(MTI Press Release, 2/21/2013) BRUNSWICK – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karen West 207-350-1924
All Maine entrepreneurs interested in growing their innovations to bring them to market are invited to attend the next Maine Technology Institute workshop to learn more about the state and federal funding and resources available to them.
The March 12, 2013 Belfast workshop will include:
Federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (SBIR/STTR) Grants
A $2.5 billion federal funding program where agencies request applications for R & D to help meet mission needs. Federally funded SBIR/STTR Program topics include Defense, Health, Energy, Agriculture, Transportation, Education and more.
MTI’s Business Innovation Program
Funding from $5,000 to $500,000 for business planning, market research, intellectual property filing, prototype development or later-stage research & development activities for technology-based business ventures.
University of Maine Innovation Engineering and Resources
Including labs and equipment available for research & development efforts.
MTI FUNDING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
UMaine’s Hutchinson Center, Belfast.
Lunch is provided. The workshop is free, however registration is required. Register online at www.mainetechnology.org. FMI contact Jessica Watson at 207-588-1015
Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is a publicly-funded, industry-led, non-profit corporation. MTI funds Maine entrepreneurs and companies who engage technology to develop innovative products and connect them to resources to help them grow profitable enterprises.
More about MTI at: www.mainetechnology.org.
Funded in part through a grant award with the U.S. Small Business Administration
