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Jackson Lab awarded over $130M in grant funding in 2022
December 21, 2022Headquartered in Bar Harbor, the biomedical research institute achieved its second-highest grant funding year in 2022; grants related to Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative disease were among the mix.
December 21, 2022
Governor's awards cite 4 Maine businesses for ‘excellence’
Updated: December 13, 2022This year's winners of the Governor's Awards for Business Excellence represent sectors from seaweed to solar.
Updated: December 13, 2022
Northern Light inks deal with diagnostic testing giant
December 9, 2022A Quest Diagnostics rapid response lab in the Bangor area and select Northern Light Health hospital labs will perform tests requiring rapid results.
December 9, 2022
Money talks: From pitch contests to grants, how some Maine startups are becoming fundraising stars
Updated: November 28, 2022Some Maine startups are racking up pitch-off wins before going on to other fundraising, while others prefer more specialized accelerator programs and grants.
Updated: November 28, 2022
Jackson Lab launches endowment to broaden DEI efforts
November 15, 2022It's hoped the initiatives, including a pilot program to bring scientists from underrepresented populations to JAX, will create a more inclusive culture and specialized mentorships.
November 15, 2022
IDEXX beats Q3 expectations, but again downgrades full-year outlook
October 31, 2022The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company said a stronger U.S. dollar is projected to reduce full-year reported revenue growth by around 4%.
October 31, 2022
UNE researchers will see eye problems through a better lens, thanks to $6.6M grant
Updated: October 26, 2022Funding will be used to study chronic dry eye and changes to the corneal nerves following an injury, both of which the lead researcher calls "serious clinical problems."
Updated: October 26, 2022
$5M in grants available to help Maine tech startups expand
Updated: October 21, 2022The funding represents the second round of grants from the Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy, or PRIME Fund, administered by the Maine Technology Institute.
Updated: October 21, 2022
Augusta lab triples space, looks to hire in growing field
October 19, 2022A soil-health testing company is expanding to accommodate increasing demand in the science of climate-smart farming.
October 19, 2022
Australian soil sequestration firm expands in SoPo
Updated: October 7, 2022Greater Portland has the ability to attract talent from Boston’s biotech hub and internationally, says the company chief. Fungal organisms can capture carbon harnessed by agricultural plants, ultimately stabilizing it in the soil.
Updated: October 7, 2022
How to define your scope of work: A primer for lenders, borrowers, grantors and grantees
Updated: October 3, 2023Guest columnist Tom Kittredge, senior investment officer at Maine Technology Institute, says coming up with an effective "written scope of work" is a key part of whether a project succeeds or fails.
Updated: October 3, 2023
Covetrus adds to C-suite with former Petco exec
September 26, 2022Michelle Bonfillo started in as chief people officer at Covetrus on Sept. 19, reporting to Covetrus President and CEO Ben Wolin.
September 26, 2022
Growth of life sciences jobs in Maine outpaces U.S. rate
September 21, 2022A new report shows that Maine life science companies increased employment by 42% in the past five years.
September 21, 2022
On the Record: Portland startup Kinotek aims to ‘set the gold standard for movement analysis’
Updated: September 19, 2022Joey Spitz, the company's chief operating officer, cites perseverance as the most important quality for an entrepreneur.
Updated: September 19, 2022
Finger on the pulse: Five innovative startups set out to ‘disrupt’ health care
Updated: September 19, 2022Innovation in health care is sparking a flurry of new business activity in Maine.
Updated: September 19, 2022
UMaine's impact on biomedical innovation: Startups and spin-offs
Updated: September 19, 2022Innovation in health care is sparking startups and spin-offs out of the University of Maine.
Updated: September 19, 2022
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