Waltham, MA – The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) launched an open solicitation for life-sciences-related capital projects on May 27, and an open solicitation for high school and middle school equipment and supply grants on May 31. Funding for both programs was included in the Baker/Polito administration’s capital plan. The administration’s fiscal year 2017 capital plan provides $63.6 million for the MLSC, a 15% increase over the center’s projected spending of $55 million in FY16.
“We are committed to the continued growth and support for our life sciences ecosystem and the infrastructure necessary to support innovation, workforce training, job creation, and economic growth,” said Governor Baker.
“The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center provides building blocks for the innovation economy, enabling groundbreaking research advancements and dynamic private sector job growth,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash.
“These funds will help build a workforce to meet employers’ needs across the commonwealth,” said Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Kristen Lepore.
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“Infrastructure investments made by the MLSC are supporting life sciences growth across the entire Commonwealth,” said Travis McCready, President & CEO of the MLSC. “Through these investments we are creating cutting-edge research centers, strengthening our workforce development programs from K–postsecondary school, and providing vibrant locations for start-up companies to operate and grow. We appreciate the Baker Administration’s support, and we look forward to receiving innovative proposals from the academic and education communities through this year’s solicitations.”
