22 Resources for Startups in the New England Startup Ecosystem

Looking to tap into the power of the New England startup ecosystem? At Startup Boston Week 2025, we brought together some of the region’s most impactful organizations at our Ecosystem Fair - a one-stop shop for founders to discover resources, make connections, and find the right support for their journey. 

From incubators and accelerators to government programs, industry groups, and networking communities, these 22 organizations are working every day to help startups launch, grow, and thrive. 

If you missed the Resource Fair - or had a missed connection - don’t worry: you can still explore the full list below and find the right resource to support your next step.

And if you know of a resource we should add, we’d love to hear about it, submit it to our Startup Directory using this link.

Meet the 22 Resources 

ALPFA-Boston

Latino Community | Website

ALPFA-Boston Entrepreneurs is a driving force in the Boston startup ecosystem, empowering Latine professionals and aspiring founders through education, opportunity, and connection. We host dynamic events, workshops, and networking forums that foster innovation, build entrepreneurial skills, and open doors to funding and mentorship. By cultivating a vibrant community of diverse leaders, we’re helping shape the future of Boston’s startup landscape.

Better Business Bureau

Marketplace for Startups and Small Businesses | Website

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) supports startups by helping them build trust, credibility, and visibility from day one. Through BBB Accreditation, new businesses can display the trusted BBB seal and appear on BBB.org, where millions of consumers search for reputable companies. BBB also offers free, practical tools through its Industry Hub and “Starting a New Business” section which includes education surrounding how to create a business plan, marketing tips, compliance checklists, and webinars. These resources help startups launch confidently, grow sustainably, and build a strong reputation rooted in transparency and trust.

Boston Beauty Coalition

Fashion Community | Website

The Boston Beauty Coalition brings together fashion and beauty brands, professionals, and businesses to foster collaboration and growth. Through targeted networking events, monthly business learning sessions, best practice sharing, and revenue-generating opportunities, it provides tailored support for the industry. By regionalizing this approach, the coalition builds an organic community that strengthens the impact and success of beauty and fashion entrepreneurs.

Boston Young Black Professionals, Inc.

Black Community | Website 

Boston Young Black Professionals provides mentorship support to other non profit organizations that are just starting out and seek guidance from us. For startup businesses seeking support we refer them to the Cambridge Innovation Center and the Roxbury Innovation Center.

CIC Social Impact Cohort 

Accelerator & Networking Group | Website 

CIC runs the Social Impact Program - an accelerator for underrepresented founders in MA. Our sister organization, Venture Cafe, hosts weekly networking events for startups and innovators to connect

Fintech Sandbox

FinTech Resource | Website 

Fintech Sandbox provides free access to critical data and resources to entrepreneurs around the world through our Data Access Residency, enabling them to build and scale their early-stage fintech products.

FORGE

Hardware Resource | Website 

FORGE is a nonprofit on a mission to help innovators with physical products navigate the journey from prototype to commercialization and impact—at scale.

Greentown Labs

ClimaTech Incubator | Website

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to accelerating climatetech innovation and commercialization by supporting entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration. As the world’s largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, with locations in Somerville, Massachusetts and Houston, Texas, it provides startups with the community, connections, labs, and resources needed to grow. Since 2011, Greentown has supported more than 625 startups—now home to over 200—that have created more than 16,500 jobs and raised more than $9.6 billion in funding.

H*QUOTIENT

Deep Tech Community | Website 

So you want to be an engineer? Become a startup founder instead! H*QUOTIENT is a global deep tech ecosystem across 40+ countries that connects the best and brightest emerging founders, investors, students, researchers, and creatives in the engineering-sciences. From hackathons to parties, we build community among frontier tech (& biotech) industries and support startups in their legal, hiring, and fundraising process -- and have a whole lot of fun while doing it.

IEEE EMBS Boston

Healthcare Community | Website 

IEEE EMBS Boston drives innovation at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and biology by fostering collaboration across the startup ecosystem. Through technical talks, networking events, and mentorship, it connects entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, and investors to share insights and advance new technologies. By providing expertise in regulation, commercialization, and industry connections, the organization helps startups transform ideas into real-world healthcare and life sciences solutions.

Launch by Lunch

No-Code Accelerator | Website 

Launch by Lunch is Boston’s no-code fast lane to revenue for non-technical founders, builders, and creators. We offer courses, accelerators, and peer-to-peer learning that make it easy to master AI tools and business skills—even if you’re not technical. Our events are designed to deliver real connections and immediately useful insights. Join our community to accelerate your business, expand your network, and gain the support you need to succeed, without the tech overwhelm.

Mansfield BioIncubator

BioTech Incubator | Website 

Mansfield Bio-Incubator is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the creation, growth, and success of emerging biotech companies. By providing affordable lab and office space, access to professional advisors, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities, the incubator nurtures both entrepreneurial and economic development within the community. It also supports students, faculty, and early-stage life sciences startups by offering resources, technical workshops, and career-focused training to help bring innovative ideas to life and prepare the next generation of biotech leaders.

Mass Fintech Hub

FinTech Community | Website

We are cultivating a thriving fintech ecosystem in Massachusetts through programs that build community, attract investment, develop talent and seed collaboration. Composed of a diverse network of tech founders, financial services leaders, investors, academics and public sector leaders, the Mass Fintech Hub is dedicated to ensuring that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is providing an unparalleled habitat for fintech innovation of all stages.

Mass Technology Collaborative

Quasi-Government Organization | Website 

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) is a public agency that drives strategic investments, partnerships, and insights to strengthen the state’s tech and innovation economy. By supporting business formation and growth, MassTech helps Massachusetts maintain its leadership in the global digital economy. Through its focus on talent, ecosystems, and innovation infrastructure, the agency builds strategies, fosters collaborations across industry, academia, and government, and turns shared challenges into opportunities for economic growth.

Mass Technology Leadership Council

Tech Community | Website

The Mass Technology Leadership Council (MTLC) is the leading destination for technology companies in New England. We cultivate a dynamic and transformative environment for tech companies to thrive, providing members with the tools and connections they need to make faster, better, and less risky business decisions. We are dedicated to supporting startups and fueling exponential growth. We also foster a network of strategic partnerships that enables our members to collaboratively solve pressing global challenges.

MassChallenge

Agnostic Accelerator | Website 

MassChallenge is a nonprofit organization that connects startups, experts, corporations, and communities to fuel business growth and economic transformation. With its unique equity-free model, it accelerates high-impact startups led by bold, disruptive founders from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds. Through a wide range of programs, accelerators, and partnerships, MassChallenge supports those who share its vision of driving transformative innovation.

Massachusetts Export Center

Quasi-Government Organization | Website 

The Massachusetts Export Center serves as the state’s one-stop resource for export assistance, making global trade services accessible to companies of all sizes. It provides customized support to businesses at every stage of the export process, from first-time exporters to experienced firms expanding into new markets. By offering high-impact services through a statewide network of international trade professionals, the Export Center helps Massachusetts companies succeed globally while driving the state’s economic growth.

Startup Maine

Maine Startup Community | Website 

Startup Maine serves as a convener and champion of Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.  We bring together founders, tech talent, investors, and startup supporters to create the conditions where entrepreneurship can thrive. Through our annual conference, founder-focused programming, and championing of our startups, we fuel innovation, strengthen connections, and drive long-term economic growth across the state.

U.S. Commercial Service

Government Organization | Website 

Our global network of experienced trade professionals is located throughout the United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, we offer the expertise you need to connect with lucrative opportunities and increase your bottom line.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Government Organization | Website 

The SBA provides a range of resources and support for startups, including mentorship, workshops, counseling and loans. We offer a variety of funding programs such as the 7(a) Loan Program, the 504 Loan Program, and the Microloan Program, which are backed by the SBA. These loans help small business owners start and grow their businesses by providing guaranteed loans with competitive terms and unique benefits. The SBA also connects small business owners with investors through licensed Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs.) Additionally, the SBA’s digital learning programs empower entrepreneurs with the tools and know-how needed to launch and sustain their businesses.

WEST - Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology

Women Community | Website 

WEST is a learning community that provides women in the enterprise of science and technology with the inspiration, knowledge, and connections to reach their full potential. We provide our members and our broader community with a comprehensive portfolio of workshops and panels that include advice regarding career advancement, alternate career options, leadership skill building, and exposure to entrepreneurship.

Women's Advancement

Women Community | Website 

Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) is a dynamic initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing women-owned businesses across Greater Boston. We provide the tools, resources, and connections ambitious entrepreneurs need to transform their vision into thriving enterprises.

Keep Building Your Network

The New England startup ecosystem is packed with organizations ready to help founders turn ideas into thriving businesses—and the 22 highlighted here are just the beginning. Whether you’re looking for mentorship, funding, specialized industry support, or a community to plug into, there’s a resource out there designed for you. 

And if you know of a resource we should add, we’d love to hear about it, submit it to our Startup Directory using this link. Together, we can make the ecosystem stronger and more connected for every entrepreneur.