Surge Hydro continued its winning streak on Thursday evening as it took took top spot (and the $1,200 first-prize purse) at the Pitch York…
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UMaine Business Challenge names 2017 finalists
Five teams of college entrepreneurs in Maine have been selected to compete in the sixth annual UMaine Business Challenge. These college entrepreneurs will now…
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LePage proposes $500K annual appropriation for Maine Venture Fund
Tucked away in the proposed biennial budget Gov. Paul LePage released in January is an initiative to provide $500,000 a year to the Maine…
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Jean Hoffman launches family foundation, makes first angel investment
Jean Hoffman has been busy in the 10 months since she led her former pet pharmaceutical company, Putney Inc., through a $200 million all-cash…
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Surge Hydro wins fourth and final Pitch York County event
Surge Hydro on Thursday evening won the fourth Pitch York County business pitch contest, taking home $750 and a chance to compete in the final…
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Surge Hydro wins award at national Cleantech Open
Surge Hydro, the Belfast-based company working on utilizing our country’s existing hydroelectric facilities, won an award on Thursday evening at the national Cleantech Open…
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MTI grants $52,476 to seven companies in January
The Maine Technology Institute awarded $52,476 in grants to seven Maine companies in January. MTI awarded five TechStart grants totaling $24,350 and two Business…
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MaineHealth, Unum commit $200K to support startup accelerator in Portland
MaineHealth and Unum are betting that technology startups will drive significant innovation and growth within the healthcare industry, and are investing money and resources…
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Maine SBDC clients raise $47.1M in 2016
Business owners that sought assistance from the Maine Small Business Development Centers raised $47.1 million in capital during 2016, more than any other year in the…