Maine Technology Institute

Founded in 2011 as a spin-off from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Compotech has grown from a small engineering team into an advanced manufacturing company serving the U.S. Department of Defense.

With support from Maine Technology Institute, Compotech scaled its manufacturing operations, expanded production capabilities, and continued building high-performance defense solutions right here in Maine. Today, the company operates a 50,000-square-foot facility in Brewer, employs about 80 people, and has developed protective systems that have helped safeguard up to 5,500 soldiers.

📖 Read the full Innovation Spotlight here: https://www.mainetechnology.org/impact/innovator-spotlight/compotech/

💡Part of Maine's innovation ecosystem? Curious about startups? This one's for you.

During Startup Maine Week, Maine Technology Institute is hosting a networking event at The Maine Center on Tuesday, May 19 | 4:30–6:00 PM.
Come connect with entrepreneurs, partners, and MTI portfolio companies shaping Maine’s future.

✨ Free to attend
✨ Light food and beverages provided
✨ No Startup Maine Week registration required to attend networking event, registration to Startup Maine Week is a separate, ticketed registration process

Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection, and community.
🎫 RSVP here: https://www.mainetechnology.org/startupmaineweek-2026-networking-event/

We're proud to support Startup Maine Week 2026 — four days of founder programming, keynotes, and real connections for Maine's startup community. May 18–21 in Portland.

Check out the full agenda and grab a ticket for your team.

🗓 Full agenda: https://app.startupmaine.org/
🎟 Register: https://startupmaineweek.regfox.com/2026

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/