MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a startup accelerator in Boston, US. MassChallenge is a nonprofit and takes no equity; the Israel programme states zero cost and zero equity. No standard cash investment is published. The UK programme offers non-dilutive prize money (including a further GBP 20,000 in UK prize money), which is a competition prize, not an investment.

What it offers

• “As a nonprofit institution with a global network and top-rated accelerator programs, we take no equity” — masschallenge.org
• “Zero cost and zero equity taken” — masschallenge.org
• “Startups in the UK programme will have the opportunity to compete for the no strings attached, non-dilutive prize money from MassChallenge Switzerland, and a further £20,000 in UK prize money to the best UK startups in the programme.” — masschallenge.org

How the programme runs

• “The programme will run from June 23 to October 29.” — masschallenge.org
• “Applications for the Security & Resiliency Traction Program for early-stage founders closed on July 9, 2026.” — masschallenge.org
• “Applications for the 2027 program open later this year.” — masschallenge.org
• “Applications closed on March 4, 2026.” — masschallenge.org

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from MassChallenge's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.