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After winning $225K grant, Orono startup moves ahead with ocean-friendly drink lid
Updated: September 29, 2020With help from experts at the Maine Technology Institute, Paramount Planet Product won a National Science Foundation grant for its innovation. MTI has helped dozens of Maine companies apply for such grants.
Updated: September 29, 2020
Lewiston ed tech startup takes home $25K prize in Top Gun showcase
September 25, 2020The software company, started by a pair of local teachers, was the winner out of a field of 44 entrants that began in the pitch-off competition eight months ago.
September 25, 2020
King sees telehealth as 'real shift,' opportunity for Maine
Updated: September 23, 2020In a Q&A with Mainebiz, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, shares his thoughts on the growing telehealth trend and how Maine can attract more innovative companies to the fast-growing niche.
Updated: September 23, 2020
Two Maine organizations awarded federal innovation accelerator grants
September 17, 2020Central Maine Growth Council is creating a $1.2 million startup accelerator supported by the EDA grant, while Maine Center for Enterprise Development is looking to provide infrastructure for the state's growing bioscience industry.
September 17, 2020Ask ACE: But what is the gig economy?
Updated: September 21, 2020A contributing expert responds to a reader by discussing what the gig economy is all about, and the increasingly critical role it plays within the entrepreneur community today.
Updated: September 21, 2020
Maine entrepreneur harvests a new idea for startup
Updated: September 7, 2020At 22 years old, he's already been working for years to figure out a way of converting hemp stalks into an efficient-energy product. Now he's on the verge of succeeding at his quest.
Updated: September 7, 2020
New business still on tap, as four newcomers keep Maine's craft beer buzz going
Updated: September 7, 2020While this isn’t an easy year to run any business or start a new one, four newcomers to Maine’s craft beer industry may be defying expectations. The startups are in Belfast, Pittsfield, West Bath and Wiscasset.
Updated: September 7, 2020
Startup journey: Maine’s Top Gun program has a growing list of successful alumni
Updated: September 7, 2020The entrepreneurial training program has helped cultivate over 240 startups since its founding in 2009, creating a supportive "ecosystem" of both fledgling businesspeople and experienced mentors.
Updated: September 7, 2020
Immigrant Welcome Center seeks next leader to carry on Nahimana's legacy
Updated: September 4, 2020The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed — but not replace — the late Alain J. Nahimana.
Updated: September 4, 2020
UV sanitizing machine, now being tested in Biddeford, could combat coronavirus
September 2, 2020The goal is to produce a safe, easy-to-use conveyor sanitizer that can kill over 95% of surface viral matter of objects placed on the conveyor.
September 2, 2020
MTI awards $2.16M to 10 innovation projects, funding 1,600 jobs across Maine
Updated: September 1, 2020Recipients include Brunswick-based STARC Systems, which was awarded $307,500 towards a $4.57 million project to invest in automated equipment for infection isolation solutions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within hospitals.
Updated: September 1, 2020
Like their clients, Maine entrepreneur support programs learn to operate online
Updated: September 1, 2020Going online removed geographic constraints for companies, mentors, speakers and judges to be able to participate in the programs.
Updated: September 1, 2020
New pitch competition aims to help Maine's marine and coastal businesses
August 25, 2020Maine Sea Grant hopes to tap into the Maine coast's "tradition of ingenuity" by launching a pitch competition that offers winners up to $15,000 for new or existing projects.
August 25, 2020
'Stick to who you are' and other tips from startup stars in Mainebiz forum
August 18, 2020From storytelling to succession planning, five Maine entrepreneurs shared practical tips, insights and mistakes they've made in Tuesday's hour-long virtual Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
August 18, 2020
Upstart Maine receives $60K to strengthen small businesses in Bangor area
August 14, 2020The Bangor region has an increasing number of innovation-driven startups that are developing products and services for sale to the nation and world.
August 14, 2020
SEO-powered Portland law firm on expansion drive
August 10, 2020Opticliff Law recently added an attorney with a background in estate planning and corporate law and is actively seeking a real estate attorney to round out the team.
August 10, 2020
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