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Program Overview
This program offers tax incentives to companies engaged in life sciences research and development, commercialization and manufacturing in Massachusetts in exchange for job creation. The primary goal of the program is to incentivize life sciences companies to create new long-term jobs in Massachusetts.
Please view the details of the program including full list of eligibility requirements, resources available and evaluation process before submitting your application.
The application deadline is February 19th, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST.
You can save your application at any time and continue it later. To edit/update your submitted application, click the 'Open' button to the right of the application listed below under "My Applications," and then click on "Program Applications." Please note, each tab of the application will need to be completed prior to submission.
If you have any questions regarding this application, or experience any technical difficulties, please e-mail taxprogram@masslifesciences.com.
Program Overview
The MLSC is particularly seeking to enhance and/or expand training programs that address critical skills and talent supply gaps facing the sate’s life science industry. Such programs include those focused on Biomanufacturing, MedTech, Advanced Manufacturing, and other key careers in the life sciences ecosystem in Massachusetts. Applicants must have at-least one industry partnership that ensures that the program is responding to a direct hiring need.
Furthermore, the MLSC is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the life sciences workforce and will prioritize investments in programs that serve underrepresented populations.
Program Eligibility
Applicants must be a Massachusetts legally organized:
- Life Science company (“Company”) located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- and regisered to do business in Massachusetts. A Certifcate of Good Standing from
- the Massachusetts Secretary of State and Certifcate of Good Standing from the
- Massachusetts Department of Revenue are required for the submission
- Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), including CBOs relying on a fscal agent
- Community Colleges, Colleges, and Universities
- Comprehensive and Vocational High Schools, including Vocational Schools ofering an
- after-hours or Career Technical Initiative evening training program
- For-Profit Entities
- Non-Profit Entities
- Municipalities
- Workforce Development Organizations
- MassHire Workforce Investment Boards and Career Centers
Please review detailed program eligibility and application evaluation process here: Eligibility and Evaluation Process
If you have any questions regarding the application process, Email: Pathmaker@masslifesciences.com