Deadline:
June 20, 2025
Program Starts: September 22, 2025
Program Ends: November 16, 2025
Location(s)
Online United States of America
The BOOST program primarily runs virtually with two in-person events. The program will kick off with our “Pre-Launch Program” in Boston on September 4 and 5. We will culminate the program with our Demo Day in Boston on November 6.
Overview
Details
What is the expected time commitment during BOOST?
The average time commitment per week will vary, but we anticipate at least 3 hours per week. BOOST will have ~1.5 hours of regularly scheduled programming every Tuesday at 12 PM EST plus weekly meetings with your teams scheduled at a time of your choosing. In addition, all accepted startups will be required to attend the BOOST “Pre-Launch Program” on September 9 and 10 and Demo Day on November 19 in person, both in Boston.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What we’re looking for
- A vital need to access industry expertise and the Suffolk Technologies ecosystem to solve a particular business challenge
- Early stage company in construction, architecture, engineering, infrastructure or real estate tech
- An outstanding team that wants to see change in the built environment
- Initiatives underway to solve big problems in sustainability, design, planning, marketplaces, robotics, advanced data analytics, automation, fintech, modularization and offsite construction, smart building, supply chain, and any new technology or business model innovation that could bring more efficiency and productivity to the built environment
How developed does the product need to be?
BOOST is best suited for startups that have at least a prototype of their product, as the program provides many opportunities to pilot technology in the field.
What specific areas is BOOST looking to attract?
While we are excited about any solutions that bring efficiency to the built environment, we are particularly thrilled by startups working to solve challenges in design, planning, supply chain, fintech, automation, data and analytics, ESG, modularization and offsite construction, robotics, and smart buildings.
Dates
Deadline: June 20, 2025
Program starts:
September 22, 2025
Program ends:
November 16, 2025
Program Starts: September 22, 2025
Program Ends: November 16, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Does the program take equity?
The BOOST program is designed to be the start of a company-building relationship. To align interests for long-term success, Suffolk Technologies will invest $100,000 on a post-money safe in return for 3% of your company and the right to invest in your next qualified financing round up to 20% of securities offered.
Why does BOOST take 3% equity when most accelerators take 5-10%?
Unlike many accelerators tailored for early-stage startups with a founder or two and a pitch deck, BOOST is geared towards startups with at least a working prototype. Our approach acknowledges that companies entering BOOST are further along and have likely already secured external capital. Our goal is to honor the progress and stakeholder interests of your company while fostering a partnership aligned for long-term success.
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