MASSCHALLENGE
UNVEILS 128 GLOBAL FINALIST STARTUPS
ENTERING 2013
ACCELERATOR
Boston Community Rallies
Around Global Innovators in Show of Massive Engagement
The
Announcement
On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, MassChallenge unveiled 128 Global Finalists for the 2013 MassChallenge Accelerator Program at its annual announcement event. MassChallenge has increased its class size from 125 to 128 this year as a tribute to Route 128, underscoring the continued innovation renaissance in Boston. The 128 startups hail from 18 U.S. states and 11 international locations, and span all industries including high tech, clean tech and energy, healthcare and life sciences, general and consumer products, and social impact.
Find the full list of the 128 startups here.
The 2013 accelerator season is poised to draw the most community engagement to date with more interest from mentors, sponsors and partners than ever before.
"These 128 remarkable startups show the economic vitality of
the Innovation District and this city. We welcome these bold thinkers and the
creative energy they bring to the strong Boston community."
- Honorable Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston
The 2013 class was selected over a six-week evaluation process led by hundreds of industry professionals in the Boston community, as well as dozens in Israel. During the rigorous selection process, over 300 globally renowned experts volunteered their time as MassChallenge judges to review ~1,200 applicant startups from 40 countries and 30 states. These judges provided 500,000 words of written feedback during an estimated 3,000 judge-hours of evaluation.
"Based on
feedback from the judges, this will be the highest-quality MassChallenge
finalist pool to date. Very high-potential startups from around the world are
choosing to join MassChallenge for the opportunity to participate in the
uniquely collaborative and deeply engaged startup community in Boston."
- Akhil Nigam, Co-Founder & President,
MassChallenge
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