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MassChallenge

You’ve got the networking and terminology down—now you’re ready to start growing your business. The problem? You need the space to launch your startup off the ground, and maybe a little funding. Lucky for you, the city’s full of accelerator programs and coworking spaces offering up a bit of both…and a lot of free caffeine. Here’s a look at 13 places where innovation is a constant and work ethic a must.

MassChallenge — Operating under the tag line, “We help early-stage entrepreneurs win,” MassChallenge is the largest accelerator program and startup competition in the world. The program spans four months and is open to any and every industry. No equity is taken, but mentorship, free office space and legal support are given. As part of the competition, judges are able to award up to $1 million of MassChallenge grants in amounts of either $50,000 or $100,000 each. Twenty-six teams are currently competing for funding now, with the Awards Ceremony set to kick off on Tuesday, October 23rd.

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