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MassCEC Awards $65K to Boost New Bedford's Ocean Tech Innovation

New Bedford Research & Robotics receives $65,000 MassCEC grant for CNC equipment to advance ocean technology innovation and workforce training in Massachusetts' blue economy.

This investment directly impacts regional economic development and workforce training while advancing critical ocean technology that addresses climate change and sustainable energy needs. The funding accelerates prototyping capabilities for underwater robotics and marine innovations, reducing barriers for startups and creating skilled manufacturing jobs in the growing blue economy. As coastal communities face increasing environmental challenges, this support for ocean technology development positions Massachusetts at the forefront of sustainable marine solutions that could benefit coastal economies nationwide while advancing clean energy technologies essential for climate resilience.