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Access to MTI\u2019s early-stage funding has been one of our biggest advantages. Many startups struggle to secure capital before they are ready for angel or VC investment, and MTI\u2019s tech-focused grants help bridge that gap and accelerate progress.<\/p>\u2013John Williams, Co-Founder, Bluesonde Technologies<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bluesonde Technologies is rethinking how water-quality data is gathered and maintained. Water steward organizations need continuous, precise data on marine and freshwater ecosystems for accurate condition assessments. For years, the work has been limited by equipment that\u2019s hard to deploy and even harder to service. Bluesonde\u2019s solution is a compact, smart buoy that can be dropped into the water quickly. Once deployed, it keeps performing even when conditions get challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team recognized how difficult continuous monitoring can be and saw an opportunity to build tools that better support the needs of marine researchers, port and infrastructure operators, and coastal communities. Bluesonde focused on simplicity, durability, and accessibility. Their patent-pending anti-fouling technology extends maintenance intervals, lowering service demands and cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buoys monitor water-quality data like temperature, oxygen, and turbidity and can stay in the water far longer than traditional systems. Older equipment is typically larger and harder to maintain, while Bluesonde\u2019s smaller design makes it easier to deploy several units where they\u2019re needed, allowing teams to cover more of a site without adding extra work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To move from concept to working product, the team needed early resources. MTI\u2019s Business Innovation Grants and TAP support helped Bluesonde assess markets, focus on those ready for adoption, and advance product development. 2025 funding supported the first functional prototype, followed by eight MVP units placed with partners across Maine. These trials proved the system\u2019s reliability and gave the team confidence to move toward production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact is already visible. Field partners in organizations ranging from a university marine center to an oyster farm have praised the buoy\u2019s ease of use. Several organizations are planning for 2026 deployments following the successful trials. By lowering the barrier to continuous monitoring, Bluesonde is expanding who can collect water-quality data and how often, strengthening environmental stewardship across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, Bluesonde plans to expand its ocean-tech product line and continue building a Maine-based team. Many talented Mainers leave for technical careers, and the founders want to create opportunities that bring them back to a growing blue-tech industry. Their ultimate vision is to make continuous, high-quality water monitoring accessible to far more researchers, operators, and coastal communities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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O acesso ao financiamento inicial da MTI tem sido uma das nossas maiores vantagens. Muitas startups t\u00eam dificuldade em obter capital antes de estarem prontas para investimentos de investidores-anjo ou de capital de risco, e as bolsas da MTI voltadas para tecnologia ajudam a preencher essa lacuna e acelerar o progresso. \u2013 John Williams, cofundador da Bluesonde Technologies. Boias inteligentes e f\u00e1ceis de usar beneficiam comunidades costeiras. 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Innovation Funding Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Business Innovation Funding: Get Started<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_14' style='display:none'><div id='gf_14' class='gform_anchor' tabindex='-1'><\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data' id='gform_14' action='\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages#gf_14' data-formid='14' novalidate><input id=partial_entry_id_14 class=\"partial_entry_id\" type=hidden name=\"partial_entry_id\" value=\"pending\" data-form_id=\"14\"\/>\n <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_page_14_1' class='gform_page ' data-js='page-field-id-0' >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gform_page_fields'><div id='gform_fields_14' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_93\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-honeypot gform_validation_container field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_93'>Facebook<\/label><div class='ginput_container'><input name='input_93' id='input_14_93' type='text' value='' autocomplete='new-password'\/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_93'>Este campo \u00e9 para efeitos de valida\u00e7\u00e3o e deve ser mantido inalterado.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_92\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Welcome to MTI’s Business Innovation Funding program. <\/h2>\n\n<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_87\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Have you previously engaged with MTI about Business Innovation Funding?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_87'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_87_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_87' type='radio' value='I have previously received Business Innovation Funding from MTI' id='choice_14_87_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_87_0' id='label_14_87_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have previously received Business Innovation Funding from MTI<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_87_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_87' type='radio' value='I haven\u2019t received funding, but I\u2019ve already spoken with an MTI Investment Officer about Business Innovation Funding for my business, or previously completed the self-assessment questionnaire' id='choice_14_87_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_87_1' id='label_14_87_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I haven\u2019t received funding, but I\u2019ve already spoken with an MTI Investment Officer about Business Innovation Funding for my business, or previously completed the self-assessment questionnaire<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_87_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_87' type='radio' value='This is my first time exploring Business Innovation Funding with MTI' id='choice_14_87_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_87_2' id='label_14_87_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>This is my first time exploring Business Innovation Funding with MTI<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_16' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_2' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-16' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_2' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_79\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Welcome back! <\/h2>\n<p>Since you\u2019ve already connected with MTI about Business Innovation Funding, you can go ahead and submit a new interest form. An MTI Investment Officer will follow up with you to discuss your project. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com\/apply\/programs\/aeb15516-b90f-4698-8b77-07f01606adcb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to submit an interest form<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Business Innovation Funding Assessment Questionnaire<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Maine Technology Institute Business Innovation Funding program provides grants and loans to support business innovation that drives Maine\u2019s economic growth. MTI can occasionally consider making equity investments with Business Innovation Funding. MTI determines funding levels based on the company\u2019s stage of development, potential for Maine economic impact, and demonstrated need to advance its innovation. We encourage you to complete the Assessment below to get a preliminary sense of whether your company might be a good fit for the Business Innovation Funding program.<\/p>\n<h2>Introduction <\/h2>\n<p>Answer all the questions below. If you answer \u201cno\u201d to any question, you will receive recommendations as you progress and on a summary page with a listing of other potential resources available to help you with the recommendations. If you answer \u201cyes\u201d to all these questions, you may be a fit for Business Innovation Funding!\n\nPlease note: This self-assessment is designed to help organizations get a sense of whether they are likely to be a fit for MTI funding. However, organizations will need to speak with an MTI Investment Officer to confirm their eligibility and fit for the program.\n\nThis assessment will help you understand MTI\u2019s criteria for Business Innovation Funding and prepare you for your initial conversation with our team. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. A few important notes:\n\n<ul> \n <li>Even if your results suggest you may not currently be a fit, you will still have the opportunity to connect with an MTI representative to discuss your results and next steps.<\/li>\n\n <li>Your self-assessment results will not be held against you when being considered for funding. This assessment is purely for educational purposes to help you understand our criteria.<\/li>\n\n <li>The self-assessment is fully separate from the actual application for MTI support.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"field_14_78\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3>Please complete this self-assessment before connecting with an MTI Investment Officer. <\/h3>\n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_50\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_50'>Business Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_50' id='input_14_50' type='text' value='' class='large' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_22\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Contact Person<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_14_22'>\n \n <span id='input_14_22_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n <input type='text' name='input_22.3' id='input_14_22_3' value='' aria-required='true' \/>\n <label for='input_14_22_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Primeiro<\/label>\n <\/span>\n \n <span id='input_14_22_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n <input type='text' name='input_22.6' id='input_14_22_6' value='' aria-required='true' \/>\n <label for='input_14_22_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>\u00daltimo<\/label>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_24\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_24'>Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n <input name='input_24' id='input_14_24' type='email' value='' class='large' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/>\n <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_91\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_91'>Are you a Maine based business?<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_91'>Please select your county or counties or select other if outside Maine.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_91' id='input_14_91' class='large gfield_select' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_91\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Androscoggin' >Androscoggin<\/option><option value='Aroostook' >Aroostook<\/option><option value='Cumberland' >Cumberland<\/option><option value='Franklin' >Franklin<\/option><option value='Hancock' >Hancock<\/option><option value='Kennebec' >Kennebec<\/option><option value='Knox' >Knox<\/option><option value='Lincoln' >Lincoln<\/option><option value='Oxford' >Oxford<\/option><option value='Penobscot' >Penobscot<\/option><option value='Piscataquis' >Piscataquis<\/option><option value='Sagadahoc' >Sagadahoc<\/option><option value='Somerset' >Somerset<\/option><option value='Waldo' >Waldo<\/option><option value='Washington' >Washington<\/option><option value='York' >York<\/option><option value='Outside of Maine' >Outside of Maine<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_80' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_80' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_3' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-80' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_3' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_81\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Does your organization meet the basic eligibility requirements?<\/h2>\nTo meet basic eligibility for Business Innovation Funding, you must meet ALL of the following criteria. Please select each criterion that applies to your organization. <\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_7\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-checkbox gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-checkbox gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Does your organization meet the basic eligibility requirements?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_checkbox'><div class='gfield_checkbox ' id='input_14_7'><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.1' type='checkbox' value='Maine-based organization' id='choice_14_7_1' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_7\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_1' id='label_14_7_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>A Maine-based organization (registered with the State of Maine’s Bureau of Corporations by the time funding is received) OR planning to relocate to Maine*<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.2' type='checkbox' value='Maine-based' id='choice_14_7_2' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_2' id='label_14_7_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Predominantly based in the State of Maine OR have plans to establish Maine operations*<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.3' type='checkbox' value='seven Targeted Technology Sectors' id='choice_14_7_3' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_3' id='label_14_7_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Either your organization OR your innovation connected to one or more of MTI’s seven Targeted Technology Sectors<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.4' type='checkbox' value='matching funds' id='choice_14_7_4' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_4' id='label_14_7_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Have matching funds equal to or greater than the MTI funding amount requested (for smaller requests, MTI may accept a portion of the match as sweat equity – founders’ uncompensated time towards the MTI project)<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_7'>*Note: For organizations planning to relocate to Maine, any approved MTI funding will not be awarded or disbursed until substantial progress has been made in securing a Maine location and\/or activities are underway in Maine.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_76' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_76' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_4' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-76' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_4' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Great, you meet the initial criteria! Continue with the assessment to see if you’re a fit for Business Innovation Funding by clicking next.<\/h2><\/div><div id=\"field_14_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>You do not currently meet the basic eligibility requirements for Business Innovation Funding. <\/h2>\nBased on your selections, here’s what you’ll need to address: \n\n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_82\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Maine-Based Organization: You must be registered with the State of Maine’s Bureau of Corporations or have plans to relocate to Maine before funding can be awarded. \n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_83\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" > Maine Operations: You must be predominantly based in Maine or have plans to establish Maine operations. <\/div><div id=\"field_14_84\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Technology Sector Alignment: Your organization or innovation must connect to one or more of MTI’s seven Targeted Technology Sectors. Visit MTI’s Technology Sectors page to learn more about qualifying sectors.<\/div><div id=\"field_14_85\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Matching Funds: You must have matching funds equal to or greater than the MTI funding amount requested. For smaller requests, MTI may accept a portion of the match as sweat equity. Visit MTI’s Matching Funds page to learn more about matching requirements. \n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_86\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >There are other organizations that provide funding to businesses for growth. Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/partners-resources\/partners\/\">MTI Partners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/partners-resources\/agencies-associations\/\">Links list<\/a> for information. <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_27' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_27' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_5' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-27' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_5' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Maine-Based Presence & Commitment<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_14_8'><p><strong>For funding up to $30K:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will maintain a regular place of business in Maine AND have at least one Founder or C-suite employee living in Maine full-time for at least the contract term AND have plans to scale the business within Maine<\/p>\n<p>OR participating in a Maine accelerator\/university program<\/p>\n<p><strong>For funding $30K+ to $100K:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will maintain a regular place of business in Maine AND have at least one Founder or C-suite employee living in Maine full-time for at least the contract term AND have realistic, near-term plans to grow employee count in Maine<\/p>\n<p><strong>For all funding levels (Strong preference):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maine employee count is greater than the number in any other single state<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your organization meet MTI's Maine-based requirements for your funding level?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_9'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_9_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_9' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_9_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_9_0' id='label_14_9_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_9_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_9' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_9_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_9_1' id='label_14_9_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_14\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Your organization may not meet MTI’s Maine-based requirements for your intended funding level. Consider strengthening your Maine presence through establishing a physical headquarters, relocating key decision makers to Maine, or increasing your Maine-based workforce relative to other locations.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_88\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your company demonstrate a long-term commitment to growing operations in Maine?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_88'>Consider whether your business model supports continued Maine operations, whether leadership plans to remain in Maine long-term, and whether your growth plans are centered on building your business in Maine. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_88'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_88_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_88' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_88_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_88\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_88_0' id='label_14_88_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_88_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_88' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_88_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_88_1' id='label_14_88_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_89\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >MTI prioritizes companies with strong commitment to Maine. Consider how your business model, leadership presence, and growth plans demonstrate that Maine will remain central to your operations as you scale. Companies that leverage Maine-specific resources, relationships, or advantages tend to be stronger candidates. <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_19' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_19' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_6' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-19' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_6' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Team Capability & Experience<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_12\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your leadership team have the necessary skills, experience, and financial acumen to complete the project and build a business?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_12'>Consider whether your team has expertise in key areas like technical development, business operations, marketing, and financial management, as well as a solid understanding of your target customers and industry. If not, do you have access to advisors who can fill any gaps?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_12'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_12_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_12' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_12_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_12\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_12_0' id='label_14_12_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_12_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_12' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_12_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_12_1' id='label_14_12_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_13\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Your team may need to develop additional skills or bring on advisors with relevant experience. Consider identifying gaps in your team’s capabilities and developing a plan to address them through hiring, partnerships, or advisory relationships.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_52' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_52' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_7' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-52' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_7' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_53\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Innovation & Market Validation<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_34\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Have you identified a significant problem that your solution addresses?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_34'>This could be a key customer pain point or an internal business challenge that you’re solving with an innovative approach (such as a new manufacturing technique or process improvement). Think about whether the problem is meaningful enough that people would pay to solve it.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_34'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_34_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_34_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_34\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_34_0' id='label_14_34_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_34_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_34_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_34_1' id='label_14_34_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_35\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Focus on clearly defining the problem your innovation solves. This could be a market problem affecting your customers or an internal business challenge that your innovation addresses. Conduct research to better understand the pain points and validate that there is a genuine need for a solution.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_36\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Is your solution new or substantially differentiated from competing alternatives in a way that matters significantly to your target market?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_36'>Consider whether your innovation creates a substantial competitive advantage that would enable your business to successfully compete, scale, and generate meaningful economic impact in Maine.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_36'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_36_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_36' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_36_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_36\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_36_0' id='label_14_36_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_36_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_36' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_36_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_36_1' id='label_14_36_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_37\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Your solution may need to be more innovative or you may need to better articulate your differentiators. Research your competitive landscape thoroughly and identify what makes your approach unique and superior to your target customers specifically.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_38\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you demonstrate that your solution solves a key pain point with reliable supporting data?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_38'>Think beyond assumptions \u2013 do you have concrete evidence like customer feedback, test results, pilot data, performance metrics, or measurable outcomes that prove your solution actually addresses the problem effectively?\n<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_38'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_38_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_38_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_38\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_38_0' id='label_14_38_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_38_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_38_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_38_1' id='label_14_38_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_39\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Gather evidence to support your solution’s effectiveness. This could include customer feedback, pilot testing results, market research data, or other validation methods.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_40\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you clearly define your target market size and customer segments?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_40'>Think beyond just “everyone could use this” \u2013 who specifically would be your first customers, how many of them are there, and how would you reach them?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_40'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_40_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_40_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_40\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_40_0' id='label_14_40_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_40_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_40_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_40_1' id='label_14_40_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_41\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Conduct market research to better understand your target customers, market size, and how you plan to reach and acquire customers.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_20' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_20' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_8' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-20' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_8' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Business Model & Financial Planning<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_55\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you have a clear vision for success and a well-defined business model?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_55'>Consider how you’ll create value, generate revenue, and grow sustainably. Can you explain how your business will make money and what success looks like in 2-3 years?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_55'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_55_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_55' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_55_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_55\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_55_0' id='label_14_55_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_55_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_55' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_55_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_55_1' id='label_14_55_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_56\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Develop a strong business model that outlines how you will create, deliver, and capture value. Include your revenue streams, cost structure, and path to profitability.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_57\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Are your revenue growth assumptions logical, reasonable, and backed by market data?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_57'>Think about whether your financial projections are based on realistic market research, comparable companies, or validated customer demand rather than overly optimistic estimates.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_57'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_57_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_57' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_57_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_57\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_57_0' id='label_14_57_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_57_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_57' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_57_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_57_1' id='label_14_57_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_58\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Revisit your financial projections with more realistic assumptions. Base your revenue projections on market research, comparable companies, and validated customer demand rather than optimistic estimates.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_59\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you have a funding plan to sustain your business beyond the MTI project?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_59'>Consider your strategy for future funding \u2013 whether through additional grants, investors, revenue growth, or other sources \u2013 and realistic timing for securing that capital.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_59'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_59_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_59' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_59_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_59\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_59_0' id='label_14_59_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_59_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_59' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_59_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_59_1' id='label_14_59_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_60\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Develop a detailed funding strategy that identifies potential sources of future capital (investors, grants, revenue, etc.) and timing for additional fundraising.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_54' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_54' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_9' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-54' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_9' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_51\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Project Scope & Impact<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_61\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Will the MTI funds directly support development of a new or innovative product, service, or method?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_61'>Focus on whether the funding will advance your innovation through research, development, prototyping, or testing rather than just purchasing equipment or scaling existing solutions.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_61'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_61_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_61_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_61\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_61_0' id='label_14_61_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_61_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_61_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_61_1' id='label_14_61_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_62\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Ensure your project focuses on innovation and development rather than just purchasing equipment or scaling existing solutions. MTI funds should advance your innovation forward.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_63\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your project support Maine-based quality job creation or retention?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_63'>Think about how your project will create new jobs in Maine or help retain existing ones. The larger your funding request, the greater the expectation for measurable job impact.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_63'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_63_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_63' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_63_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_63\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_63_0' id='label_14_63_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_63_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_63' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_63_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_63_1' id='label_14_63_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_64\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Develop a plan that demonstrates how your project will create or retain quality jobs in Maine. The larger your funding request, the higher the expectation for job impact.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_65\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you identify specific, realistic timeframes and measurable deliverables for your project?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_65'>Consider whether you can clearly define what you’ll accomplish, by when, and how success will be measured. Think concrete milestones rather than vague goals.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_65'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_65_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_65' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_65_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_65\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_65_0' id='label_14_65_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_65_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_65' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_65_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_65_1' id='label_14_65_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_66\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Create a detailed project plan with specific milestones, deliverables, and realistic timeframes. Include performance benchmarks that relate to your overall project success.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_44' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_44' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_10' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-44' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_10' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_68\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Innovation Development Stage<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_69\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you demonstrate your solution's feasibility through a prototype, pilot, or development plan?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_69'><p>Feasibility can be demonstrated through a working prototype, minimum viable product, pilot program, proof of concept, or detailed mockup. For smaller funding requests, a well-thought-out development plan with clear steps to build and test your solution is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For funding up to $30K:<\/strong>\nHave a clear vision and plan for developing a prototype or minimum viable product<\/p>\n<p><strong>For funding $30K+:<\/strong>\nHave at least a basic prototype that demonstrates your solution works<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_69'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_69_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_69' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_69_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_69\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_69_0' id='label_14_69_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_69_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_69' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_69_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_69_1' id='label_14_69_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_70\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >For funding requests over $30K, you should have at least a basic low-fidelity prototype. Focus on developing a working demonstration of your concept before applying.\n<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_71\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you understand your intellectual property position and freedom to operate?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_71'>Consider whether you’ve researched potential patent conflicts, regulatory requirements, and other legal considerations that could affect your ability to bring your innovation to market.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_71'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_71_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_71' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_71_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_71\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_71_0' id='label_14_71_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_71_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_71' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_71_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_71_1' id='label_14_71_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_72\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Conduct intellectual property research to understand potential patent conflicts, regulatory requirements, and your freedom to operate in your target market.\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_67' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_67' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_11' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-67' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_11' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_46\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Good news! The answers you provided indicate that your project may be a fit for the Business Innovation Funding program. Generally speaking, first-time applicants to MTI typically start with smaller funding requests and then use their initial project success to make a stronger case for additional funding.\nPlease note: This assessment provides an initial indication of fit, but final eligibility and funding decisions will be made by MTI Investment Officers during the application review process. If you\u2019d like to find out more and talk with an MTI team member, please submit an interest form to get started.\n<h2>Ready to take the next step?<\/h2>\nClick Submit below to have your assessment questionnaire results emailed to you and a link to the interest form to begin your next step. Your next step is to complete an online interest form, which will help connect you with an MTI Investment Officer who will discuss your application. \n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_47\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>See feedback on what you can do to improve your fit for Business Innovation Funding<\/h2>\n<p>Sorry, you may not be a good fit for Business Innovation Funding right now. Based on your answers, we’ve put together recommendations on what you’d need to do to be a better fit. 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When teams can\u2019t see what\u2019s happening in real time, it becomes harder to prevent problems, keep operations running smoothly, and make confident decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highbyte.com\/\">Byte alto<\/a> set out to help solve that problem. \u201cWe established HighByte to solve the persistent data operations, architecture, and integration problems faced by many of today\u2019s industrial and manufacturing organizations,\u201d said Co-Founder and CEO Tony Paine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, HighByte helps industrial teams organize their data so it\u2019s accessible and usable. 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The company has expanded its team to 42 full-time employees and earned national recognition for its rapid growth, workplace culture, and leadership in industrial technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How MTI Helped Move the Company Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine Technology Institute played a key role in HighByte\u2019s development and continued progress. \u201cMTI provided early grants during the ideation stage of the business, shared a friendly development loan to enable the recruitment of R&D resources, and later participated in an early equity round,\u201d Paine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond funding, the relationship became a long-term partnership. \u201cMTI has an observer presence on our board and has been a great partner to brainstorm with and help unlock other sources of capital within the state of Maine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting the People Behind Industrial Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While HighByte\u2019s work is deeply technical, the people running facilities day-to-day feel its impact the most. \u201cThis helps reduce the complicated planning and installation processes often associated with updating data infrastructure and makes the responsibilities of facility operators less daunting,\u201d Paine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once implemented, HighByte\u2019s software gives teams faster access to relevant information, helping them respond more effectively and keep operations on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HighByte\u2019s long-term vision centers on making data easier to use across the industrial world. \u201cOur ultimate long-term goal is to make Industrial DataOps not just accessible but standard across the industrial and manufacturing industries,\u201d Paine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the company looks ahead, it continues to refine its technology, respond to customer needs, and explore how data systems and emerging tools can work together to support more efficient, sustainable industrial operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"HighByte employees mingling\" class=\"wp-image-19398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6140-WEB.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"HighByte employees on office space roof\" class=\"wp-image-19399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6246-WEB.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HighByte thanks MTI!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Da0tK06eJhc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A MTI \u00e9 uma das investidoras mais amig\u00e1veis com quem uma empresa do Maine pode desejar trabalhar. \u2013 Tony Paine, Cofundador e CEO da HighByte. 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These opportunities are offered at the discretion of the provider and are intended to support early-stage growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-20-transparent has-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Partners.svg\" alt=\"MTI Partner Companies\" class=\"wp-image-18931\" style=\"width:170px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images.png\" alt=\"Carta logo\" class=\"wp-image-19341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images.png 340w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive a 20% first-year discount and waived implementation fees toward the Carta subscription by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signing up here<\/a> or getting in touch directly with the Carta Partnerships team at <a href=\"mailto:partners@carta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">partners@carta.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1162\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIVA-Logo.png\" alt=\"CIVA logo\" class=\"wp-image-19435\" style=\"width:255px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIVA-Logo.png 1162w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIVA-Logo-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIVA-Logo-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIVA-Logo-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIVA-Logo-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1162px) 100vw, 1162px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIVA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Health Access Network is a 12-month executive coalition that gives health and community leaders clear, low-noise federal health intelligence and a structured way to surface state-level access barriers into a National Health Access Index that is shared with federal decision makers. Participants receive curated federal health briefings, access to a moderated Google Group for peer learning, monthly conversations with federal program managers, and bi-weekly capacity-building sessions on funding strategy, grant readiness, and partnership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This offer is designed for director-level and above leaders at health-focused companies, nonprofits, rural health organizations, and university or health-system community partnership teams that want clearer federal signals.<br><br>Join the National Health Access Network and stay connected to trusted federal health insights\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/a\/civa.app\/g\/health-access-network?pli=1\">sign up for the Google Group here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Branding-Compass-r-logo-600.png\" alt=\"Branding Compass Logo\" class=\"wp-image-19468\" style=\"width:260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Branding-Compass-r-logo-600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Branding-Compass-r-logo-600-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Branding-Compass-r-logo-600-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Branding Compass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Save $5 on a Branding Compass license! Branding Compass helps you quickly discover the best visuals and words for your branding and marketing. Answer questions about your business, and receive expert advice on how to build your brand. Clarify what makes you special. Create a highly visual ideal client profile and get help writing key messages for your website. It’s fast, insightful, and built by award-winning branding experts.<br><br>Email <a href=\"mailto:info@brandingcompass.com\">info@brandingcompass.com<\/a> for your discount code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/HubSpot_Logo-Sep-02-2025-12-36-31-8668-AM.webp\" alt=\"Hubspot logo\" class=\"wp-image-19342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/HubSpot_Logo-Sep-02-2025-12-36-31-8668-AM.webp 282w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/HubSpot_Logo-Sep-02-2025-12-36-31-8668-AM-18x5.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hubspot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hubspot Partner Program offers eligible startups up to a 90% discount on HubSpot software. One service or the entire suite of the Hubspot Growth. The platform can be used with a free-forever CRM at a startup-friendly price. FMI <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/startups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Hubspot website for more information or to sign up<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nkenne-Ai-01-2.275140c7fb0541ff0.png\" alt=\"NKENNEAi Logo\" class=\"wp-image-19216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nkenne-Ai-01-2.275140c7fb0541ff0.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nkenne-Ai-01-2.275140c7fb0541ff0-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nkenne-Ai-01-2.275140c7fb0541ff0-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NKENNEAi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NKENNEAi<\/strong> offers MTI portfolio companies access to a tonally sensitive African language translation API designed for accurate website, platform, and backend translations. Unlike traditional tools, NKENNEAi preserves tonal and dialectal nuance critical to many African languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an MTI partner benefit, companies receive <strong>500 free API tokens per month for two months<\/strong> (1,000 total) to test the platform in real-world use cases. After the trial, companies may continue at a <strong>discounted MTI partner rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yDDmXxWXgdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NKENNEAi Customer Journey<\/strong><\/a> for a short onboarding walkthrough. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkenne.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NKENNEAi<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate your free tokens, email <a href=\"mailto:support@nkenne.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>support@nkenne.ai<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submit a Partner Offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MTI partners and portfolio companies may submit offers they would like to make available to eligible MTI portfolio companies. Submitted offers are reviewed to ensure alignment with MTI guidelines and are listed for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_15' ><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data' id='gform_15' action='\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages' data-formid='15' novalidate>\n <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_15' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_15_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_15_10'>What is your connection to MTI?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_15_10'>Only MTI partners and portfolio companies may submit offers. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_10' id='input_15_10' type='text' value='' class='large' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_15_10\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_15_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_15_1'>What is the service\/product you seek to offer MTI portfolio companies and ecosystem partners, and for what period of time?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div 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An MTI Investment Officer will follow up with you to discuss your project. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com\/apply\/programs\/aeb15516-b90f-4698-8b77-07f01606adcb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to submit an interest form<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Business Innovation Funding Assessment Questionnaire<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Maine Technology Institute Business Innovation Funding program provides grants and loans to support business innovation that drives Maine\u2019s economic growth. MTI can occasionally consider making equity investments with Business Innovation Funding. MTI determines funding levels based on the company\u2019s stage of development, potential for Maine economic impact, and demonstrated need to advance its innovation. We encourage you to complete the Assessment below to get a preliminary sense of whether your company might be a good fit for the Business Innovation Funding program.<\/p>\n<h2>Introduction <\/h2>\n<p>Answer all the questions below. If you answer \u201cno\u201d to any question, you will receive recommendations as you progress and on a summary page with a listing of other potential resources available to help you with the recommendations. If you answer \u201cyes\u201d to all these questions, you may be a fit for Business Innovation Funding!\n\nPlease note: This self-assessment is designed to help organizations get a sense of whether they are likely to be a fit for MTI funding. However, organizations will need to speak with an MTI Investment Officer to confirm their eligibility and fit for the program.\n\nThis assessment will help you understand MTI\u2019s criteria for Business Innovation Funding and prepare you for your initial conversation with our team. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. A few important notes:\n\n<ul> \n <li>Even if your results suggest you may not currently be a fit, you will still have the opportunity to connect with an MTI representative to discuss your results and next steps.<\/li>\n\n <li>Your self-assessment results will not be held against you when being considered for funding. This assessment is purely for educational purposes to help you understand our criteria.<\/li>\n\n <li>The self-assessment is fully separate from the actual application for MTI support.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"field_14_78\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3>Please complete this self-assessment before connecting with an MTI Investment Officer. <\/h3>\n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_50\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_50'>Business Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_50' id='input_14_50' type='text' value='' class='large' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_22\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Contact Person<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_14_22'>\n \n <span id='input_14_22_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n <input type='text' name='input_22.3' id='input_14_22_3' value='' aria-required='true' \/>\n <label for='input_14_22_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Primeiro<\/label>\n <\/span>\n \n <span id='input_14_22_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n <input type='text' name='input_22.6' id='input_14_22_6' value='' aria-required='true' \/>\n <label for='input_14_22_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>\u00daltimo<\/label>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_24\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_24'>Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n <input name='input_24' id='input_14_24' type='email' value='' class='large' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/>\n <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_91\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_91'>Are you a Maine based business?<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_91'>Please select your county or counties or select other if outside Maine.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_91' id='input_14_91' class='large gfield_select' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_91\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Androscoggin' >Androscoggin<\/option><option value='Aroostook' >Aroostook<\/option><option value='Cumberland' >Cumberland<\/option><option value='Franklin' >Franklin<\/option><option value='Hancock' >Hancock<\/option><option value='Kennebec' >Kennebec<\/option><option value='Knox' >Knox<\/option><option value='Lincoln' >Lincoln<\/option><option value='Oxford' >Oxford<\/option><option value='Penobscot' >Penobscot<\/option><option value='Piscataquis' >Piscataquis<\/option><option value='Sagadahoc' >Sagadahoc<\/option><option value='Somerset' >Somerset<\/option><option value='Waldo' >Waldo<\/option><option value='Washington' >Washington<\/option><option value='York' >York<\/option><option value='Outside of Maine' >Outside of Maine<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_80' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_80' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_3' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-80' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_3' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_81\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Does your organization meet the basic eligibility requirements?<\/h2>\nTo meet basic eligibility for Business Innovation Funding, you must meet ALL of the following criteria. Please select each criterion that applies to your organization. <\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_7\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-checkbox gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-checkbox gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Does your organization meet the basic eligibility requirements?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_checkbox'><div class='gfield_checkbox ' id='input_14_7'><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.1' type='checkbox' value='Maine-based organization' id='choice_14_7_1' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_7\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_1' id='label_14_7_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>A Maine-based organization (registered with the State of Maine’s Bureau of Corporations by the time funding is received) OR planning to relocate to Maine*<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.2' type='checkbox' value='Maine-based' id='choice_14_7_2' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_2' id='label_14_7_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Predominantly based in the State of Maine OR have plans to establish Maine operations*<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.3' type='checkbox' value='seven Targeted Technology Sectors' id='choice_14_7_3' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_3' id='label_14_7_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Either your organization OR your innovation connected to one or more of MTI’s seven Targeted Technology Sectors<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_14_7_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_7.4' type='checkbox' value='matching funds' id='choice_14_7_4' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_7_4' id='label_14_7_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Have matching funds equal to or greater than the MTI funding amount requested (for smaller requests, MTI may accept a portion of the match as sweat equity – founders’ uncompensated time towards the MTI project)<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_7'>*Note: For organizations planning to relocate to Maine, any approved MTI funding will not be awarded or disbursed until substantial progress has been made in securing a Maine location and\/or activities are underway in Maine.<\/div><\/fieldset><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_76' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_76' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_4' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-76' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_4' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>Great, you meet the initial criteria! Continue with the assessment to see if you’re a fit for Business Innovation Funding by clicking next.<\/h2><\/div><div id=\"field_14_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>You do not currently meet the basic eligibility requirements for Business Innovation Funding. <\/h2>\nBased on your selections, here’s what you’ll need to address: \n\n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_82\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Maine-Based Organization: You must be registered with the State of Maine’s Bureau of Corporations or have plans to relocate to Maine before funding can be awarded. \n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_83\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" > Maine Operations: You must be predominantly based in Maine or have plans to establish Maine operations. <\/div><div id=\"field_14_84\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Technology Sector Alignment: Your organization or innovation must connect to one or more of MTI’s seven Targeted Technology Sectors. Visit MTI’s Technology Sectors page to learn more about qualifying sectors.<\/div><div id=\"field_14_85\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Matching Funds: You must have matching funds equal to or greater than the MTI funding amount requested. For smaller requests, MTI may accept a portion of the match as sweat equity. Visit MTI’s Matching Funds page to learn more about matching requirements. \n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_86\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >There are other organizations that provide funding to businesses for growth. Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/partners-resources\/partners\/\">MTI Partners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/partners-resources\/agencies-associations\/\">Links list<\/a> for information. <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_27' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_27' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_5' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-27' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_5' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Maine-Based Presence & Commitment<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_14_8'><p><strong>For funding up to $30K:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will maintain a regular place of business in Maine AND have at least one Founder or C-suite employee living in Maine full-time for at least the contract term AND have plans to scale the business within Maine<\/p>\n<p>OR participating in a Maine accelerator\/university program<\/p>\n<p><strong>For funding $30K+ to $100K:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will maintain a regular place of business in Maine AND have at least one Founder or C-suite employee living in Maine full-time for at least the contract term AND have realistic, near-term plans to grow employee count in Maine<\/p>\n<p><strong>For all funding levels (Strong preference):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maine employee count is greater than the number in any other single state<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your organization meet MTI's Maine-based requirements for your funding level?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_9'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_9_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_9' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_9_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_9_0' id='label_14_9_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_9_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_9' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_9_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_9_1' id='label_14_9_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_14\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Your organization may not meet MTI’s Maine-based requirements for your intended funding level. Consider strengthening your Maine presence through establishing a physical headquarters, relocating key decision makers to Maine, or increasing your Maine-based workforce relative to other locations.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_88\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your company demonstrate a long-term commitment to growing operations in Maine?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_88'>Consider whether your business model supports continued Maine operations, whether leadership plans to remain in Maine long-term, and whether your growth plans are centered on building your business in Maine. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_88'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_88_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_88' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_88_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_88\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_88_0' id='label_14_88_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_88_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_88' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_88_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_88_1' id='label_14_88_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_89\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >MTI prioritizes companies with strong commitment to Maine. Consider how your business model, leadership presence, and growth plans demonstrate that Maine will remain central to your operations as you scale. Companies that leverage Maine-specific resources, relationships, or advantages tend to be stronger candidates. <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_19' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_19' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_6' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-19' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_6' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Team Capability & Experience<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_12\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your leadership team have the necessary skills, experience, and financial acumen to complete the project and build a business?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_12'>Consider whether your team has expertise in key areas like technical development, business operations, marketing, and financial management, as well as a solid understanding of your target customers and industry. If not, do you have access to advisors who can fill any gaps?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_12'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_12_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_12' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_12_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_12\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_12_0' id='label_14_12_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_12_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_12' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_12_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_12_1' id='label_14_12_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_13\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Your team may need to develop additional skills or bring on advisors with relevant experience. Consider identifying gaps in your team’s capabilities and developing a plan to address them through hiring, partnerships, or advisory relationships.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_52' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_52' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_7' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-52' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_7' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_53\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Innovation & Market Validation<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_34\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Have you identified a significant problem that your solution addresses?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_34'>This could be a key customer pain point or an internal business challenge that you’re solving with an innovative approach (such as a new manufacturing technique or process improvement). Think about whether the problem is meaningful enough that people would pay to solve it.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_34'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_34_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_34_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_34\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_34_0' id='label_14_34_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_34_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_34_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_34_1' id='label_14_34_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_35\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Focus on clearly defining the problem your innovation solves. This could be a market problem affecting your customers or an internal business challenge that your innovation addresses. Conduct research to better understand the pain points and validate that there is a genuine need for a solution.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_36\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Is your solution new or substantially differentiated from competing alternatives in a way that matters significantly to your target market?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_36'>Consider whether your innovation creates a substantial competitive advantage that would enable your business to successfully compete, scale, and generate meaningful economic impact in Maine.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_36'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_36_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_36' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_36_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_36\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_36_0' id='label_14_36_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_36_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_36' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_36_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_36_1' id='label_14_36_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_37\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Your solution may need to be more innovative or you may need to better articulate your differentiators. Research your competitive landscape thoroughly and identify what makes your approach unique and superior to your target customers specifically.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_38\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you demonstrate that your solution solves a key pain point with reliable supporting data?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_38'>Think beyond assumptions \u2013 do you have concrete evidence like customer feedback, test results, pilot data, performance metrics, or measurable outcomes that prove your solution actually addresses the problem effectively?\n<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_38'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_38_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_38_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_38\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_38_0' id='label_14_38_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_38_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_38_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_38_1' id='label_14_38_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_39\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Gather evidence to support your solution’s effectiveness. This could include customer feedback, pilot testing results, market research data, or other validation methods.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_40\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you clearly define your target market size and customer segments?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_40'>Think beyond just “everyone could use this” \u2013 who specifically would be your first customers, how many of them are there, and how would you reach them?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_40'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_40_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_40_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_40\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_40_0' id='label_14_40_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_40_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_40_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_40_1' id='label_14_40_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_41\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Conduct market research to better understand your target customers, market size, and how you plan to reach and acquire customers.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_20' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_20' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_8' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-20' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_8' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Business Model & Financial Planning<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_55\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you have a clear vision for success and a well-defined business model?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_55'>Consider how you’ll create value, generate revenue, and grow sustainably. Can you explain how your business will make money and what success looks like in 2-3 years?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_55'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_55_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_55' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_55_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_55\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_55_0' id='label_14_55_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_55_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_55' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_55_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_55_1' id='label_14_55_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_56\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Develop a strong business model that outlines how you will create, deliver, and capture value. Include your revenue streams, cost structure, and path to profitability.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_57\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Are your revenue growth assumptions logical, reasonable, and backed by market data?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_57'>Think about whether your financial projections are based on realistic market research, comparable companies, or validated customer demand rather than overly optimistic estimates.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_57'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_57_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_57' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_57_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_57\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_57_0' id='label_14_57_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_57_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_57' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_57_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_57_1' id='label_14_57_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_58\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Revisit your financial projections with more realistic assumptions. Base your revenue projections on market research, comparable companies, and validated customer demand rather than optimistic estimates.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_59\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you have a funding plan to sustain your business beyond the MTI project?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_59'>Consider your strategy for future funding \u2013 whether through additional grants, investors, revenue growth, or other sources \u2013 and realistic timing for securing that capital.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_59'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_59_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_59' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_59_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_59\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_59_0' id='label_14_59_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_59_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_59' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_59_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_59_1' id='label_14_59_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_60\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Develop a detailed funding strategy that identifies potential sources of future capital (investors, grants, revenue, etc.) and timing for additional fundraising.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_54' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_54' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_9' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-54' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_9' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_51\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Project Scope & Impact<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_61\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Will the MTI funds directly support development of a new or innovative product, service, or method?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_61'>Focus on whether the funding will advance your innovation through research, development, prototyping, or testing rather than just purchasing equipment or scaling existing solutions.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_61'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_61_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_61_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_61\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_61_0' id='label_14_61_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_61_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_61_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_61_1' id='label_14_61_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_62\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Ensure your project focuses on innovation and development rather than just purchasing equipment or scaling existing solutions. MTI funds should advance your innovation forward.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_63\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Does your project support Maine-based quality job creation or retention?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_63'>Think about how your project will create new jobs in Maine or help retain existing ones. 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The larger your funding request, the higher the expectation for job impact.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_65\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you identify specific, realistic timeframes and measurable deliverables for your project?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_65'>Consider whether you can clearly define what you’ll accomplish, by when, and how success will be measured. 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Include performance benchmarks that relate to your overall project success.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_44' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_44' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_10' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-44' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_10' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_68\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Innovation Development Stage<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_69\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Can you demonstrate your solution's feasibility through a prototype, pilot, or development plan?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_69'><p>Feasibility can be demonstrated through a working prototype, minimum viable product, pilot program, proof of concept, or detailed mockup. For smaller funding requests, a well-thought-out development plan with clear steps to build and test your solution is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For funding up to $30K:<\/strong>\nHave a clear vision and plan for developing a prototype or minimum viable product<\/p>\n<p><strong>For funding $30K+:<\/strong>\nHave at least a basic prototype that demonstrates your solution works<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_69'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_69_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_69' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_69_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_69\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_69_0' id='label_14_69_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_69_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_69' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_69_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_69_1' id='label_14_69_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_70\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >For funding requests over $30K, you should have at least a basic low-fidelity prototype. Focus on developing a working demonstration of your concept before applying.\n<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_71\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you understand your intellectual property position and freedom to operate?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Obrigat\u00f3rio)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_71'>Consider whether you’ve researched potential patent conflicts, regulatory requirements, and other legal considerations that could affect your ability to bring your innovation to market.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_71'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_71_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_71' type='radio' value='Yes' id='choice_14_71_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_71\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_71_0' id='label_14_71_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_71_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_71' type='radio' value='No' id='choice_14_71_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_71_1' id='label_14_71_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_72\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full no-fit gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Conduct intellectual property research to understand potential patent conflicts, regulatory requirements, and your freedom to operate in your target market.\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_14_67' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous' \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_14_67' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next' \/> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div id='gform_page_14_11' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-67' style='display:none;'>\n <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n <div id='gform_fields_14_11' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_14_46\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" >Good news! The answers you provided indicate that your project may be a fit for the Business Innovation Funding program. Generally speaking, first-time applicants to MTI typically start with smaller funding requests and then use their initial project success to make a stronger case for additional funding.\nPlease note: This assessment provides an initial indication of fit, but final eligibility and funding decisions will be made by MTI Investment Officers during the application review process. If you\u2019d like to find out more and talk with an MTI team member, please submit an interest form to get started.\n<h2>Ready to take the next step?<\/h2>\nClick Submit below to have your assessment questionnaire results emailed to you and a link to the interest form to begin your next step. Your next step is to complete an online interest form, which will help connect you with an MTI Investment Officer who will discuss your application. \n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_47\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\" ><h2>See feedback on what you can do to improve your fit for Business Innovation Funding<\/h2>\n<p>Sorry, you may not be a good fit for Business Innovation Funding right now. Based on your answers, we’ve put together recommendations on what you’d need to do to be a better fit. 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Founded in 2023, the company turns fragmented population data into detailed, local insights. That clarity helps health systems and agencies understand where risk is concentrated and where targeted action can have the strongest impact. Apriqot\u2019s work with partners across Maine has accelerated quickly, supported by MTI\u2019s early and ongoing investment in its technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying the Gap in Public Health Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apriqot emerged from a clear gap. Public health programs often rely on outdated or coarse data that obscures differences between neighborhoods. Using advanced modeling techniques, the company developed a framework that delivers small-area estimates in a format that integrates seamlessly with public health workflows. Built in close collaboration with the Maine CDC and MaineHealth, Apriqot\u2019s tools provide the kind of precision decision-makers have long needed but rarely had access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Scalable Platform for Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As demand grew, Apriqot faced the challenge of converting successful consulting work into a scalable, repeatable platform. MTI\u2019s funding supplied the resources to design that foundation\u2014from building the company\u2019s modeling engine to developing its Health Atlas, a secure, web-based system now being deployed statewide. That infrastructure also laid the groundwork for Apriqot\u2019s first federal research award and its expansion into emerging use cases, including dementia surveillance, cancer screening eligibility, and food insecurity modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivering Impact Across Maine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Apriqot\u2019s platform is improving how agencies and health systems identify risk, plan services, and reach people who might otherwise be overlooked. Local teams can now visualize need at the town level, empowering them to act sooner and more strategically at the local level and strengthening Maine\u2019s broader public health response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Apriqot looks ahead, the company is preparing to deepen its engagement in Maine and scale its innovative technology nationally. 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24fa0e0cfed961d5f878aa48ea4cb89a\"><strong>NKENNE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull overlay-section is-style-orange\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nkenne-Ai-01-2.275140c7fb0541ff0.png\" alt=\"NKENNE Logo\" 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NKENNE<br><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turning a Cultural Gap Into a Scalable Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esmglobalconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESM Global<\/a><\/strong>, a Maine-based IT consultancy, saw a gap that few others had attempted to solve: the shortage of accurate, culturally grounded African language learning and translation tools. Out of this need, the company created <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkenne.com\"><strong>NKENNE<\/strong><\/a> e <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkenne.ai\">NKENNEAi<\/a><\/strong>, a language-learning platform and a first-of-its-kind tonally sensitive African language AI translation API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their goal was ambitious but deeply personal. \u201cNKENNE helps African families maintain intergenerational communication and cultural pride, while NKENNEAi supports clarity, trust, and dignity when navigating essential services such as healthcare and education.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many users, these tools create meaningful connections: to language, to family, and to the systems they rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Challenges on the Path to Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before partnering with MTI, ESM Global was juggling the typical early-stage pressures that come with initial product development. At the same time, they were working in a space where there was no roadmap \u2014 developing a platform for languages that are often overlooked in the tech world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe lacked the early capital and commercialization support required to build our language learning app, NKENNE. We needed guidance securing non-dilutive funding, validating enterprise market fit, and building a product roadmap capable of scaling beyond consultancy-based revenue.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond funding, they were also wrestling with how to design infrastructure capable of supporting both Maine organizations and a rapidly expanding global user base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Progress and Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With MTI\u2019s support, ESM Global built and launched the first NKENNE app, a milestone that opened the door to rapid global adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis foundational step enabled us to scale NKENNE to 380,000+ global users and 7,000+ monthly paying customers, earning Apple App of the Day and Google #WeArePlay recognition.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their AI translation product, NKENNEAi, also gained traction. Federal validation through NSF SBIR Phase I and Phase II accelerated commercialization and positioned the technology for deployment in schools, hospitals, and government services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group award-stats-col is-style-orange\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a375acb6a89013af20d2f687fdd9dbf\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Grants in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-060ed3d4339e180f8292c90c04f8c2b1\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Phase 1,  Phase 2, and Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f65a0dc89a09a0b57bc32d9bf73d5a6\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">MTI (TAP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c5ee976941f40c52077d546b5392b0b\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Technical Assistance Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ccf59e70333f3c17652376d1784de02\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">MTI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-813c6084562d0ccb32baf890f5f871ac\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">consulting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f4ff06cb52498a85327ae9e3ba13b12\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>380,000+<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c652f80ecfa83d0c6918cc81308261fe\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>global users<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d1eead04f995c869bce3ea196804fe6\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong>7,000+<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ebd602e6431570e348bfa8576666a9f\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>paid subscribers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1f93702627a80bbe9123916565ca111\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-983ac7f13bd6cfa5bb2f0ecda7fdf7e0\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">app store features (Apple and Google)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, ESM Global has expanded its consultancy capacity, strengthened its Maine operations, and secured equity investment \u2014 all while maintaining its mission-driven approach to AI innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTI\u2019s Role in ESM Global\u2019s Trajectory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ESM Global credits MTI\u2019s involvement as a turning point. \u201cMTI consulting was instrumental in helping us secure NSF SBIR Phase I (2023) and NSF SBIR Phase II (2024\u20132026) awards\u2026 This progress reflects MTI\u2019s direct role in helping us evolve from consulting projects into scalable consumer-facing AI infrastructure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also worked closely with MTI\u2019s TAP team: \u201cThey each played a central role in guiding us through the federal application and evaluation process\u2026 Their expertise\u2026 was integral to our success.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ESM Global\u2019s long-term vision is bold: \u201cWe aim to continue providing accessible, high-quality IT solutions that help organizations across Maine innovate without financial barriers. 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resources allowed us to develop a clear product vision, improve our marketing and financial strategy, and prepare for larger funding opportunities.<\/p><cite>\u2013<em>Kachina Miller, Founder\/CEO<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Kitchen Chaos to Creative Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Kachina Miller tried to plan meals for her busy family, she found herself juggling spreadsheets, screenshots, and text threads full of recipes. It was chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe idea for Watermelon Pie came from my continuous struggle as a home cook for a very busy family,\u201d Miller explains. I kept trying various recipe technologies, hoping that someone would create a solution that didn\u2019t feel like another chore.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That frustration sparked the idea for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watermelonpie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Torta de Melancia<\/strong><\/a>, a platform that brings organization and community to the kitchen. Combining AI-powered tools with social recipe sharing,<strong> <\/strong>Watermelon Pie helps home cooks save recipes, swap inspiration, and rediscover the everyday pleasure of real food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building a Startup from Scratch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before securing support from the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), Watermelon Pie faced the classic early-stage hurdles: limited capital, technical costs, and the need for strategic guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miller and her small team focused on validating their business model and crafting a clear roadmap \u2014 one that balanced innovation with usability. MTI\u2019s mentorship and early funding gave the company the stability to build its minimum viable product (MVP) and test it with real users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gaining Traction and Community Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since launching its MVP in November 2024, Watermelon Pie has grown to 600+ early adopters, affectionately called \u201cPie-oneers.\u201d Together, they\u2019ve shared more than 800 community-contributed recipes and connected with more than 20 Maine food and beverage businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the platform\u2019s unique ability to blend technology with authenticity. \u201cUsers tell us that they love to see what other real home cooks are making,\u201d Miller says. \u201cThe platform makes them feel inspired to cook at home more often, and share family recipes that might otherwise be lost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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Miller credits MTI and Maine\u2019s wider entrepreneurial network, from Top Gun and ScratchPad to Nexus Maine, for fostering a culture of collaboration and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connecting People Through Food and Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond its digital tools, Watermelon Pie fosters a genuine sense of belonging. Users find inspiration in local, seasonal cooking while reconnecting with family traditions and Maine\u2019s vibrant food culture. By spotlighting Maine\u2019s \u201cfoodie\u201d culture and partnering with local businesses, the company is strengthening connections between home cooks and the food producers around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Slice of the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, Watermelon Pie plans to expand its use of AI to make meal planning even more intuitive,  helping users eat healthier and adapt to dietary preferences. 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