Categoria: Notícias MTI
Interested in non-dilutive funding for R&D?
The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs offer research and development grants exclusively to small businesses through 11 federal agencies. These grants are aimed at giving promising high-risk technologies foundational support to prove the feasibility of their innovations, accelerating their transition to products and services with commercial and societal impact. Among those…
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Expanding Maine’s Innovation Ecosystem: Building New Pathways for Entrepreneurs
Following funding rounds in summer 2024 and winter 2025, Expanding Maine’s Innovation Ecosystem funded organizations working directly with entrepreneurs, business owners, students, workers, and community partners across the state. The program supported organizations already working within those communities, giving each grantee room to test an approach that fit its audience, region, and area of expertise….
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2026 Federal Funding Summit: SBIR/STTR Opportunities for Maine Innovators
Event Details Who Should Attend This event is intended for entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, small businesses, and economic development professionals seeking to better understand federal funding programs and expand their innovation impact. Download the flyer On July 16, the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) will co-host the 2026 Federal Funding Summit (FFS) with Dirigo Labs and the…
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Guest Blog: E-Resident John Karp on Maine Innovation—From the Wright Flyer to Artemis
I have a unique position: I serve as an Executive in Residence at MTI. During my ten years in this position, I have had the pleasure of reviewing some of the most innovative technologies imaginable. From revolutionary biomedical products to automated lobster processing equipment. As an assignment under this “ER” title, MTI asked me to take on the Directorship of the Maine Space Corporation. I also…
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