RoboBench NOFO 2026-JAII-04
Federal opportunity from 1367CONVD - Massachusetts Technology Collaborative • Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 19, 2026. Industry: NAICS 00.
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The Robotics Initiative at the Innovation Institute is issuing this NOFO for ROBOBench - a program that which aims to increase access to robotics-related infrastructure across the Commonwealth and support the robotics entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Innovation Institute will grant capital awards on a competitive basis to support robotics-related nonpro�t entities and public or private institutions of higher education.
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The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is issuing the RoboBench NOFO (2026-JAII-04) aimed at enhancing robotics-related infrastructure. This program will provide competitive capital awards to nonprofit entities and higher education institutions to promote the robotics entrepreneurial ecosystem. Interested respondents must align their proposals with the initiative's goals of increasing access to robotics in the Commonwealth.
The buyer aims to enhance access to robotics infrastructure and support the growth of the robotics sector by funding eligible nonprofits and educational institutions.
- Nonprofit organizations focused on robotics
- Public and private institutions of higher education with robotics programs
- Businesses involved in promoting robotics education
- Identify and evaluate eligible nonprofits and educational institutions
- Develop a competitive grant proposal framework
- Outline the application process for capital awards
- Establish criteria for assessing proposals
- Plan for post-award support and oversight
- Completed application form
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of eligibility (nonprofit status, educational accreditation)
- Estimation of budget and funding needs
- Timeline for grant utilization
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- Must adhere to Massachusetts state regulations for grant proposals
- Proposals should outline how they meet the goals of the Robotics Initiative
- Develop a detailed budget proposal that outlines the utilization of grant funds
- Consideration for leveraging other funding sources or partnerships
- Collaborate with local educational institutions to strengthen proposals
- Partnership with technology firms focused on robotics
- Potential competition for grants may reduce chances of funding
- Non-compliance with eligibility criteria could lead to disqualification
- Inadequate project planning may hinder execution of awarded funds
- What specific criteria will the grant review committee prioritize?
- Are there specific metrics for evaluating the success of funded projects?
- What is the anticipated budget range for each awarded grant?
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- Detailed eligibility criteria for applicants
- Specific capital award amounts
- Evaluation metrics for proposals
- Contact information for the buyer
- Guidelines on reporting and accountability
- Timeline for award announcement and project initiation
- Restrictions on fund usage
- Information about prior awardees or case studies
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