A state voucher program funded by the Massachusetts legislature gives MA-based small and medium-sized businesses (<50 FTEs) access to UMass Lowell’s leading-edge research facilities of up to 70 percent off standard rates.

Eleven professionally-staffed core research facilities (CRF), with technologies including materials characterization, flow cytometry, DNA sequencing, NMR, robotics testing, and a clean room nanofabrication facility are available for use with the voucher program.

Apply Online for The Mass. Innovation Voucher Program

Eligibility

• Companies with 10 or fewer employees receive a 75 percent subsidy.
• Companies with 11-50 employees receive a 50 percent subsidy.
• Awardees must establish an account with the Core Research Facility.
• Companies must be headquartered and registered to do business in the state of Massachusetts.

UMass Lowell CRF benefits:

• Highly competitive rates
• Managed by full-time experienced professionals
• Streamlined contracts
• State-of-art facilities and equipment

Contact:

• Email Karen Hamlin at: karen_hamlin@uml.edu for more information.

Applications will be accepted until funds run out.