Resources

Mobility & workforce resources

A curated guide to the agencies, programs, and partners advancing mobility technology, workforce development, and innovation funding across the Commonwealth.

26 organizations · 4 categories · 4 sections

01 · Statewide

Statewide mobility technology

The agencies and networks that set the Commonwealth’s mobility agenda.

Network & convener

MassAutonomy

Non Profit

To innovate, integrate, and operationalize mobility technologies that deliver safer, smarter, and more connected transportation systems across air, surface, and maritime domains.

Visit massautonomy.org

State agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

State Agency

Transportation systemsaviationinfrastructure

Core agency for pilots, policy, and deployment of mobility technologies.

Visit mass.gov

Network & convener

Mass Mobility Hub

Ecosystem Network

Startupsindustryinvestorspolicy

Statewide network connecting mobility companies, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to advance sustainable transportation.

Visit massmobilityhub.com

State agency

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)

Quasi-Public Agency

EVschargingclimatetech

Major funding source for clean transportation and mobility innovation.

Visit masscec.com

State agency

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)

State Innovation Org

Tech hubsAIrobotics

Drives tech cluster strategy and funds innovation ecosystems.

Visit masstech.org

02 · North Shore

North Shore mobility & workforce

AMTI’s home region: the college, councils, and workforce partners around Beverly and Salem.

Workforce & education

Endicott College

Higher Education · AMTI Host

Applied researchacademic programshome of AMTI

Beverly college that houses the Advanced Mobility Technologies Institute — anchoring applied research, student pathways, and AMTI’s North Shore presence.

Visit endicott.edu

Network & convener

North Shore Alliance

Regional Economic Development

Economic strategyinfrastructurepolicy

Regional convener aligning municipalities, business, and development priorities.

Visit northshorealliance.org

Network & convener

North Shore Technology Council

Industry Network

Techinnovationnetworking

Connects startups, industry leaders, and innovators across the North Shore tech ecosystem.

Visit nstc.org

Funding & incubation

InnoVenture Labs (North Shore InnoVentures)

Startup Incubator

Cleantechbiotechinnovation

Provides lab space, mentorship, and investor access to early-stage tech companies.

Visit nsiv.org

Workforce & education

MassHire North Shore Career Center — Salem

Workforce Development

Job trainingcareer services

Direct pipeline to workers, training programs, and employer services.

Visit masshire-nscareers.org

Workforce & education

MassHire North Shore Workforce Board

Workforce Strategy

Workforce fundingplanning

Oversees workforce funding and regional labor strategy.

Visit masshire-northshorewb.com

Workforce & education

North Shore Community College

Education / Training

Technical educationworkforce training

Major talent pipeline for advanced manufacturing, engineering, and tech roles.

Visit northshore.edu

Workforce & education

Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium

Industry Workforce Initiative

Advanced manufacturingtraining pipelines

Aligns employers, educators, and workforce programs for manufacturing + robotics talent.

Visit namcnetwork.com

Workforce & education

North Shore Community Development Coalition

Community Workforce Org

Job trainingequity programs

Builds inclusive workforce pipelines (youth, underserved populations).

Visit northshorecdc.org

Workforce & education

North Shore Training Center

Training Provider

Skilled tradescertifications

Hands-on technical training aligned with regional industry needs.

Visit northshoretrainingcenter.com

Network & convener

North Shore Networking Association

Business Network

Professional networking

Connects small businesses, entrepreneurs, and service providers regionally.

Visit northshorenetworking.org

03 · Workforce

Workforce development & talent pipeline

Statewide bodies that fund, plan, and deliver the talent pipeline.

Workforce & education

Commonwealth Corporation

State Workforce Agency

Job trainingapprenticeshipsworkforce funding

Key funder and designer of workforce programs aligned with industry needs.

Visit commcorp.org

State agency

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

State Agency

Workforce policygrantslabor market data

Oversees statewide workforce strategy and funding priorities.

Visit mass.gov

Workforce & education

MassHire

Statewide Network

Career centersemployer services

Direct pipeline to workers, training programs, and regional workforce boards.

Visit mass.gov

State agency

Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet

State Leadership Body

Cross-agency workforce strategy

Aligns education, economic development, and workforce funding.

Visit mass.gov

Workforce & education

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

State Agency

Collegescredentialsworkforce alignment

Connects higher ed programs to industry needs (including mobility tech).

Visit mass.edu

Workforce & education

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

State Agency

K–12CTESTEM pathways

Critical for early pipeline development into mobility careers.

Visit doe.mass.edu

04 · Funding

Funding, pilots & innovation programs

Grants and pilots that move mobility projects from concept to deployment.

Funding & incubation

MassCEC InnovateMass Program

Grant Program

Early-stage climatetech

Up to ~$350K for mobility-related innovation.

View Program →

Visit masscec.com

Funding & incubation

MassCEC Innovation Ecosystem Program

Grant Program

Incubatorsaccelerators

Funds startup ecosystems supporting mobility companies.

View Program →

Visit masscec.com

Funding & incubation

MassDOT Community Transit Grant Program

Grant Program

Transit pilotsaccess

Funds real-world deployment of mobility solutions.

View Program →

Visit mass.gov

Funding & incubation

MassDOT Mobility Management Pilot

Pilot Program

System coordination

Focuses on integrated mobility systems and access gaps.

View Pilot →

Visit mass.gov

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