Accelerating Maine Innovation
MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to support Maine’s innovation economy.
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Innovator Spotlight
Discover how Maine innovators are changing the world with MTI’s help.
Ethical Digital Stewardship
MTI has been a multiplier for our team’s efforts. Their funding and guidance were key in helping us progress from proof-of-concept to MVP to enterprise partnerships. By staying grounded in Maine while building for the world, we’re demonstrating that global impact doesn’t have to come at the expense of local connection. –Thomas Law,…
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We see a future where buildings regenerate rather than deplete; where construction is a force for climate restoration, economic resilience, and human well-being. –Croft Team A Prefab Revolution Rooted in Maine’s Forests and Fields In the face of Maine’s 84,000-unit housing deficit, Croft is pioneering a revolutionary approach to construction that’s environmentally regenerative, cost-effective,…
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MTI’s support played a key role in helping us scale operations, hire a sales consultant, connect with key industry stakeholders, and develop our marketing and distribution strategy. –Bernard Hidier, Innovation & Business Development Pioneering Eco-Friendly Solutions for Marine Protection Maine’s extensive coastline and maritime heritage make it the perfect launching point for Finsulate USA,…
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CIVA | Civic Intelligence Virtual Assistant
MTI played a crucial role in our growth by funding a pilot project with MaineHealth in early 2024.” –Jermaine Hartsfield, CIVA’s COO Making Government Resources More Accessible with Smart Technology An estimated 40% of federal aid goes unclaimed each year due to bureaucratic barriers and inefficient systems. Portland startup…
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MTI’s Recent Updates
Gearing Up for Startup Maine Week and a New Ecosystem Funding Pilot
As you know, MTI was created by the Maine Legislature 25 years ago. Our statutory mandate dictates that – – in addition to providing direct funding support and services to Maine innovators, companies, research organizations, and universities – – we ensure that a complementary system of supports exists to foster a robust innovation ecosystem. We…
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As a first-time founder of an early-stage startup, I can say with all sincerity that MTI has been vital in our growth over these past years. Their funding and guidance has opened key doors that allowed us to not only build, sell, and expand but to also become a credible force in the state of Maine and beyond.
–Amy VanHaren, CEO and Founder, Pumpspotting
