Core Research Facilities
The University of Massachusetts has more than 90 core research facilities across the state that are available to researchers from government, academia, and industry on a fee-for-service basis. These shared resources offer a wide range of services to the research community, including cutting-edge technologies, high-end instrumentation and technical support for basic, translational and clinical research.
The capabilities available at each facility are as unique as the researchers found at each location. Our expertise ranges from life sciences to material sciences, nanofabrication to biomanufacturing, robotics to mechanical prototyping, chemistry to high-performance computing, and more.
Core Facilities Voucher Program
For small and medium-sized businesses, a new state voucher program provides access to world-leading research facilities at UMass campuses at significantly discounted rates.
The voucher program is designed to accelerate business development for start-ups and small- and medium-sized companies. With state incentives, start-ups can develop prototypes and test new devices at a much lower cost. Similarly, established companies, especially manufacturers, can create prototypes to bid on contracts without having to make large investments beforehand. To learn more about the state voucher program, use our voucher contact form to contact one of our campuses.
Eligibility:
- Start-ups and companies with 10 or fewer employees receive a 75% subsidy.
- Start-ups and companies with 11-50 employees receive a 50% subsidy.
- Start-ups and companies with over 50 FTEs are not eligible for this program.
