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Over the past month, MTI has been fortunate to add three key members to augment its exceptional staff to help keep pace with the increased workload associated with our new funding approach.  It was encouraging that we received dozens of impressive, high-quality applications for the openings, especially given that the State of Maine is essentially… Read more »

$9.3 Million in Awards Issued to Maine Organizations, across 191 different projects, and that funding leveraged almost $33 million in private sector matching investment It’s hard to fathom but MTI has been providing early stage capital and commercialization assistance, as well as entrepreneurial guidance and mentorship, for 20 years now. Created by the Legislature and… Read more »

Recently, I met with Nate Wildes, Executive Director of Live and Work in Maine.  Live and Work in Maine is a “private-sector initiative designed to increase awareness about the great career opportunities that exist in Maine and promote the world-class quality of life Mainers enjoy. Its mission is to show the world that in Maine,… Read more »

Earlier this month, MTI held its 20th anniversary celebration.  It was a wonderfully positive and uplifting evening of innovation appreciation.  The room was filled with dignitaries, entrepreneurs and people who have contributed meaningfully to MTI’s success over the past 20 years.  We were honored to be able to recognize all those contributors over the course… Read more »