The first production versions are expected to be ready at the beginning of 2021, according to the companies’ announcement. Read more »
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Mergers and partnerships: Clean energy rises to the next level in Maine
As Maine’s new economy evolves, a large part of the foundation is clean energy solutions. Innovations and partnerships rising to meet needs. Read more »
Maine Rocket Co. Wins NASA Grant
The Phase 1 grant will help bluShift develop its fully modular hybrid rocket engines, referred to as MAREVLs (Modular Adaptable Rocket Engine for Vehicle Launch). Read more »
Portland cybersecurity startup on hiring spree gets $1.6M capital boost
ortland-based startup Defendify, co-founded by Andrew Rinaldi and Rob Simopoulos, will get $1.6 million in funding from the Maine Technology Institute and unnamed private investors, the company announced Wednesday. Read more »
ORPC picks up three wins on path to commercialization
The two commercial-size turbines are en route to Alaska, where they will be installed in the Kvichak River to provide power for the remote village of Igiugig. Read more »
Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches for-profit ‘business accelerator’
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, located on Portland's waterfront, announced Monday it is launching a for-profit Ocean Business Accelerator that would complement and support the nonprofit's mission. Read more »
Driving Startup Innovation Across Maine
#StartupsEverywhere Profile: Katie Shorey, President, Startup Maine Read more »
Maine’s Innovation Organizations Celebrate Team Victory on Pika Energy Deal
MTI, FAME, CEI, Maine Venture Fund and Maine Angels Work Together to Support Technology Company's Growth Read more »
ÉireComposites Completes Turbines for ORPC Commercial RivGen® Power System
Unique manufacturing processes used to build more powerful RivGen turbines Read more »
Ellsworth video game developer to launch virtual reality game
After three years of development, an “immersive” virtual reality game, named ZED and created by Ellsworth video game developer Chuck Carter, will be released next year. Read more »