As we continue to drive innovation in Massachusetts’ transportation sector, I’m excited to share some significant updates. From our new partnership with BXP, which provides startups with the space they need to bring their transformative ideas to life, to upcoming events that highlight our region’s leadership in mobility, there’s plenty to celebrate.

As always, our focus remains on fostering collaboration, supporting groundbreaking startups, and positioning Massachusetts at the forefront of transportation innovation.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support.

Jamey Tesler

Executive Director, Mass Mobility Hub

Mass Mobility Hub Partners with BXP to Launch New Transportation Tech Center in Waltham

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for the Mass Mobility Hub! In partnership with BXP, a leader in innovative office spaces, we’ve launched a dynamic research and incubating center for transportation technology at CityPoint in Waltham. This partnership provides cutting-edge startups with a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for testing the next generation of mobility solutions. From electric bikes to vehicle-charging stations, our new location allows startups to expand their research, development, and real-world applications.

This five-year collaboration aims to foster a new wave of transportation innovation, with BXP helping replicate the success it saw in Kendall Square’s biotech boom. We look forward to seeing how this partnership will help drive the transportation technology sector forward, right here in Massachusetts.

Jamey Tesler interviewed outside of 103 CityPoint in Waltham | Will Graylin, CEO, Indigo Technologies and Waltham's Mayor McCarthy

Mass Mobility Hub Open House

Thursday, November 7, 2024

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

180 CityPoint (3rd Avenue), 1st Floor - The Exchange, Waltham, MA

Join us on Thursday, November 7, for the Mass Mobility Hub Open House, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 180 CityPoint in Waltham. Drop by anytime to connect and network with fellow mobility sector professionals and enthusiasts.

Please register by 10/30.

Jamey Tesler Keynote at New England UAS & AAM Summit

Please join AUVSI New England for the New England UAS and AAM Summit 2024! This year’s theme, If We Build It, Will They Come?, will explore the market challenges of developing new aviation infrastructure to support the growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industries.

The New England Summit, co-hosted by AUVSI New England, NDIA New England, and MassAutonomy, is an annual event that spans two dynamic days filled with presentations, exhibits, and networking opportunities. Leaders from federal and state agencies, industry, and academia will gather to discuss progress, opportunities, and challenges in UAS and AAM infrastructure development. Topics will include industry approaches to cybersecurity and an exploration of who is investing in these emerging technologies.

Don't miss our Executive Director, Jamey Tesler, present a keynote on October 29: Next-Generation Multi-Modal Travel: Building a Premiere Mobility Sector in Massachusetts.

2024 MIT x OPmobility Symposium: Innovations for the Next Generation of Mobility

November 14, 2024

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The 2024 MIT x OPmobility Symposium, organized by the MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) in collaboration with OPmobility, a leading French automotive supplier, will focus on recent advancements in the transportation sector. The symposium will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming solutions and systems for the next generation of mobility. This year’s event will feature new interactive designs, demonstrating how AI can enhance product functionalities and performance in smart environments and cities, making vehicles safer and more efficient.

Funding Opportunities

MassCEC's 2030 Fund

Seed and early-stage climatetech start-ups face funding gaps that threaten their path to market. Access to capital is limited by both funding availability and high technological risk. 

The launch of the $50M 2030 Fund signals to the market that Massachusetts is increasing its commitment to the commercialization of climate technologies. MassCEC invests impactfully and countercyclically in Massachusetts’ brightest climate technology innovators. Its investments support climatetech companies as they de-risk their technology, reach early commercial milestones, and attract growth funding. 

Boston Harbor Water Transportation Fund Grant

The MassDEP Chapter 91 Waterways Program seeks grant proposals from governmental, quasi-governmental or non-profit entities for projects that support or expand water transportation to, from, or within certain sites in Boston Harbor. The purpose of this grant is to enhance and promote water transportation on Boston Harbor as a way to balance private uses of tidelands along the Harbor with the rights of the public to access and use those areas. The total combined funding available through this grant opportunity is approximately $2,500,000. However, as explained below in the Eligible Projects section, most of the funding is site-specific and, thus, the amount available will vary by location. 

MMH Requests for Interest

Testing and/or Co-working Space

Are you or your company looking for shared workspace or locating with like-minded startups and early stage companies in the mobility sector? Do you need space for testing and demonstrating your company's mobility technology?

If either or both apply, MMH is looking to learn more about your needs and interest.

Please share any information with MMH at letsgo@massmobilityhub.com.

In the News

A new bike share in Greater Boston with a twist: trunk-sized storage to do your shopping on two wheels

MMH's Kate Roberts tries out CargoB with Zack DeClerck, Co-founder & COO, at the launch of MMH and BXP's partnership in Waltham

CargoB, a member of the Mass Mobility Hub, launched a unique bike-share program in Greater Boston featuring electric cargo bikes equipped with trunk-sized storage, allowing riders to transport groceries, children, and more. Though only three bikes are available currently, the company plans to expand its fleet and aims to make cargo biking a practical alternative to car travel across the city, promoting both convenience and sustainability.

Somerville startup bets that slow is better for charging electric cars

Revvit, a Somerville-based startup and member of the Mass Mobility Hub, is betting on the widespread use of inexpensive slow chargers (Level 1) to encourage electric vehicle adoption. By targeting long-term parking locations like offices and hotels, Revvit aims to provide an affordable solution for topping off EV batteries during the day, offering a cost-effective alternative to faster, more expensive chargers.

Climate change seen degrading bridges: Experts say heat, flooding speed premature aging

A new report highlights the growing risk climate change poses to America’s aging bridges, with extreme heat and flooding accelerating their deterioration. Engineers warn that by 2050, 1 in 4 steel bridges could collapse due to these conditions, prompting urgent calls for resilient infrastructure investment to protect critical supply chains and public safety.

Do you have any exciting mobility-related news from your company or network that you'd like to see featured in an upcoming Mass Mobility Hub newsletter? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your updates for a chance to be highlighted in an upcoming edition.

Established in 2023 through a partnership between the Cambridge Innovation Center, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, and Zipcar, the Mass Mobility Hub is dedicated to advancing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. Serving as a collaborative platform for leading mobility companies, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders, it fosters innovation, drives economic growth, and bridges the gap between diverse stakeholders. Mass Mobility Hub is committed to catalyzing positive change in transportation systems locally and globally. Learn more at massmobilityhub.com

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