Application Process

The application process occurs in two phases, both of which may be submitted to the Center for Advanced Manufacturing at MassTech on a rolling basis. 

Concept papers may be submitted to m2i2@masstech.org and must be received one month before the targeted full application deadline. 

If the concept paper is accepted, full applications may be submitted and will be reviewed at least quarterly. 

There are three steps in the M2I2 application process:

1. Eligibility meeting with members of the CAM team;
2. Concept Paper submission to m2i2@masstech.org; and
3. Full application submission. 

Read the Application Guidelines

Book an Eligibility Meeting

Concept Paper Instructions

Full Application

Schedule 

The following table is a schedule of the full application deadlines for FY26. All applications must be received by 11:59 PM of the deadline date listed in order to be included in that quarter's cohort.

Selection Criteria

Projects requesting state cost share for the M2I2 program must demonstrate clear benefit for the economy of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Proposals must describe their economic impact, which will be evaluated based on combinations of the following criteria: 

• Technical innovation;
• Project feasibility;
• Job impact on Massachusetts;
• Market impact;
• Community benefit;
• Quality of collaboration with other entities;
• Budget soundness; and
• Diversity, equity, & inclusion.