than 10,000 physicians and scientists with faculty appointments. With its vast reservoir of talent, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving, Harvard Medical School is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in directions that will benefit local, national and global communities.

Precision Sportswear

Grant in 2020
Precision Sportswear employees produce medical items for manufacturers including CareAline Products, AliMed, DM Medical Sommerfly, US Bedding, and American Players.

iVexSol Inc.

Convertible Note in 2020
iVexSol Inc. develops a lentiviral vector (LVV) manufacturing technology and process that addresses the shortage of LVV. It offers Lentiviral Vectors, a gene delivery vehicle that is used in the manufacturing of life-changing cell and gene therapies (CGTs). The company’s technology also reduces the complexity and development time of critical reagents and accelerates the development and enabling access to cell and gene therapies for CGT researchers and manufacturers. iVexSol Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Worcester, Massachusetts.
MWCC provides relevant, high quality learning opportunities and services that respond to diverse student and community needs, foster student success, and stimulate civic, workforce, and economic vitality.

Akrivis Technologies

Grant in 2015
Akrivis Technologies is a privately held biopharmaceutical company committed to the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases based on its patented Z-TECT™ technology platform. Akrivis’ main asset is its proprietary Z–TECT™ Technology Platform, which has been shown to provide high sensitivity detection and accurate quantification of biomolecules down to the zeptomole range (10E–21 moles), therefore potentially allowing the detection of less than a thousand individual molecules. In addition to supporting in vitro and in vivo diagnostics, Z–TECT™ can also serve as a novel platform for the targeted delivery of a high payload of radio- or chemo-therapeutic drugs for cancer treatment. Potentially enabling far safer and more efficacious targeted delivery therapies, Z–TECT™ could also have a major impact on the emerging field of “Theranostics”, which simultaneously combines diagnostics and therapy.
New Equilibrium Biosciences provides a platform that reveals opportunities for structure-based design by learning biophysics with AI.

Goodrich Academy

Grant in 2017
Goodrich Academy is a public school dedicated to the intellectual, social, and physical development of each student in a diverse community.

Flaskworks

Grant in 2019
Flaskworks is improves the manufacture of immuno-therapeutics and dendritic cell-based vaccines.

Hepregen

Grant in 2011
Hepregen Corporation is pursuing applications of its microliver platform for acute and chronic toxicity as well as for understanding the metabolism of drugs in the liver. Applications in the pharmaceutical industry may well extend beyond toxicity and metabolism to include utility in drug discovery, disease modeling (obesity, infectious disease, diabetes), in silico models, and toxicogenomics. Hepregen is actively engaged in industrial collaborations to validate the microliver platform in a wide spectrum of applications. The combined markets for Hepregen's microliver platform is approximately a billion dollars annually.
Boston Children's Hospital provides pediatric health care services. The hospital provides surgical, radiological examination, and clinical and cancer research services. Additionally, it offers diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, neonatology, orthopedics, and pulmonology healthcare services. The hospital also provides community service programs and postdoctoral training services. Boston Children's Hospital was founded in 1869 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston Children's Hospital operates as a subsidiary of Children's Medical Center Corporation.
Firefly BioWorks, Inc. (Cambridge, MA) is introducing an open platform allowing industrial, academic and clinical scientists to develop and use multiplexed biological assays on standard laboratory instrumentation. The company's core technology, Optical Liquid Stamping, was developed in the Chemical Engineering Department at MIT (News - Alert) by Firefly co-founders. The method allows rapid and scalable synthesis of encoded, multi-functional particles for the quantification of biological function. The company's long-term vision is to provide research and clinical scientists with reliable and affordable solutions for the comprehensive monitoring of biological systems.
Revolution BioSciences is an early-stage drug discovery company offering CRO bioanalytical services and consulting, and MALDI MS products.

Joslin Diabetes Center

Debt Financing in 2012
Joslin Diabetes Center, a teaching and research affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a one-of-a-kind institution on the front lines of the world epidemic of diabetes — leading the battle to conquer diabetes in all of its forms through cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to clinical care and education.
Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc. engages in developing continuous flow chemistry solutions for the discovery and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and materials. It offers process development, reactor design and build, portfolio optimization, and GMP manufacturing services. The company develops processes to solve chemistry problems of pharmaceutical, chemical, animal care, and material science companies. Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc. was formerly known as Firefly Chemistry, Inc. and changed its name to Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc. in April 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Quisigamond Community College, located in Worcester, MA, serves over 13,000 students and offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs. In addition to the traditional student academic program, Quisigamond offers online classes specifically geared toward working students or professionals who want to enhance their skills or build new ones. Those classes include Business Administration, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Computer Science and Hospitality Management. Certificates are available in business administration/insurance or medical office options, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Early Childhood Education, and Law Enforcement. Various healthcare certificates are also offered including Surgery Technology, basic Paramedic and Dental Assisting. Associate Degrees are offered in Deaf Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Telecommunications Technology and Energy Utility. Quisigamond has developed outstanding relationships with potential employers in the central Massachusetts area including Intel, Verizon, Kennedy Diecasting, UPS and Ken-Weld and sponsors regular collaborations for workforce training. The Children’s School is available for enrolled students and members of the community with children between the ages of 2 to 5 years and also operates as a training center for Early Childhood Education students . The Division of Continuing Education hosts non-credit courses, workshops and seminars that are widely attended by the community and students.
MassBay Community College is a place that changes lives. Dedicated to student learning and achievement, They offer associate degrees and certificate programs that provide students with top-notch education to prepare them for transfer to accredited bachelor's degree programs or direct entry into high-demand career fields. At MassBay, Their students have opportunities to enrich their college experience through leadership and participation in activities, student services, field work with local businesses, civic organizations, and schools.Fwe

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Artaic is a company that is focused on providing innovative mosaics for the architecture and interior design industry. It combines computer aided design software, cloud based ERP/MRP logistics system,and an innovative robotic mosaic assembly system to create these mosaics. Artaic received investments from Angels and Corporate offices, and substantial non-dillutive grant funding from NSF, NIH, MassChallenge, MassVentures and Horizon2020. It was established by Ted Acworth in 2007.

Insightfil

Grant in 2017
Insightfil is dedicated to positively impacting patient outcomes by reducing medication errors, improving medication adherence (from norm of 40% to NIH goal of 75%), optimizing health professional time, and eliminating wasted drugs and packaging. They are delivering to the market with a unique “Personalized Wellness Portfolio” (PWP) that dispenses custom medication regimens. It is the first of its kind to connect the patient, clinic, and pill manufacturer in the administration of therapy.
MBI is a private, independent economic development organization that serves as a catalyst for life science and healthcare innovation. They help start biomedical companies and create jobs within the Biotechnology, Medical Device, Informatics, and Biomanufacturing industry by providing secure, clean bench and sink surface, staff trained and fully licensed laboratory space for usage by “seed stage” companies. Building and maintaining collaborative affiliations and partnerships are essential to their success.

Insightfil

Grant in 2016
Insightfil is dedicated to positively impacting patient outcomes by reducing medication errors, improving medication adherence (from norm of 40% to NIH goal of 75%), optimizing health professional time, and eliminating wasted drugs and packaging. They are delivering to the market with a unique “Personalized Wellness Portfolio” (PWP) that dispenses custom medication regimens. It is the first of its kind to connect the patient, clinic, and pill manufacturer in the administration of therapy.

Immunexcite, Inc.

Series A in 2014
Immunexcite, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops monoclonal antibodies for cancer. The company develops monoclonal antibodies by employing its mAbXcite, an immunotherapy platform technology that targets cancer cells for destruction by engaging neutrophils. Immunexcite, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Prapela

Grant in 2019
Prapela is a health and wellness company.SVS than any other infant health and wellness company in the world. It's the result of ten years of effort in the science, product development and clinical evaluation of SVS at Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Lumme

Grant in 2019
Lumme Inc. develops addiction treatment platform by combining wearable technology, machine learning, and behavioral psychology. The company’s platform is designed to act like a therapist in the customer’s pocket offering them the right help at the right time. The digital platform uses sensors on a smart phone and a smart watch to detect, predict, and prevent behavior that affects the health. The platform developed by Lumme Inc. helps in fighting smoking, alcohol, and diet addictions. The company sells its platform to health insurance companies and corporations. Lumme Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Reflectance Medical Inc. develops physiologic/non-invasive medical sensors to assess patient metabolic status. The company offers a Multi-Parameter Mobile CareGuide oximeter that provides the non-invasive assessment of hemoglobin oxygen saturation and pH in a region of skeletal muscle tissues beneath the oximeter sensors. It serves patients, caregivers, and administrators. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Westborough, Massachusetts. As of February 25, 2015, Reflectance Medical Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Sotera Wireless, Inc.

Aldatu Biosciences

Grant in 2017
Aldatu Biosciences Inc. provides diagnostics to detect drug resistance in antiretroviral treatments for HIV. The company offers diagnostics using its PANDAA, a pan degenerate amplification and adaptation platform technology. Its PANDAA HIV genotyping empowers healthcare providers with a solution to match HIV patients with drugs to improving patient outcomes and reducing the per-patient cost of HIV care. Aldatu Biosciences Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Immunetics

Grant in 2011
Immunetics, Inc. develops and markets immunoassay and molecular probe technology solutions for the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The company offers diagnostic assays in ELISA and other immunoassay formats for the clinical laboratory. Its portfolio includes C6 B.burgdorferi (Lyme) ELISA Kit, a test for presumptive detection of B. burgdorferi (Lyme) antibodies; QuickELISA Anthrax-PA Kit, a blood test for detection of B. anthracis (anthrax) antibodies; and BacTx Bacterial Detection Kit, a test for bacterial contamination of platelets. The company also serves healthcare professionals worldwide. Immunetics, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of October 12, 2016, Immunetics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Oxford Immunotec Global PLC.

Candel

Grant in 2011
Candel develops cancer immunotherapies designed to improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. The company's immunotherapies focus on preventing the recurrence and progression of cancer with low toxicity level which is well suited for the treatment of less aggressive or slower growing cancers such as newly diagnosed prostate cancer, enabling physicians to ensure improved outcomes for their patients and help them recover faster.

XGenomes

Grant in 2019
XGenomes LLC develops technology to read DNA sequence information. The company's technology works by unzipping strands of DNA and sequencing them concurrently. Its DNA sequencing technology serves clinical research and development, industrial biotechnology, and ancestry industry. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Cam Med

Grant in 2017
Cam Med LLC develop patient-friendly, precise and actively-controllable drug delivery devices by applying microfluidics. The company’s product include Evopump a bandage-like patch pump for subcutaneous delivery of one or more medications. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in West Newton, Massachusetts.

Artaic

Grant in 2017
Artaic is a company that is focused on providing innovative mosaics for the architecture and interior design industry. It combines computer aided design software, cloud based ERP/MRP logistics system,and an innovative robotic mosaic assembly system to create these mosaics. Artaic received investments from Angels and Corporate offices, and substantial non-dillutive grant funding from NSF, NIH, MassChallenge, MassVentures and Horizon2020. It was established by Ted Acworth in 2007.

HepatoChem

Debt Financing in 2012
HepatoChem is a service company founded in 2008. HepatoChem offers pharmaceutical and biotech companies reliable and efficient access to small molecule metabolites.
Full Investment Portfolio: U.S. Government Money Market Fund - 0.67% U.S. Government Securities - 7.01% U.S. Equity Securities - 6.58% U.S. Equity Mutual Funds - 12.01% International Equity Securities - 3.07% International Equity Mutual Funds - 19.89% Alternative Investments - 50.77% Founded in 1947, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organisation based in the United States. The foundation provides cancer treatment to adults and children.
Gadolinium-free MRI contrast agents for all patients who need crucial medical imaging.

Gel4Med

Grant in 2019
Gel4Med is the Smart Materials Company paving the way to the future of regenerative medicine.they are a team of like-minded and determined individuals, all sharing a vision for the betterment of patient outcomes.they believe that our programmable materials technology has the potential to dramatically change the outcomes in tissue regeneration. they set out to change the industry as we know it, and they are doing just that.