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Selected by nearly 40 independent Judges, Eddies Finalists spend 5 months engaging in a no-cost, no-equity program offering tailored mentoring, strategic guidance, leadership development, and access to funding and other resources.

The Massachusetts Innovation Network celebrated the conclusion of its 2024 Eddies Season last night. This eight-month innovation-fueling program began in March, featuring nearly 100 startup teams across six Innovation Tracks. Seventeen teams advanced to the final live phase of the competition on October 9, where they delivered four-minute pitches and showcased their technologies. Throughout the program, startups received individualized mentorship, tailored entrepreneurial development modules, and hands-on support to propel their commercialization and scaling efforts. The season culminated in an exciting celebration where seven companies were honored with The Eddie Award (formerly the New England Innovation Award).

Massachusetts Innovation Network has announced the finalists for its signature innovation competition, The Eddies. Finalists will have the chance to participate in this 5-month, no-cost, no-equity innovation-support program that includes bespoke mentoring, strategic guidance, leadership education, and curated connections to resources. The winner of each innovation track will receive $10K cash award.

The Massachusetts Innovation Network celebrated the wrap-up of its 2023 Eddies Season last night. The 8-month long innovation-fueling program started in March with nearly 100 startup teams representing 7 Innovation Tracks; eighteen teams advanced to the final, live phase of the competition (October 4) which included 4-min pitches and exhibits of the technologies. Through the program the startups received individualized mentorship, specifically designed supplemental entrepreneurial development modules to address their needs, and hands-on support to thrust them forward towards their commercialization and scaling journey. The season culminated with an exciting night of celebration, during which 8 companies were honored with The Eddie Award (formerly New England Innovation Award).

Massachusetts Innovation Network has announced the finalists for its signature innovation competition, The Eddies. Finalists will have the chance to participate in this 5-month, no-cost, no-equity innovation-boosting program that includes high-touch, tailor-made mentoring, connections to funding resources, and visibility opportunities.

The Massachusetts Innovation Network celebrated its 2022 Season wrap-up with a Celebratory Dinner & Award Ceremony. The 8-month-long season started with nearly 100 startups; 18 teams advanced to the final, live phase of the competition (which included final pitches and exhibit of the technologies). Through the program the teams received bespoke mentorship, leadership education, and hands-on support to thrust them forward towards their commercialization and scaling journey. The season culminated the exciting Evening of Innovation, honoring all finalists and announcing 6 Winners.

Massachusetts Innovation Network has announced the finalists for its signature innovation competition, The Eddies. Finalists will have the chance to participate in this 5-month, no-cost, no-equity innovation-support program that includes individualized mentoring, strategic guidance, leadership education, and connections to resources.

Massachusetts Innovation Network is excited to announce its Global Eddies Showcase; an initial virtual debut of international start-ups to the US market. Eight companies will be present their technology and host one-to-one meetings in their virtual exhibit rooms on Tuesday, March 22, at 11:30 am EDT:

The Massachusetts Innovation Network celebrated the wrap-up of its 2021 Innovation Season last night at the NorthStar Campus in Lincoln, MA. The 8-month long season started with 119 startup teams representing 8 Innovation Tracks; 23 teams advanced to the final, live phase of the competition (October 6) which included final pitches and exhibit of the technologies. Through the program the teams received individualized mentorship, specifically-designed mentorship modules to address their needs, and hands-on support to thrust them forward towards their commercialization and scaling journey. The season culminated with an exciting Evening of Innovation, during which 11 companies were honored with The Eddie (formerly New England Innovation Award).

The Massachusetts Innovation Network announced today that Aron Ain, CEO of UKG, will headline The Eddies (formerly New England Innovation) Awards on Wednesday, November 3rd, 6 pm EST.

The Massachusetts Innovation Network is delighted to announce the 24 finalists of The Eddies (formerly New England Innovation Awards), the oldest and longest-running innovation competition in New England. The awards recognize, support and publicize ground-breaking solutions and pioneering advancements, that revolutionize and shape tomorrow’s economies. For the past 36 years, the Awards have helped catapult start-ups and young companies to national and international success (Genzyme, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Insulet, zipcar, iRobot, KRONOS, MassChallenge, Vistaprint, Cambridge Nanotech and Staples).

The Massachusetts Innovation Network announced today the rebranding of New England Innovation Awards (the oldest and longest running innovation competition in the Northeast) to The Eddies, effective immediately.

The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Innovation Network are pleased to announce the launch of the Assabet Valley Innovation Alliance (AVIA). AVIA is a rapid deployment pilot program organized by the two 501(C)(6) non-profit organizations, and funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through a grant to support regional post-COVID economic revival. It will benefit the Assabet Valley Region in Massachusetts, especially the towns of Hudson, Maynard, Stow, Bolton and Berlin.