Bridging Innovation in Action
Since the inception of Bridging Innovation nearly ten years ago, the program has demonstrated continuous development through our team’s growth, increased sponsor engagement, and expanded reach from coast-to-coast.
Bridging Innovation is a corporate resource—set out to effectively build pathways for our staff, researchers, projects, and sponsors to innovation ecosystems across the United States. We are uniquely positioned to convene government, industry, and academia to collaborate on big societal challenges.
MassChallenge Boston application deadline March 13
MD5 has partnered with MassChallenge technology accelerator on a Safety and Security track, focusing on national security problems. Applications are open.
Mass Evacuation Hackathon in NYC Feb 22-24
$45k in awards. Get full details on the Mass Evacuation hackathon.
Accelerator vs Incubator – July 2018
These two terms are often used interchangeably while in fact they are quite different. An accelerator is best suited for companies that are more developed and have had traction, but need mentoring to aide in growing out their business. An incubator is best described...
MassChallenge Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Cohort of MassChallenge is located in the heart of Providence. In its inaugural year, the Cohort has 25 companies competing for up to $50,000 in cash prizes. If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact...
MassRobotics
MassRobotics is the collective work of a group of Boston-area engineers, rocket scientists, and entrepreneurs. With a shared vision to create an innovation hub and startup cluster focused on the needs of the robotics community, MassRobotics was born. Their mission...
Pison Technology
Pison Technology has developed a body-as-a platform technology that enables accurate and intuitive gesture-based control of digital devices and interfaces by capturing and filtering signals sent to the nervous system. Pison's first product is a wrist-wearable device...