Description
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program to solicit responses from qualified firms interested in receiving grant funding to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure. The program aims to help Massachusetts-based small to medium-sized manufacturers enhance cybersecurity infrastructure to meet requirements from customers, strengthen the security of their networks, and allow them to enter additional markets. The grant provides up to $30,000 in capital cost share for cybersecurity infrastructure improvement projects. Key aspects of the project include:
• Enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure to meet customer requirements and industry standards
• Strengthening network security to enable entry into new markets
• Collaborating with a non-profit partner to drive support, business connections, and growth
• Completing a third-party cybersecurity assessment prior to application
• Meeting the program's evaluation criteria, including advancing cybersecurity standards, entering new markets, and driving geographic, social, racial, and economic equity
The application process involves submitting an electronic application, including a project description, budget, and collaboration plan. The Mass Tech Collaborative will review and evaluate applications based on the evaluation criteria and may invite respondents to answer questions or submit updated applications.