Maine Technology Institute is courting proposals for a a co-working wet laboratory space for fledgling businesses to test out their ideas.
Maine Technology Institute
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Maine gets $22M to boost development of new wood products
With a decline in employment in the state’s pulp and paper industry, other wood products are being developed to reduce the use of plastics and other fossil fuel-based materials.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Question 2 asks voters to support $25 million research-and-development bond
The bond would provide funding that would be used to leverage matching private and federal support for capital projects in key technology sectors determined by the state.
Posted inBusiness
Maine is named a forest bioproducts tech hub, opening door to investment
The highly competitive designation comes with a $500,000 planning grant and the opportunity to receive an additional $50 million-$75 million in federal funding for wood fiber bioproducts innovation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Ten projects share $2.2 million in awards from Maine Technology Institute
Coupled with nearly $32 million in matching funds, the innovative projects are expected to create or preserve 1,600 jobs in eight Maine counties.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Saco company seeks to zap coronavirus with UV light
The prototype feeds potentially infected items through a ‘Frankensteined’ oven in which a conveyor belt runs under ultraviolet light.
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Portland’s Zootility Tools takes a crack at a better face mask
The founder of Portland-based Zootility Tools has come up with a design that requires no sewing, no elastic and no wires, and says glasses won’t fog up because the mask fits so snugly.
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Maine company that supports startups by women gets $80,000
Bangor-based Scratchpad Accelerator says it will use the money to support companies founded by women, as well as institutional and academic spinoffs that help startups in Maine and Northern New England.
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Business cluster inside a Portland thrift store offers hope to budding entrepreneurs
The space, inside Threads of Hope thrift store, offers business development resources and below-market rents.
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MTI seeking project proposals
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Technology Institute is requesting project proposals from Maine organizations, or organizations looking to locate in Maine, who anticipate making investments in equipment, infrastructure and technology upgrades to drive innovation in Maine. Potential applicants should demonstrate how the bond funding will complement their own matching investments to the greatest possible extent and […]