Build. Launch. Grow. Right Here in Western Massachusetts.

Lever strengthens the regional economy through entrepreneurship, challenge programs, investment, and industry collaboration.

Upcoming Events

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what we do

Challenges

Massachusetts Founders Network (MFN)

Investing

Our Challenge Programs

We run industry-focused innovation challenges that connect startups with corporate partners, investors, and regional leaders.

MFN Sustainability Challenge

Supports startups developing technologies and services that address climate and sustainability challenges.

MFN Western MA Health Technology Challenge

Designed to support Western Massachusetts startups building solutions in digital health, healthcare delivery, and medical technologies.

Applied AI B2B Challenge

A short-term accelerator focused on startups using artificial intelligence to solve real problems for mature businesses.

Ways to engage with Lever

BECOME A DONOR

Lever is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation. We rely on grants and philanthropic support to help us serve entrepreneurs and strengthen our regional ecosystem. All contributions to Lever are deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

BECOME AN INVESTOR

Lever is both an investor and a deal syndicator. We invest in companies that will benefit our region through job and wealth creation. We invest in a range of verticals and company stages.

Entrepreneurs

We support entrepreneurs however we can. We offer mentorship, workspace, and referrals to our network of experts. For advanced entrepreneurs we offer incubation services and in some cases, equity funding.