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Maine Technology Institute Founded and funded in 1999 by the Maine State Legislature, MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments and services to grow the Maine Economy.

The Maine Technology Institute was established by the Maine State Legislature in 1999. MTI, working with partners across the state, “shall encourage, promote, stimulate and support research and development activity leading to the commercialization of new products and services in the State's technology-intensive industrial sectors to enhance the competitive position of those sectors and increase the likelihood that one or more of the sectors will support clusters of industrial activity and to create new jobs for Maine people.” MTI is one element of the State's economic development strategy to contribute to the long-term development of a statewide research, development and product deployment infrastructure. We offer support, resources and funds exclusively to Maine entrepreneurs and business owners in an effort to bolster Maine's economy and create jobs. Every $1 of MTI funds received generates an additional $14 in non-MTI funding. MTI funded companies say that MTI funding has been critical to their commercial success. Since 2000, MTI has funded 1,295 technology projects in Maine, a financial commitment of $106 million that has leveraged over $173 million in additional funding for a total of $280 million.

🧬 Maine Life Sciences Founders ForumMaine’s life sciences sector is growing—and so is the community supporting it.Join t...
12/10/2026

🧬 Maine Life Sciences Founders Forum

Maine’s life sciences sector is growing—and so is the community supporting it.
Join the Maine Life Sciences Center for a half-day Founders Forum bringing MTI’s life sciences portfolio together at The Roux Institute. Connect with fellow founders, investors, mentors, and program leaders; learn about resources available at every stage of company growth; and take part in networking and breakout sessions focused on fundraising, talent, regulatory strategy, and academic partnerships.

đź“… Thursday, October 29
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
đź“Ť The Roux Institute, Portland
🍽️ Lunch and networking reception included

Registration is now open: https://events.humanitix.com/maine-life-sciences-founders-summit

Hosted by the Maine Life Sciences Center, a statewide initiative housed within MTI, in partnership with The Roux Institute.

🚀Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation.It happens when entrepreneurs connect with researchers. When businesses connect ...
09/10/2026

🚀Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens when entrepreneurs connect with researchers. When businesses connect with talent. When ideas move between industries. And when people come together to ask, “What’s next?”

That’s what makes Breakthrough Maine so valuable.
MTI is proud to partner with Northeastern University’s Roux Institute to create opportunities for those connections—and to help strengthen the network of people and organizations working to grow Maine’s innovation economy.
We’re looking forward to another great year of bringing Maine’s innovation community together.

Learn more and explore the 2026 event lineup: https://roux.northeastern.edu/breakthrough-maine-series/

🚀 Maine Accelerates Growth Monthly MeetupEntrepreneurs, founders, and innovators — this is your community!Join us every ...
08/10/2026

🚀 Maine Accelerates Growth Monthly Meetup
Entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators — this is your community!
Join us every third Thursday, 11 AM – 12 PM (ET) for an hour of connection, inspiration, and insight from Maine startups and the organizations fueling their growth.
What to expect each month:
🚀 Startup spotlights & founder stories
đź’ˇ Presentations from ecosystem partners
📢 Updates from MTI + DECD
🤝 Networking with Maine’s innovation community
📅 Next meetup: Thursday, October 15 | 11 AM – 12 PM ET
đź”— Join us on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 885 1364 7732 | Passcode: 141648

Need specialized support for your next project? The MERC Maine Consultant Directory is here to help.đź’ˇ Find Maine-based c...
08/10/2026

Need specialized support for your next project? The MERC Maine Consultant Directory is here to help.

đź’ˇ Find Maine-based consultants with expertise across:
Strategy
Marketing
Finance
Technology
Operations
And more

The directory connects Maine businesses with consultants who meet the Maine Technology Institute’s eligibility criteria for the MERC program—making it easier to discover the expertise you need, when you need it.

Explore the directory and find the right support to help move your business forward: https://www.mtimerc.org/directory

Startup Maine & The Roux Institute are excited to host The Investor Ready Workshop with Clarence Bethea on Thursday, Oct...
07/10/2026

Startup Maine & The Roux Institute are excited to host The Investor Ready Workshop with Clarence Bethea on Thursday, October 15th in Portland, Maine.

This 5-hour, hands-on experience goes beyond the pitch deck to help founders understand how investors think, how they evaluate you, and how to show up with confidence in the room.

You’ll get practical tools, candid feedback, and insights from Clarence’s experience on both sides of the table, as a founder and an investor.

 Thursday, October 15
 The Roux Institute | 100 Fore Street, Portland
 Only 50 seats | $34 per person
 Reserve your seat:https://luma.com/workshopme

Seats are limited, so don’t wait!

Maine’s forest economy is evolving—and there are exciting opportunities ahead! 🌲Join us during Maine Forest Biomaterials...
05/10/2026

Maine’s forest economy is evolving—and there are exciting opportunities ahead! 🌲

Join us during Maine Forest Biomaterials Week for a special networking and informational event celebrating Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub.

Learn more about Maine’s federally funded Tech Hub, the programs and services available to support innovation, and the industries this work impacts. Connect with researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and partners working to advance Maine’s forest economy.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Wells Conference Center, University of Maine

Program at a glance
5:00–5:30 p.m. — Networking
5:30–6:00 p.m. — Tech Hub presentation
6:00–7:00 p.m. — Additional networking

A U.S. Economic Development Administration designated Tech Hub, Maine's Tech Hub is led by the University of Maine in partnership with Maine Technology Institute and the Maine Department of Labor.

🚀 The MERC Maine Consultant Directory is now live!Maine businesses looking for specialized expertise can now explore a d...
01/10/2026

🚀 The MERC Maine Consultant Directory is now live!

Maine businesses looking for specialized expertise can now explore a diverse network of Maine-based consultants ready to support short-term projects and business needs.

From strategy and marketing to finance, technology, operations, and more, the MERC Consultant Directory makes it easier to find the right expertise to help move your business forward.

🔎 Explore the directory. Find your next consultant. Build what’s next.
đź”— https://www.mtimerc.org/directory

Connect, Learn, and Discover Opportunities Across Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Tech HubJoin us for a special networking an...
28/09/2026

Connect, Learn, and Discover Opportunities Across Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Tech Hub

Join us for a special networking and informational event celebrating Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub!
Held during Maine Forest Biomaterials Week, this MTI Networking/Tech Hub event brings together industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners to explore the opportunities created by Maine’s Tech Hub—recently awarded federal funding through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Attendees will learn more about the Tech Hub’s goals, available programs and services, and the industries and innovations it supports. The event is also an opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and leaders from across Maine’s forest economy and discover how you can get involved in this exciting work.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Wells Conference Center, University of Maine

Program at a glance
5:00–5:30 p.m. — Networking
5:30–6:00 p.m. — Tech Hub presentation
6:00–7:00 p.m. — Additional networking

A U.S. Economic Development Administration designated Tech Hub, Maine's Tech Hub is led by the University of Maine in partnership with Maine Technology Institute and the Maine Department of Labor.

🍂 MTI’s innovation ecosystem is thriving this fall! 🍂As cooler temperatures and shorter days arrive, we’re looking ahead...
24/09/2026

🍂 MTI’s innovation ecosystem is thriving this fall! 🍂
As cooler temperatures and shorter days arrive, we’re looking ahead to a busy season of connection, collaboration, and momentum across Maine’s innovation community.

Here’s what’s happening:
✅ A new round of funding for MTI’s Innovation Ecosystem Development Program (IEDP), supporting organizations that help Maine’s innovation-driven companies form, grow, and scale
âś… The IEDP Challenge application is now open, with a deadline of October 14 at 5 p.m. and upcoming Zoom information sessions
✅ Our fall networking event is coming up on October 7, hosted at the University of Maine as part of Forest Biomaterials Week and in collaboration with Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub

We’re grateful to everyone helping strengthen Maine’s innovation ecosystem and look forward to seeing many of you this fall!

👉 Stay tuned for event details and registration information. Read the full post here: https://www.mainetechnology.org/updates/funding-and-fall-connections-whats-happening-at-mti/

Breakthrough Maine is back for another year of bringing Maine’s innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and co...
23/09/2026

Breakthrough Maine is back for another year of bringing Maine’s innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and community leaders together.

MTI is proud to partner with Northeastern University’s Roux Institute on this event series, creating opportunities to connect, share ideas, and strengthen Maine’s innovation ecosystem.

From entrepreneurship and emerging technologies to research and economic development, Breakthrough Maine highlights the people and ideas helping move Maine forward.

We’re excited for what’s ahead.
Learn more and explore the 2026 event lineup: https://roux.northeastern.edu/breakthrough-maine-series/

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