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Private Offices & Dedicated Desks – Secure, professional spaces for individuals and teams
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Shared Coworking Spaces – Flexible, collaborative environments to work and connect
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Conference Rooms – Fully equipped with audio/visual technology for meetings and presentations
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Event & Meeting Spaces – Host workshops, demos, and networking events
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Open Collaboration Areas – Designed to foster creativity and connection
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Prototype Lab & Wet Lab Access – Build, test, and refine your physical or chemical innovations
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Core Research Facility Access – Tap into UMass Lowell’s state-of-the-art research infrastructure
Welcome to the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub
Located in the heart of downtown Lowell’s Hamilton Canal Innovation District, the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub (iHub) is a sustainability-focused incubator offering 11,000 square feet of space dedicated to supporting startups in clean energy, sustainable chemistry, climate innovation, and more.
Whether you're a solo founder or a growing team, the iHub offers the space, tools, and support you need to bring your ideas to life.
What We Offer
Amenities
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High-speed WiFi
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Printing, copying, and scanning services
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24/7 secure access and on-site parking
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Kitchen with coffee and tea
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MBTA commuter rail and bus access
Beyond the Space
Tenants benefit from direct access to UMass Lowell’s faculty, research partnerships, and student talent, as well as a robust startup support ecosystem that includes mentorship, programming, events, and funding opportunities.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore our space with a full 3D walkthrough of the Lowell Innovation Hub at 110 Canal St.
Who Should Apply
We’re looking for innovations across these key sectors:
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Climatetech
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Cleantech
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Clean Chemistry
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Recycling
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Data & AI
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Food Waste Solutions
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Hydrogen (Production, Storage, Transport, Application)
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Energy Storage & Transition
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Next-Gen Batteries & Circular Economy
Solutions can be hardware, software, chemistry-based, or service-focused—at any stage from concept to deployment.
Application Requirements
To apply, you must:
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Have intellectual property (IP) protection in place.
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Submit a non-confidential pitch deck (8–10 slides, mandatory template provided).
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Provide a brief summary of your solution, impact, and development plan.
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Be ready to present a technology in a virtual room full of investors.
Your solution must be non-confidential, publicly presentable, and aligned with sustainability goals.
Key Dates
July 1: Application Deadline (July Round)
July 29: July Virtual Pitch Event
October & December: Next Preliminary Events
April 8, 2026: Final In-Person Pitch Challenge
July 29: July Virtual Pitch Event
October & December: Next Preliminary Events
April 8, 2026: Final In-Person Pitch Challenge