Forging alliances to build the Tough Tech Economy.
Our Role
The Engine convenes a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, academic institutions, government agencies, and business leaders to nurture breakthrough solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
The Engine supports Tough Tech transformation across industries:
Applied Al & ML
Climate
Materials
Autonomous Systems / Robotics
Energy
Mobility
Biotech / Life Sciences
Food / Agriculture
Natural Resources
Carbon Capture / CCUS
Manufacturing
Quantum Computing
Our Ecosystem
Investors
Our deep network of capital providers, including our partners Engine Ventures, helps residents secure the patient funding they need to scale. Connect with Tough Tech startups pioneering solutions in climate tech, human health, and advanced systems.
Stay at the forefront of technology by partnering with The Engine’s wide network of Tough Tech startups. Corporate partners provide resident companies with vital support in the form of equipment, pilot customers, mentorship, and investment.
Tough Tech represents the future of American competitiveness on the global stage. The Engine engages policymakers at the local, state, and federal level, influencing policy and helping residents secure critical sources of non-dilutive funding.
Since spinning out of MIT, The Engine has opened its doors to researchers from universities across the country. Our tech translation programs, Whiteboard and Blueprint, are designed to help faculty and researchers realize the commercial potential of their research breakthroughs.
Blueprint
Blueprint is a program designed by The Engine to help graduate students, postdocs, researchers, and their teams explore the translational potential for their breakthrough research and innovations.
“In the Tough Tech space, having the right ecosystem is as critical as having the right technology. Our resident companies benefit from a network that understands the unique challenges of commercializing complex technologies. This shared knowledge and resources are what turn promising research into world-changing companies.”
Emily KnightCEO & President, The Engine
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