Accelerator for built world tech
Our flagship program gives built world tech startups the foundations to succeed at the intersection of industry and technology.
About the BOOST accelerator program
An intensive 6 week program designed to ignite growth and equip pioneering built world startups with the right tools to transform the industry.
For the industry, by the industry.
BOOST surrounds founders with design, engineering, and construction experts, successful built world entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and leading academics. Startups will be launched into the built environment with direct access to jobsites, unparalleled operational knowledge, and an influential network of industry leaders. Join the BOOST ecosystem and reimagine the way we design, build, and operate buildings.
Current BOOST members & alumni
Apply to the world’s best built world accelerator program
To provide participants with the best possible support, BOOST will offer a limited number of spots in this program. Outstanding applicant teams will show early signs of outlier potential, including one or more of the characteristics below.
What we’re looking for
Early stage company in construction, architecture, engineering or real estate tech
Initiatives underway to solve big problems in sustainability, design, planning, marketplaces, robotics, advanced data analytics, automation, fintech, modularization and offsite construction, smart building, supply chain, and any new technology or business model innovation that could bring more efficiency and productivity to the built environment
A vital need to access industry expertise and the Suffolk Technologies ecosystem to solve a particular business challenge
An outstanding team that wants to see change in the built environment
Applications
What founders are saying
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With direct access to Suffolk jobsites for data collection, we got so much out of BOOST.
Paul Huelskamp,
Moxion Power
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I kicked off fundraising in the middle of BOOST, and we secured a $20 million term sheet from a connection through this program.
Dallas Hogensen,
Felux
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BOOST was instrumental to our growth plans. I recommend this program to other founders in the construction tech space who want to make their dream for an innovative solution a reality.
Alon Geva,
WINT
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What makes the BOOST program so unique and valuable is how closely cohort participants work with the Suffolk operational team, as well as how quickly Suffolk Technologies allows startups to stress test their product in a jobsite environment.
Brittany Harris,
QFlow
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The Suffolk Technologies team has been instrumental in helping us understand what the space looks like, the applicability of our product, and ultimately where the market is going in digital transformation. You don’t get many opportunities like this one to engage with operational teams on this level.
Jade Cohen,
QFlow
BOOST Team and Mentors
Partners Powering BOOST
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the program?
The program will take place over six weeks, starting September 25.
Does the program take equity?
The BOOST program is designed to be the start of a company-building relationship. To align interests for long-term success, Suffolk Technologies will write a $100,000 SAFE note that will convert into the company’s next-priced fundraising round.
Must the company be incorporated?
The company must be incorporated to receive the participation grant but does not need to be incorporated at the program’s start.
How big must the team be?
The team must have at least two full-time co-founders.
How developed does the product need to be?
We’ll accept products at any level of development. We’re excited about everything from two founders with a deck, to a company with a product and early sales.
What specific areas is BOOST looking to attract?
While we are excited about any solutions that bring efficiency to the built environment, we are particularly thrilled by startups working to solve challenges in design, planning, supply chain, fintech, automation, data and analytics, ESG, modularization and offsite construction, robotics, and smart buildings.
What are the BOOST assessment criteria?
We will use standard venture criteria to assess each company. Further, we will consider your ability to disrupt and transform the built world and the power of Suffolk Technologies and our network to add value, given the problem you present.
Is the BOOST program in-person or virtual?
The BOOST program is designed to run virtually, allowing founders to continue running their business. Demo Day is the only in-person event and is held in Boston on November 8 and 9.
What is the expected time commitment during BOOST?
The average time commitment per week will vary but averages 3 hours per week.
Worldwide interest
The BOOST effect
$325 M
raised since BOOST Cohort 1
374
applications in 3 years
18
companies supported since 2020