(Reprint from the Boston Herald 1/4/2016) - A group of New England scientists is developing a mobile app that could revolutionize the way information is collected, stored and analyzed in research laboratories across the globe, speeding up critical discoveries and resulting in more humane treatment of test subjects. Read more »
(Reprint from Mainebiz 12/29/2015) - A Maine-built yacht won a 628-nautical-mile Australian boat race for the first time in the race's history. Read more »
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) approved threenew grant applications in November 2015, totaling $15,000 in awards to entrepreneurs from across Maine to advance new product and process development in aquaculture and marine technologies, composite materials, and information technology. This round of MTI awards leveraged $18,735 of matching contributions from the award recipients. Read more »
With 7 shopping days left in the gift-buying season, the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) has released its 2015 Holiday Gift guide to assist Maine people with last minute gift purchases and to demonstrate the diversity of the organization’s investments and support. Read more »
(Reprint from Mainebiz 12/16/2015) - The Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland will receive $1.3 million in federal funds to investigate fishing communities' vulnerability to climate change in the northeastern states. Read more »
Alba-Technic, LLC has been named as a round one winner of the Head Health Challenge III presented by NFL, Under Armour, GE and NIST. The challenge is an open innovation competition to support the discovery, design and development of advanced materials that better absorb or dissipate impact. Read more »
(Reprint from Bangor Daily News 12/7/2015) DOVER-FOXCROFT - It takes Elaine Draper about 30 seconds to finish a single DuraFresh cloth. Read more »
(Reprint from Mainebiz 12/2/2015) - The Portland Farmers' Market, Winxnet and Sea Bags were recognized with awards by the city of Portland and the Portland Development Corp. for their contributions to the city's economic growth. Read more »
(From ABC News 12/2/2015 via AP) - It's green, it's gooey and it's giving Maine famous lobsters a run for their money. Read more »
(Reprint from the Times Record 12/2/2015) FREEPORT - The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, the organization managing the transition of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station from military to civilian use, recently recognized two Brunswick Landing companies at the MRRA annual meeting and dinner held at the Hilton Garden Inn for innovative business practices. Read more »