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MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to support Maine’s innovation economy.

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From groundbreaking ideas to visionary entrepreneurs, we’ve catalyzed economic growth in every corner of our state.

Seascale

Maximizing the potential of aquaculture

Fishermen have told us they’re grateful that we’re offering a solution-oriented, respectful approach to diversification instead of the doom and gloom that defines so many news stories about the lobstering industry. –Charlie Walsh, Co-founder & CTO, Seascale For generations, Maine’s lobster fishermen have been the backbone of the state’s coastal economy. Yet as the…

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Island Institute

The MTI network has also helped amplify Island Institute’s efforts and spread awareness throughout Maine’s broader community. –Lia Morris, Senior Community Development Officer, Island Institute Leading the Charge Toward Cleaner Waters For 41 years, Island Institute has worked with island and coastal communities in Maine to address their most pressing economic and environmental…

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Oak AI

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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Croft

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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Summer in Full Swing: Innovation Funding Deadlines, Life Science Growth & Community Highlights

The summer solstice is upon us, and though the weather this spring (and particularly the weekends) has been a little dismal, summer in Maine with all its offerings is, at long last, here.  Applications for our Innovation Ecosystem Development grants are due July 1.  As I shared in last month’s enews, this program is intended…

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Blue Ox Malthouse

Maine has a wealth of programs and resources—MTI included—that really make it possible for first time entrepreneurs and small businesses to go from an idea to a fully fledged commercial business.

–Joel Alex, Founder, Blue Ox Malthouse

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