Maine entrepreneurs interested in growing their technology-based businesses are invited to learn about Maine Technology Institute (MTI) funding

Maine entrepreneurs interested in growing their technology-based businesses are invited to attend an upcoming Maine Technology Institute (MTI) workshop or webinar to learn about applying to MTI’s Business Innovation Program. Through MTI, funding is available for business planning, market research, intellectual property filing, prototype development or later-stage R&D activities for technology-based business ventures.

At each workshop, MTI program specialists will discuss the activities eligible for funding under the TechStart, Seed Grant,  Small Business Innovation Research Grants and Development Loan and Business Accelerator Grant options. Each funding component requires a 1:1 dollar match consisting of actual cash, salaries, staff time or equipment and in-kind contributions directly attributable to the proposed project.

To register for workshops or webinars, please go to the MTI website at www.mainetechnology.org and refer to the Dates and Deadlines section or contact Linda Adams, Program Assistant at [email protected] or 207-588-1018. Reservations are strongly encouraged to help MTI assure adequate space and seating. Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting.

WEBINARS

Webinars are specific to individual funding applications including Techstart and Seed Grants, Development Loans and Fedral Small Business Innovation Reserach Grants

March 26 10-11:30am SBIR

April 10 2-3:30pm TechStart and Seed Grant

April 18 10-11:30am Development Loan and Business Accelerator Grant

WORKSHOPS

Workshops include information on Techstart and Seed Grants, Development Loans, Business Acclerator Grants and SBIR grant applications

23 mai

Wells 9h30-11h30, York County Community College

Machias 10h-12h, Université du Maine Machias

24 mai

Portland 9h30-11h30, Abromson Center, USM

Lewiston, 13h-15h, Lewiston-Auburn College, USM

MTI est une organisation privée à but non lucratif, financée par des fonds publics, créée par le pouvoir législatif pour stimuler la recherche et le développement menant à la commercialisation de nouveaux produits, procédés et services dans les sept secteurs à forte intensité technologique de l'État. Les programmes visent à renforcer la compétitivité de ces secteurs et à accroître la probabilité qu'un ou plusieurs d'entre eux soutiennent des pôles d'activité industrielle et créent des emplois de qualité dans tout le Maine. Pour en savoir plus sur MTI, rendez-vous sur : www.mainetechnology.org.

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