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Greetings!  We hope you all had a wonderful summer! If the shorter days and school buses weren\u2019t enough of an indicator that a change of seasons is here, the cooler temps leave no doubt – fall has arrived.  As always, fall marks a busy time, and that is certainly the case at MTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, we are pleased to announce another round of funding for MTI’s Innovation Ecosystem Development Program (IEDP) which you may remember from last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program funds mission-based organizations whose work helps Maine\u2019s innovation-driven companies form, grow, and scale. While most MTI funding goes directly to those innovation-driven companies, MTI uses these funds to invest in the organizations that build capacity to help Maine\u2019s innovators thrive.\u00a0 The application for this year’s IEDP Challenge is open and the deadline is Wednesday, October 14\u00ba<\/sup> at 5pm.\u00a0 We will host multiple info sessions via zoom over the next few weeks, and you can learn more on our IEDP webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, we are excited to announce our fall networking event which will be held on Wednesday, October 7 at the University of Maine as part of Forest Biomaterials Week<\/a>. We are hosting this event in collaboration with Maine\u2019s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufactur\u00ading Tech Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for details and registration information which will be forthcoming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time enjoy these early fall days and look forward to seeing many of you in Orono.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His first opportunity to influence that potential came in 2020, when he joined the newly announced Roux Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What drew him to Maine then is the same thing that continues to energize him today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMaine wants Maine to succeed. Folks care about their neighbors, they lean in, they offer a hand,\u201d he says. \u201cThat\u2019s the DNA of MTI through and through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, Maine\u2019s collaborative culture is more than a nice quality of life. It\u2019s a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state has a strong network of people and organizations working to advance innovation, economic development, and entrepreneurship. 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He later joined the Boston Mayor\u2019s Office, where he led attraction and engagement strategies around the city\u2019s three economic pillars: life sciences, high technology, and startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That experience eventually brought him back to Maine, where his work expanded into higher education, workforce development, and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through it all, one theme has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe through line has always been people and place, and a motivation to build bridges where they didn\u2019t exist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That perspective informs how Williams approaches his work with entrepreneurs, companies, institutions, and communities today. For him, economic development isn\u2019t simply about attracting investment or growing individual companies. It\u2019s about creating the relationships and infrastructure that allow opportunities to take root and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why MTI Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams sees MTI as an important example of what sustained investment in an innovation ecosystem can accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn a world that seems to change by the day, MTI has passed the test of time over three decades,\u201d he says. \u201cIts goals for innovation enablement, facilitation, and economic impact are as steadfast now as they were at the turn of the millennium.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That institutional knowledge is particularly valuable for an initiative like the Blue Economy Center, which is just beginning its journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, MTI\u2019s long history means the Center doesn\u2019t have to start from scratch. It can build on decades of relationships, experience, and understanding of Maine\u2019s innovation community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Gets Him Excited About Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Williams encounters an entrepreneur or company with a big idea, he looks for two things: ambition and seriousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI love big swings, and I love seriousness,\u201d he says. \u201cThe company, team, or founder who can\u2019t help but vibrate with passion for their domain is infectious to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But passion alone isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams is particularly energized when founders choose to build a future in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen they\u2019re voting with their feet to anchor that energy in Maine, I want to move mountains to help them succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That commitment to Maine is part of what makes the state\u2019s innovation ecosystem distinctive\u2014and part of what Williams hopes to strengthen through his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Ecosystem That Shows Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams\u2019 clearest memory of MTI\u2019s impact isn\u2019t tied to a single company or defining moment. Instead, it came through a series of small observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When he first joined the Roux Institute, he found that nearly every company he encountered seemed to have had some positive experience with or support from MTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019d attend an event, look at the sponsor card, and see MTI at the top,\u201d he recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To Williams, those repeated encounters signaled something important: Maine had an institution that consistently embraced its innovation community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt indicated to me early on that there was an institutional body that was always showing up for Maine\u2019s ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advice for Maine Innovators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams has two pieces of advice that he returns to frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first is simple: get out of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He encourages entrepreneurs to meet customers, partners, and competitors, absorb what they learn with genuine curiosity, and repeat the process regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second is to make a friend of failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea of \u201cstanding on the shoulders of giants,\u201d he points out, applies not only to the successes that came before us, but also to the failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow can we learn from those moments where we tried and fell short?\u201d he asks. \u201cHow do we ensure those lessons are celebrated and not feared?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, innovation depends on a willingness to experiment, learn, and try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating Faster Connections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Williams could solve one challenge for Maine entrepreneurs overnight, he would make it easier for them to navigate the state\u2019s vast network of knowledge and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has observed that an incredible amount of Maine\u2019s shared knowledge and connective tissue is held collectively by individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s a strength in many ways. In Maine, the person who can help is often \u201cone call away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But those connections can also require time and effort to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPlaying telephone across eight individuals can be frustrating,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williams sees an opportunity to centralize resources so entrepreneurs can find the right solutions more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019d like to see us find new ways to centralize intelligence, capabilities, and relationships, such that our entrepreneurs always have the fastest path to value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Beyond the Horizon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, Maine\u2019s blue economy represents more than a single sector. 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The next step is connecting those efforts, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and taking action at a scale that matches the state\u2019s ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blue Economy Center is just beginning that work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Williams\u2019 focus on partnerships, people, and place, the Center has an opportunity to help Maine\u2019s marine industries and innovation community build new connections\u2014and turn the state\u2019s blue economy potential into lasting economic impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vida fora do escrit\u00f3rio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, the ocean is never far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He can hear it from his home 365 days a year, a reminder of the environment that plays such an important role in both his work and his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGetting into the water, tidepools, and onto the shoreline with our two children is just about a perfect day for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also believes the best way to experience Maine is simply to say \u201cyes\u201d more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s always another road to explore, another place to discover, or another reason to get outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve never regretted a day on the road in Maine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music is another important part of Williams\u2019 life. He played several instruments growing up and tries to attend live shows whenever he can. His musical tastes change with the seasons, and right now he\u2019s entering what he calls his \u201cJeffrey Martin\u201d time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His ideal Maine weekend is simple: get on his children\u2019s level, see the world through their eyes, read some Wendell Berry or Mary Oliver, have a few coffees, and bike to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Williams, that connection to place is inseparable from his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether he\u2019s building partnerships, listening to Maine innovators, or exploring the shoreline with his family, he remains focused on the same goal: helping Maine\u2019s people, communities, and ideas find new ways to connect\u2014and creating the conditions for them to thrive.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Director of the Maine Blue Economy Center, Austin Williams brings a background in strategic partnerships, economic development, higher education, and workforce development to one of Maine\u2019s most promising areas of opportunity. 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These grants are aimed at giving promising high-risk technologies foundational support to prove the feasibility of their innovations, accelerating their transition to products and services with commercial and societal impact. Among those agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) may fund the widest array of innovations in almost every conceivable sector. NSF likes to say they are \u201ctechnology agnostic\u201d excluding only clinical trials for medical innovations. They also have a high bar for innovation and level of risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To narrow the vast number of possible applicants, a few years ago NSF instituted a Project Pitch step into their application process. To be eligible to submit a full application, you must submit a Project Pitch and receive an invitation to proceed to the full application step. The pitch is generally about two pages long, consisting of answers to four questions describing your technological innovation, the technical objectives and challenges needed overcome to prove feasibility, the market opportunity, and your company and team. Pitches are accepted anytime (365\/24\/7) and you will generally receive a reply within 2-3 weeks. A company can only have one pitch under review at any time and is limited to two pitches in any 12-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering SBIR\/STTR funding for your innovation, submitting an NSF Project Pitch is a great way to test the waters. No government registrations or official company formation are required at this stage, although they are required to submit a full application. And even if your technology is suited to other federal agencies (e.g., DoW, USDA, DOE or NIH), preparing an NSF pitch is a great way to organize your plans for getting your idea to market and forces you to consider what innovative R&D is needed\/what risks remain unproven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/\">https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/seedfund.nsf.gov\/\">NSF\u2019s Seed Fund<\/a>. MTI\u2019s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) team offers pro bono support for preparing the Project Pitch,\u00a0guiding the development of a competitive proposals by Maine small businesses interested in these programs and also provides help navigating agencies and topics. 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Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem: Building New Pathways for Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-FeaturedImage-1-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-FeaturedImage-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-FeaturedImage-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-FeaturedImage-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-FeaturedImage-1-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-FeaturedImage-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-1024x683.png\" alt=\"MTI Staff and Entrepreneurs at Networking event 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-2048x1366.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExpandingMainesEcosystem-1-WEB-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following funding rounds in summer 2024 and winter 2025, Expanding Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem funded organizations working directly with entrepreneurs, business owners, students, workers, and community partners across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program supported organizations already working within those communities, giving each grantee room to test an approach that fit its audience, region, and area of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the program, MTI awarded more than $387,000 to seven organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seven organizations used the pilot in different ways, reflecting the needs of the communities they serve. Their projects included business planning, technology training, workforce development, peer connection, community awareness, and regional ecosystem-building. Together, the projects helped MTI support earlier points of connection for people who may not yet be ready to pursue innovation funding, or may not know where to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Stronger Pathways Into Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expanding Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem was designed to help MTI expand its reach geographically and demographically through partnerships. The program focused on historically underserved populations, rural areas of Maine, and entrepreneurs who could benefit from stronger connections to the state\u2019s innovation economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the outset, MTI asked for creative, measurable pilot projects that could be tested, modified, and scaled. The program also prioritized partnerships, collaboration, existing infrastructure, and in-person programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some grantees, that meant business planning and technology training. For others, it meant workforce development, peer connection, public education, or stronger relationships with regional resource providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photos made by Whitney J. Fox Photography LLC of Maine Technology Institute's 25th Anniversary Event.\" class=\"wp-image-20132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mainetechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/197_201-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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<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:75px\" 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-1\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>$387,021.40<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>awarded through Expanding Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" 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-3\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>Black immigrant entrepreneurs in Black Owned Maine\u2019s Engage GPT cohort<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" 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-5\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>10 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>Ignite Presque Isle<\/strong> <strong>workshops reaching more than 200 participants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" 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-7\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong>3<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong><strong>aquaculture-focused community events in Washington County<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" 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-9\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong>165<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong><strong>Venturing Forth signups, 71 enrollments, and 40 graduates<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" 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-11\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong><strong>27<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Maine Futures participants through the Maine Black Chamber of Commerce, with 25 still residing in Maine<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pilot Grantee Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ "autoclose": false, "accordionItems": [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-1", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Black Owned Maine<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Owned Maine used pilot funding to run Engage GPT, a six-week virtual cohort for Black immigrant entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program helped participants build technology skills and apply those skills to their own businesses. Six entrepreneurs participated in the cohort. Some began with limited technology experience, while others faced language or communication barriers that made traditional business support harder to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the program, participants worked toward practical AI and technology-based solutions for their businesses. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackownedmaine.com\/\">Black Owned Maine<\/a> plans to continue seeking support for future cohorts and follow up with participants as their needs evolve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-2", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Ignite Presque Isle<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ignitepi.org\/\">Ignite Presque Isle<\/a> focused on professional development for businesses and workers in Aroostook County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In rural regions, businesses often have to send employees hours away to access workshops and other professional development opportunities. With MTI support, Ignite Presque Isle was able to bring facilitators to Aroostook County instead, making local businesses and workers the focus of the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organization held 10 workshops from January to September 2025. The workshops reached more than 200 participants and focused on topics such as leadership and management. MTI funding subsidized 90 percent of the workshop cost, allowing participants to attend for $49 instead of a cost that could have reached up to $400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignite Presque Isle is continuing this work through <a href=\"https:\/\/ignitepi.org\/about\/\">Ignite You<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-3", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center used pilot funding to increase its presence in Washington County and build broader awareness of aquaculture opportunities in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through three community fairs and events, the organization helped introduce more people to aquaculture and its role in Maine\u2019s economy. The effort focused on public awareness and local connection in a region where aquaculture is an important part of the conversation around innovation, workforce development, and economic opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaquaculture.org\/\">Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center<\/a> is also continuing related work beyond the pilot, including efforts connected to aquaculture training and workforce development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-4", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Maine Collab<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine Collab focused on peer connection among rural entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its network is built around a simple idea: entrepreneurs can help each other solve the practical challenges that come with starting, running, and growing a business. Those challenges may include pricing, contracts, hiring, planning, and deciding what kind of growth makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organization\u2019s work is especially tied to the realities of rural entrepreneurship. Many business owners are far from Portland-centered resources. They may also be operating in communities where relationships are close and local context matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine Collab\u2019s pilot supported a peer-to-peer network of approximately 65 entrepreneurs. The organization is also developing a website to help entrepreneurs showcase their work, connect with one another, and make Maine\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem more visible across the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-5", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">New Ventures Maine<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Ventures Maine used pilot funding to revitalize <a href=\"https:\/\/newventuresmaine.org\/class\/venturing-forth-business-planning-for-entrepreneurs-online\/\">Venturing Forth<\/a>, its 60-hour, 12-week business plan writing class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program helps entrepreneurs move from an idea to a clearer business plan while connecting them with peers, professional speakers, and resource providers across Maine. The pilot tested a hybrid model designed to balance rural access with in-person connection and offered support such as transportation money, interpretation, and childcare assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across five Venturing Forth classes, <a href=\"https:\/\/newventuresmaine.org\/\">New Ventures Maine<\/a> saw 165 signups, 71 enrollments, and 40 graduates. 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Seven businesses approached MTI, with two new or in-process applications expected by July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Upward Bound Entrepreneurship Program is scheduled to begin classes in July 2026, with students pitching for a chance at a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NMDC is also developing the Northern Maine Innovation Resource Center, expected in mid-summer, to help individuals and small businesses in Northern Maine find innovation funding, business planning resources, events, and mentorship or guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-7", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Maine Black Chamber of Commerce \/ Maine Futures<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O <a href=\"https:\/\/mainebcc.com\/\">Maine Black Chamber of Commerce<\/a> used MTI support to advance Maine Futures, a program designed to help BIPOC students, workers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners build stronger futures in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program included workforce development and business entrepreneurship cohorts. The entrepreneurship cohort ended with a pitch competition, and MTI funding helped the chamber hire a BIPOC program manager, promote the program, enroll participants, and complete the cohorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Maine Futures pilot served 27 participants, 25 of whom still reside in Maine. In the business cohort, 11 participants remain involved in entrepreneurship, business launches, or chamber engagement, and two Maine Futures participants have become dues-paying members of the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine Futures is continuing beyond MTI\u2019s initial support through related pathways in student leadership, advocacy, and community-building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ "id": "accordion-item-8", "openByDefault": false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Maine Black Chamber of Commerce \/ Maine Futures<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O <a href=\"https:\/\/mainebcc.com\/\">Maine Black Chamber of Commerce<\/a> used MTI support to advance Maine Futures, a program designed to help BIPOC students, workers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners build stronger futures in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program included workforce development and business entrepreneurship cohorts. 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In the business cohort, 11 participants remain involved in entrepreneurship, business launches, or chamber engagement, and two Maine Futures participants have become dues-paying members of the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine Futures is continuing beyond MTI\u2019s initial support through related pathways in student leadership, advocacy, and community-building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Partners Reveal What Maine Entrepreneurs Need Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expanding Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem showed that Maine\u2019s entrepreneurial pipeline is shaped by many kinds of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the organizations involved, that support looked different in each setting. It included cohorts, business planning, student leadership opportunities, peer networks, public education, and connections to resource providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pilot also reinforced the value of local partners with deep knowledge of a specific audience, region, or sector. That local knowledge shaped the design of each project, from virtual technology training to in-person workshops, peer networks, business planning classes, and community events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most participating organizations plan to continue this work beyond the MTI project. That continued work gives MTI and its partners more information about which models may be useful for future ecosystem-building efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing the Work Across Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expanding Maine\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem helped MTI support organizations working at earlier stages of entrepreneurship and innovation. These organizations help people build skills, understand opportunities, connect with peers, and take the next step toward business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pilot also gave MTI a clearer view of how different communities connect to the innovation economy. 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greetings!  I hope you all had a pleasant Semiquincentennial holiday weekend and managed the heat and humidity.   After a slow start and a cold spring, as our friends from Glidden Point Oyster tell us in their update, \u201cthe water has turned that nutrient-rich summer emerald, seed is growing in the upwellers, and shells are sharp with feathery new edges.” Lobsters are coming in to shed, the hallmark colorful buoys appearing closer and closer to shore and our local wild blueberries are just about ready for harvest.  All indicators our long-awaited summer has arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that June has passed, MTI has closed the book on fiscal year 2026 (Which ended June 30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, we have some preliminary numbers that summarize our award activity over the past 12 months. Here\u2019s a brief snapshot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25M in Maine Technology Asset Fund 3.0 (MTAF 3) Awards\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>23 Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$718M in Private Sector Matching Funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> 1,233 New Jobs Created, 2,700 Jobs Retained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$7.93M in MTI Core Funding\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>143 Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$17.25M in Private Sector Matching Funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$2.3M Maine Life Science Incubator Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$3.85M Strategic Redirect of Unused American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (Awards made to MaineHealth, University of New England, and the Roux Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That totals just over <strong>$39M<\/strong> in funding awards in the fiscal year. The MTI funding was matched with over $741 million in private sector investment (A 19:1 private-public funding ratio).   Another amazing year that demonstrates MTI\u2019s outsized impact on Maine\u2019s economy.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, we invite you to join us <strong>Thursday, July 16<\/strong>, from 8:00 AM\u20133:00 PM for the 2026 Federal Funding Summit at Greene Block + Studios in Waterville. This Summit provides an outstanding opportunity to connect with federal agency representatives from the National Science Foundation, Department of War \u2013 Navy, DARPA Connect, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, funding experts, and members of Maine\u2019s innovation ecosystem to learn how SBIR\/STTR programs can support your innovative R&D and commercialization goals. This event is free to attend and includes breakfast pastries and a light lunch. Space is limited, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2026-federal-funding-summit-tickets-1988643999736?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so reserve your spot today<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy this fleeting Maine summer!  Next month we\u2019ll take a break from our newsletter, but we\u2019ll be back to you in September with all the news and information about our fall networking event in the Bangor region.  Until then, be well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-BW<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings!  I hope you all had a pleasant Semiquincentennial holiday weekend and managed the heat and humidity.   After a slow start and a cold spring, as our friends from Glidden Point Oyster tell us in their update, \u201cthe water has turned that nutrient-rich summer emerald, seed is growing in the upwellers, 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Today, as Chair of the IT Technology Board at the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), she brings that experience to one mission: helping Maine’s innovators turn ambitious ideas into thriving businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forney has always been drawn to people who are building something that doesn’t exist yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I’ve always been inspired and energized by people who are creating something new,” she says. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand how the right advice, connections, and funding at the right moment can completely change a company’s trajectory.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That belief is what brought her to MTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Maine has an incredible concentration of talented innovators solving meaningful problems,” she says. “MTI gives me the opportunity to help entrepreneurs turn great ideas into companies that create jobs, strengthen our economy, and improve 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staff to evaluate funding applications and help guide investment decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While board meetings are an important part of the process, much of the work happens beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I spend a lot of time reviewing proposals, researching markets, understanding technical risks, and preparing questions,” she explains. “Our goal is to fully understand each opportunity before making thoughtful investment decisions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her career has taught her that successful companies are built on much more than innovative technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I’ve learned that companies rarely fail because of technology alone,” she says. “Market timing, leadership, customer discovery, partnerships, and execution often matter just as much.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That perspective helps her evaluate not only whether an innovation is exciting, but whether it has a realistic path to becoming a sustainable business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes an Application Stand Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When reviewing proposals, Forney is especially energized by founders who pair creativity with a deep understanding of the problems they’re trying to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The strongest applications don’t simply present an interesting technology,” she says. “They clearly explain the customer need, demonstrate why their solution is different, and show they’ve listened carefully to the market.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her advice to entrepreneurs reflects that philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Spend as much time talking with customers as you do building your product,” she says. “Great technology matters, but customer validation is what turns innovation into a successful business.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watching Maine Companies Grow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One company that stands out for Forney is Bookclubs, whose application immediately caught her attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“As an enthusiastic reader, I immediately understood the problem they were solving,” she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, she’s enjoyed watching the company grow from an early-stage Maine startup into a globally recognized platform helping millions of readers organize book clubs, discover new books, manage discussions, and build reading communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s a great reminder that innovative companies can start in Maine and have worldwide impact.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead for Maine Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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This full-day event runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and brings together Maine\u2019s innovation ecosystem to explore federal SBIR\/STTR funding opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Summit introduces SBIR\/STTR programs and helps startups, small businesses, and researchers better understand how to access federal research and development funding. Attendees will connect directly with federal agency representatives and technical assistance providers and gain practical guidance for developing competitive proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agenda and speaker details will be shared soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you identify a fit with a specific agency and are unsure how to proceed, attend this Summit. The MTI Technical Assistance Program (TAP) team can help. 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Having worked in major healthcare markets such as San Francisco and Seattle before building and innovating in Maine, she offers a unique perspective on the state’s opportunities within healthcare and life sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At MLSC, her focus is on helping strengthen the connections between research, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and investment so innovative ideas can move from discovery to real-world impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seeing Opportunity in Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout her career, Tamara has learned that innovation isn’t determined by geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“One thing I’ve learned is that innovation doesn’t happen because you’re in a big market. It happens when talented people come together around meaningful problems.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While larger healthcare hubs often receive the most attention, she sees many of the same ingredients for success in Maine: strong healthcare institutions, research organizations, entrepreneurs, and collaborators working toward common goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She believes Maine’s challenges\u2014including an aging population, workforce shortages, rural geography, and rising healthcare costs\u2014are actually opportunities. These are the same issues healthcare systems across the country are trying to solve, making Maine an ideal place to develop and test new approaches to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We’re small enough to collaborate and move quickly, but large enough to create solutions that can have national relevance.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why MLSC Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tamara was drawn to MLSC because of its focus on building an ecosystem rather than supporting innovation in isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having spent much of her career working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation, she recognizes that successful life sciences ecosystems require more than great research. They need pathways that help ideas move from discovery to commercialization and ultimately improve people’s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She sees this moment as particularly important for Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthcare is undergoing rapid transformation as artificial intelligence, precision medicine, digital health, clinical research, and new care models continue to converge. Through MLSC, Maine has an opportunity to bring together health systems, universities, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers around a shared vision for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building the Foundation for Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One recent example of that progress is the creation of Maine’s first Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at MaineHealth, supported by an investment from Maine Technology Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For patients, the impact is immediate: increased access to clinical trials and cutting-edge treatments closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, many Mainers have needed to travel to larger markets such as Boston to participate in advanced clinical research. The CRU helps bring those opportunities to Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For innovators, the unit creates critical infrastructure by providing a stronger pathway to test, validate, and scale new ideas. And for the state, it helps attract talent, partnerships, investment, and industry relationships that can strengthen Maine’s position within the life sciences sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The CRU is not only a research asset, it’s also an economic development asset.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What People Underestimate About Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When discussing Maine’s innovation ecosystem, Tamara believes one of the state’s greatest strengths often goes unnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She points to the concentration of institutions that exist within a relatively small geography: an academic medical center, a growing research base, university partners, laboratory infrastructure, and world-class research organizations such as The Jackson Laboratory, MDI Biological Laboratory and Bigelow Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally important is the state’s collaborative culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“In bigger markets, coordination is the bottleneck. 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Lindbergh, he\u00a0subsequently\u00a0received financial support from the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation.\u00a0Grants – when researching this\u00a0article,\u00a0I honestly\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0looking for an MTI promotional angle, yet here it is!\u00a0Looks like they really are a good idea.\u00a0In case you missed it, Goddard was 1926 – exactly 100 years ago.\u00a0He tried not to blow up on the launch pad and fly.\u00a0Now we target mars and sustainable moon colonies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So where could the Space Industry be in 50 years?\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0honored to be playing a small part in finding out!\u00a0Looks like I slipped back into my Space Corp Director role for a minute there – forgive me;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0exciting to see, as are so many of the\u00a0diverse\u00a0projects we deal with every day at MTI.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTI mission: Invest in R&D leading to commercialization of new products and 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