Massachusetts Business Front Door Newsletter - March 2026

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A Welcome from Secretary Eric Paley 

Welcome to the first edition of our new Business Front Door Newsletter from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)!  

The Business Front Door, launched in July 2025, is a single, coordinated entry point into state government that helps businesses access guidance and resources across Massachusetts.

In each edition of this newsletter, we’ll share updates on programs, funding opportunities, and initiatives available through the Business Front Door, designed to help businesses start, grow, and succeed across Massachusetts. 

Massachusetts’ national and global leadership is driven by the innovation and entrepreneurship of businesses across the state. At EOED and across our Team Massachusetts agencies, we are committed to supporting companies at every stage — from startups and small businesses to global industry leaders. 

We look forward to continuing to partner with businesses and organizations across Massachusetts to strengthen our economy and create new opportunities for growth. 

Eric Paley 
Secretary of Economic Development 
 
Featured Opportunities
EOED and Team Massachusetts run a variety of grants and incentive programs for businesses throughout the year. See below for a snapshot of open opportunities! 

Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) 

  • Application Deadline: May 6, 2026 (Program runs quarterly, with following deadline of August 12, 2026) 

  • EDIP, offered through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, provides tax incentives to businesses across all sectors committed to growing in Massachusetts. Tax credits are tied to new job creation and can be refundable or nonrefundable, with average awards typically between $10,000 and $15,000 per job. 
Learn More & Apply Here
 

Business Builds Capital Grant Program 

  • Application Deadline: May 6, 2026 (Program runs quarterly, with following deadline of August 12, 2026) 

  • Business Builds, offered through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, provides capital reimbursement grants to support established businesses across all sectors making significant capital expenditures that will allow the business to expand operations, create jobs, or relocate to Massachusetts. 
Learn More & Apply Here
 

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Tax Incentive Program  

  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET (Closing soon!) 

  • The MLSC Tax Incentive Program supports companies engaged in life sciences R&D, commercialization and manufacturing in Massachusetts. The program provides tax incentives to companies creating new long-term jobs, offering a minimum base award of $18,000 per job. 
Learn More & Apply Here
 

To browse a list of all programs, visit our Funding & Resources page. For tailored guidance on which programs might be a fit for your business needs, log in to the Business Front Door and select “Explore our resources” to connect directly with a member of Team MA. 
 
Team MA Updates




Free AI Training for All MA Residents and Small Business Owners 

Governor Healey announced a new statewide partnership between the Massachusetts AI Hub and Google to provide free AI training to all Massachusetts residents. Through Grow with Google, all residents now have a free, online option to build the AI skills needed to thrive in today’s digital economy.  
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Through Grow with Google, small businesses can also apply for no-cost access to Google’s AI training programs and business productivity tools, giving teams practical ways to put AI to work right away. 
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Team MA in Action

A look into how one company has partnered with Team MA: 

Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley joined the Formlabs team to celebrate the opening of their new manufacturing facility in Billerica and the launch of Form Now, the company’s new 3D printing service.  

Founded by MIT graduates, Formlabs has grown from a Massachusetts startup into a global leader in professional 3D printing. This latest expansion represents another major milestone for the company — and for the Commonwealth’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem. 

Massachusetts is proud to support Formlabs’ continued growth through an Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) award, helping create new jobs and strengthen the future of advanced manufacturing in the Commonwealth. 

Watch the video below to see how Formlabs is building what’s next and follow EOED on Linkedin to see more TeamMA success stories.
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Stay Connected & Share

Thanks for joining us and stay tuned for EOED’s next Business Front Door Newsletter! 

Not sure what opportunities are right for you? Enter the Business Front Door to receive personalized support from a member of our team. 

We encourage you to share this newsletter with your business network. 
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Massachusetts Business Front Door Newsletter - March 2026
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