Come Join MTI for its 20th Anniversary Celebration and an Evening of Innovation Appreciation

As you know, the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is our state-funded, public-private partnership that helps drive innovation in Maine.  MTI offers early-stage capital and commercialization assistance in the form of grants, loans, and equity investments, as well as entrepreneurial guidance and mentorship to Maine organizations. It was created by the Legislature and Governor in 1999… Read more »

MAINE’S BICENTENNIAL OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON MAINE’S AMAZING LEGACY OF INGENUITY WHILE ALSO HIGHLIGHTING HOW INNOVATION CAN HELP PROPEL US FORWARD

Yesterday, Governor Janet Mills and community leaders in Presque Isle, Bangor, Portland and Augusta joyously kicked off Maine’s bicentennial. At the various ceremonies, the Governor dedicated commemorative pine groves, raised the bicentennial flag, and announced a series of events to celebrate the milestone. She also announced the availability of $375,000 in grants for communities or… Read more »

MTI Welcomes Two New Staff and Reluctantly Says Goodbye to Another

Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “It’s the emptiest and yet the fullest of all human messages: Goodbye.” Longtime MTI contractor and employee Martha Bentley has accepted a new position with the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) and will start in the new role on July 1. While we are all thrilled for Martha,… Read more »

It’s Time Again to Start it Up!

Maine’s annual three day “Startup Maine” Conference Convenes June 19th Mainers are always thrilled when the month of June rolls around.  It’s the official start of summer in Vacationland and we all joyously unpack and unwrap our barbeque grills, lawnmowers, boats, motorcycles and convertibles to commence months of escapades and experiences in one of the… Read more »