Maine Technology Institute

Maine has an impressive range of resources devoted to helping businesses start, grow and bring new ideas to market. Here are some ideas about where to get started.

Hüga Heat is a Southport-based startup that makes battery-powered seat cushions for outdoor use.

Mainebiz breaks down some of the highlights from the four-day gathering in Portland.

The founding director of the Maine Life Sciences Center sees the state's economic future in developing the sector.

Saco Bay Sea Farms is developing a “plug-and-play” aquaculture coworking space, allowing farmers to test sea farming practices at a fraction of the cost typically required.

The advanced composites center will join two other specialized manufacturing facilities, creating a hub for advanced manufacturing, metal and composite fabrication and technology development.

The funding will allow the Biddeford-based university to invest in specialized equipment for use by researchers, companies and institutions across the region.

Maine Plywood USA LLC, set to receive $11.9 million in loan guarantees through the USDA Rural Development program, is expected to employ up to 110 people.

FocusMaine, which is nearing the end of its planned 10-year run, sparked creation of more than 1,500 jobs.

The recent wave of expansions demonstrates that Maine’s life sciences sector is not only growing, but putting down long-term roots.