Tough Tech is transformational science and engineering that solves the world’s most important challenges.
companies building solutions for a healthier, more productive, and more sustainable world.
MacroCycle's pilot plant, poised to upcycle up to 200,000 plastic bottles annually."
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MacroCycle's pilot plant, poised to upcycle up to 200,000 plastic bottles annually.
Fabrication space at 750 Main Street."
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Fabrication space at 750 Main Street.
The ElastrodeTM by Axoft: A soft and high-bandwidth neural interface."
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The ElastrodeTM by Axoft: A soft and high-bandwidth neural interface.
Hyfé: Understanding impacts of feed variability on bioprocess."
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Hyfé: Understanding impacts of feed variability on bioprocess.
HyperLight's 110 GHz modulator."
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HyperLight's 110 GHz modulator.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems' magnet factory in Devens."
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems' magnet factory in Devens.
Via Separations pilot for industrial processes."
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Via Separations pilot for industrial processes.
Biobot's Lab.
Credits: The Tech Interactiv.
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Biobot's Lab.
Credits: The Tech Interactiv.
One of Atlantic Quantum's test and measurement laboratories located in Cambridge."
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One of Atlantic Quantum's test and measurement laboratories located in Cambridge.
Cellbricks Therapeutics and Mayor of Berlin cut the ribbon for a transatlantic launch at The Engine."
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Cellbricks Therapeutics and Mayor of Berlin cut the ribbon for a transatlantic launch at The Engine.
Tough Tech Week 2024 brought Activate Demo Day to The Engine."
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Tough Tech Week 2024 brought Activate Demo Day to The Engine.
Who We Are
The Engine is a nonprofitincubator
incubator
Incubators provide the physical space, infrastructure, and equipment to help early-stage founders prove out and scale their technology.
andaccelerator
accelerator
Accelerators provide early-stage founders with education, resources, mentorship, and access to the entrepreneurial ecosystem to help grow their business.
dedicated to providing early-stage Tough Tech companies with the criticalinfrastructure,
infrastructure,
The Engine provides resident companies with 220,000 square feet of fully-managed wet lab, engineering and office space with the equipment required to build Tough Tech.
programs,
programs,
The Engine’s educational programming addresses the complex challenges Tough Tech founders face to help guide them on their journey from idea to investment to impact.
andecosystem
ecosystem
The Engine convenes a thriving ecosystem of key Tough Tech stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, academia, public officials, and corporate partners.
they need to thrive.
Build Here
Access 220,000ft² of convergent wet lab, engineering, and office space with the equipment to build Tough Tech — fully managed by our expert team.
“The Engine is a hub for Tough Tech that fills the gaps in resources, infrastructure, and institutional support for founders on their journey from research breakthroughs to commercial impact.”
MacroCycle's pilot plant, poised to upcycle up to 200,000 plastic bottles annually." alt="" />
Fabrication space at 750 Main Street." alt="Engineers work with rapid prototyping tools in the fabrication space at The Engine." />
The ElastrodeTM by Axoft: A soft and high-bandwidth neural interface." alt="" />
Hyfé: Understanding impacts of feed variability on bioprocess." alt="" />
HyperLight's 110 GHz modulator." alt="" />
Commonwealth Fusion Systems' magnet factory in Devens." alt="" />
Via Separations pilot for industrial processes." alt="" />
Biobot's Lab.
One of Atlantic Quantum's test and measurement laboratories located in Cambridge." alt="" />
Cellbricks Therapeutics and Mayor of Berlin cut the ribbon for a transatlantic launch at The Engine." alt="" />
Tough Tech Week 2024 brought Activate Demo Day to The Engine." alt="" />
