Maine Technology Institute

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Free AI training for Maine businesses through MERC AI!

If you’re a Maine-based business ready to innovate, this opportunity is for you.

Here’s what’s included:
• Up to 3 Coursera licenses per business
• Unlimited access to Coursera’s GenAI course catalog
• Self-paced learning designed around your business goals
• Courses for all levels—from AI fundamentals to advanced applications

No prior AI experience required. Just be Maine-based and ready to put AI to work.
Supported by MTI and the USM School of Business. Space is limited.

Apply now: https://www.mainetechnology.org/explore-funding-programs/maine-entrepreneurial-resource-corps-merc/merc-ai/

🚀 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
💡 Presentations from ecosystem partners
📢 Updates from MTI + DECD
🤝 Networking with Maine’s innovation community

📅 Next meetup: Thursday, July 16 | 11 AM – 12 PM ET

🔗 Join us on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 885 1364 7732 | Passcode: 141648

🌱 MTI's innovation ecosystem is thriving this summer! 🌱
As we enjoy these longer, sun-filled days, we're reflecting on a season of connection, collaboration, and momentum across Maine's innovation community.

Here’s what’s happening:
✅ A successful MTI Networking & Portfolio Event with more than a dozen portfolio companies and a packed room of innovators, supporters, and community leaders
✅ Continued progress at the Maine Life Sciences Center, including active advisory board committees and planning for shared lab and clinical research investments
✅ Registration is open for the Federal Funding Summit on July 16, offering guidance on federal funding opportunities and access to free support from MTI’s TAP team

We're grateful to everyone who joined us this spring and look forward to gathering again this fall in the Bangor/Orono region.

👉 Read the full update here: https://www.mainetechnology.org/updates/june-momentum-building-relationships-advancing-innovation/

Maine Discovery Museum has been bringing science to the public through our programs and educational work for well over a decade. We've highlighted and celebrated Maine science with the Maine Science Festival. It's time for the next step: Maine Science Awards: Lifetime Achievement ✳ Innovation ✳ Impact ✳ Surprising Science ✳ Advancing Trust in Science

Nominations are open until June 30th, and we'll be celebrating our awardees October 15th at Hollywood Casino Bangor. Nomination form: https://forms.gle/uA9RERKBC3kzigqv9.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Free AI training for Maine businesses! Transform your Maine business with cutting-edge AI skills through MERC AI!.

What you'll get:
• Up to 3 Coursera licenses per business
• Unlimited access to Coursera's GenAI catalog
• Self-paced learning tailored to YOUR business needs
• Courses for every skill level from AI basics to advanced applications

No experience needed—just be Maine-based and ready to innovate! Supported by MTI and USM School of Business. Space limited!
Apply now: https://www.mainetechnology.org/explore-funding-programs/maine-entrepreneurial-resource-corps-merc/merc-ai/