MassChallenge

In the newest episode of Deloitte , hosted by Raquel Buscaino, MassChallenge CEO Caitlin Reimers Brumme and Deloitte Space Leader Brett Loubert explore the innovation paradox shaping enterprises and startups alike.

Together, they examine how the rapidly expanding commercial space economy can help highlight the tension between agility and scale and why collaboration across ecosystems is likely critical to unlocking breakthrough value. Tune in to discover how co-innovation can help accelerate opportunity while reducing the risks of emerging technologies for industries across the globe.

🎙️ Listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/TECHTalks28

Final Day to Apply for the 2026 Healthcare Challenge Program

This is your final opportunity to join a program designed to accelerate outcomes-driven partnerships between startups and leading healthcare enterprises, including Altus Dental, Eli Lilly and Company, MassMutual, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory

By applying, you’ll gain:
-Strategic mentorship from industry experts and executives
-High-impact networking with investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders
-A founder-focused curriculum to support every stage of growth

Don’t miss your chance to validate your solution against real industry challenges and explore opportunities for pilots, proofs of concept, and long-term partnerships.

Apply now: https://masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-challenge-program/

One More Week to Apply – 2026 Healthcare Challenge Program

This is your chance to connect directly with leading healthcare and life sciences innovators: Altus Dental, Eli Lilly, MassMutual, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

✅ Build real-world pilots.
✅ Form high-impact partnerships.
✅ Accelerate your solution with expert support.

Don't miss this opportunity to scale with industry leaders.

New deadline: November 12th
Apply now: https://masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-challenge-program/

Headed to INNOVATE ’25 tomorrow?
Here’s everything you need to know before you go — from parking and registration details to the full event schedule.

🕘 Registration opens at 9:00 AM
📍 Pegasus Park, Dallas

Get ready for a day where decision makers and disruptors connect to shape the next wave of innovation in tech, healthcare, space, and beyond.

👉 Swipe through for parking info and the full agenda.

24 Hours Left to Apply – 2026 Healthcare Challenge Program

Don’t miss your chance to collaborate directly with leading healthcare and life sciences organizations — Altus Dental, Eli Lilly and Company, MassMutual, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Startups selected will work with these partners to validate innovations in digital health, drug development, diagnostics, and insurance technology to build pilots and partnerships that scale real impact.

Applications close tomorrow.

Apply now: https://masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-challenge-program/

There’s still time to apply for the 2026 MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge.

Startups interested in working with Altus Dental, Eli Lilly and Company, MassMutual, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory can apply now to validate their solutions.

Take the next step toward pilots, proofs of concept, and long-term partnerships.

📅 Applications close November 5th

Learn more here: https://masschallenge.org/2026-healthcare-challenge-program/

🚀 Speaker Spotlight: Joe Beard, Founder & CEO at CollateralEdge

From Texas to Wall Street, the future of fintech is faster, smarter, and more connected. This panel explores how forward-thinking companies are partnering with startups, modernizing legacy systems, and unlocking new revenue models through financial innovation.

DFW is already one of America’s fastest-growing innovation hubs — and its capital markets are shaping what’s next.

Hear from Joe and other innovation leaders across enterprise AI, biotech & health, and capital markets at INNOVATE ’25: DFW Setting the Pace – a day of conversations designed to spark collaboration, accelerate growth, and drive real change across North Texas.

🗓️ November 6 | Pegasus Park, Dallas
🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/epYwmcjV

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COLLEGE STUDENTS!
All the cool kids are doing it — are you in 👀

The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge Virtual Office Hours are TOMORROW, OCT 29 at 12 PM ET!

This is your chance to:
✅ Ask your questions about the challenge
✅ Learn how to make your application stand out
✅ Get real-time pitch advice and feedback from the MassChallenge team Seats are limited, so save your spot now before they’re gone. Applications close Nov 3 — don’t wait to get the guidance you need to win!

👉 Register here: https://masschallenge.zoom.us/meeting/register/XRMtzWqQT7KkLyiUB0aXfg #/registration

Last week, the MassChallenge Dual-Use Innovation Symposium brought together the boldest minds in security and resilience tech.

🔍 What happened:
✨ We introduced the 2025 U.S. Early Stage Security & Resiliency Cohort
💡 Office hours unlocked direct access to decision-makers
🤝 And we closed with a powerful networking reception that sparked new collaborations at the intersection of innovation and impact

Why it matters:
At MassChallenge, we believe dual-use innovation is essential to building stronger, safer, and more resilient societies. Events like this don’t just spotlight startups, they accelerate solutions that can save lives and secure our future

🚀 Speaker Spotlight: Lainey Corliss, Program Manager, Texas Space Commission

Why is Elon Musk building rockets in Texas and why are investors pouring billions into space? Because the space economy is no longer science fiction. It is already a trillion-dollar industry shaping how we communicate, travel, defend, and power our lives. Dallas is emerging as a key player with talent, capital, and industries ready to plug into this next frontier.

This panel unpacks what that means for Texas, for Dallas, and for you.

Hear from Lainey and other innovation leaders across enterprise AI, biotech & health, and capital markets at INNOVATE ’25: DFW Setting the Pace – a day showcasing the bold ideas driving the future of North Texas.

🗓️ November 6 | Pegasus Park, Dallas
🎟️ Register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/af530d7e-0c3d-437d-8399-b8afca1faebf/websitePage:7e1c87b9-7abf-42d8-8b3a-8c73634fc724