(From Penobscot Bay Pilot) Lyman Morse, in Thomaston, and American Unagi, in Waldoboro, are among 10 businesses receiving grants from MTI. Lyman Morse plans to use the $140,000 award to modernize its workshop, attract new business, and add to its workforce. American Unagi was awarded $175,000 to add processing equipment, increase product options, expand market reach, and add more employment opportunities. Read more »
(From News Center Maine) Sales for UV light sanitizing devices have skyrocketed. With a big boost from MTI, there's a new device in the works, backed by research, from the Saco Industrial Innovation Center that could be used to clean objects in schools, workspaces, and so much more.
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(From Maine Startups Insider) Sponsored by MTI, Founder Forum is a series which highlights local startup founders. This article focuses on Oyster Tracker, a software platform Chip Terry created to help oyster farmers manage their farms more efficiently. Read more »
(From Mainebiz) The Maine Technology Institute and FocusMaine awarded the Rockland-based Island Institute a $300,000 contract for spearheading an industry-wide roadmap to grow Maine's marine economy. The nonprofit advocacy and policy organization will serve as program director for SEAMaine. Read more »
Funding from the MTAF2.5 Program will create and retain over 1,600 jobs across the State of Maine from the north (Limestone and Madawaska), south (Springvale), and east (Eastport), as well as points in between (Brewer, Brunswick, Lisbon, Thomaston, Waldoboro and Westbrook) Read more »
(From Mainebiz) Funded in part by MTI, Maine Sea Grant launched Buoy Maine, a new virtual pitch competition to fund innovative projects and ideas to help coastal businesses better address the challenges of operating during the pandemic. Businesses and nonprofits are invited to submit proposals for up to $15,000 to implement new ideas or support existing projects. Read more »
(From Mainebiz) The Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program will use federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to provide financial relief for businesses and nonprofit organizations that incurred business disruptions as a result of COVID-19. Businesses and nonprofit organizations can apply for a grant through September 9, with awards made in early October. The Department of Economic and Community Development helped launch this important program. Read more »
(From Mainebiz) UNAR Labs makes visual graphic information more accessible to blind and visually impaired users on digital devices. The company plans to prototype an information access system that will help educational institutions develop accessible learning materials more efficiently. In 2019 MTI provided a $100,000 commercialization support grant to help fund the work. Read more »
(From Mainebiz) Grants totaling $59,500 will enable UpStart Maine in Orono to engage as an “ecosystem builder”. In addition to supporting the growth of innovative companies, Upstart Maine helps build connections between entrepreneurs and community resources. Read more »
(From Mainebiz) A new grant program was launched aimed at small businesses in less populated areas of Maine. The program is through the Maine Small Business Development Centers and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, and will provide grants of up to $5,000. Read more »