Category: President’s blog
Mid-Year Momentum: Grants, Growth & What’s Ahead at MTI
I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July and found some time to spend it with friends and family. Last week, MTI received an excellent array of applications for our Innovation Ecosystem Development grant program. Our investment officers are beginning the review process now. We were also pleased with both the quantity and quality…
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Summer in Full Swing: Innovation Funding Deadlines, Life Science Growth & Community Highlights
The summer solstice is upon us, and though the weather this spring (and particularly the weekends) has been a little dismal, summer in Maine with all its offerings is, at long last, here. Applications for our Innovation Ecosystem Development grants are due July 1. As I shared in last month’s enews, this program is intended…
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Gearing Up for Startup Maine Week and a New Ecosystem Funding Pilot
As you know, MTI was created by the Maine Legislature 25 years ago. Our statutory mandate dictates that – – in addition to providing direct funding support and services to Maine innovators, companies, research organizations, and universities – – we ensure that a complementary system of supports exists to foster a robust innovation ecosystem. We…
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Meet Karen West, Maine’s Federal Funding Champion
When it comes to helping Maine businesses secure federal innovation funding, Karen West is the expert entrepreneurs want in their corner. As the SBIR/STTR Lead Consultant at MTI, Karen brings over 25 years of experience helping Maine companies navigate the complex world of federal research and development grants. Journey to Supporting Maine Innovation Karen’s journey…
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