Maine (statewide)New
MTI Business Innovation Funding
From Maine Technology Institute (MTI)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $100,000Grants typically $10,000 to $30,000 for first-time applicants. Cumulative up to $100,000
- Deadline
- RollingNo closing date
- Matching funds
- You pay 50% in cash (some in-kind at lower levels)
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Big job A full proposal and several steps.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to mainetechnology.org.
Who can apply
- Maine-based companies with innovative projects in MTI's technology sectors that meet MTI's innovation standard and have access to at least 1:1 matching funds (cash required; some in-kind at lower levels)
Technology, manufacturing, and research
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
First-time applicants usually start with smaller requests.
Before you apply
Take MTI's short eligibility assessment, then join a first-Friday 10am office hours session.
Heads up
Maine grants for tech and innovation projects, usually $10k to $30k for first-timers.
Checked on mainetechnology.org, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
Similar grants
- New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants: $1,000
- Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award: Up to $8,000
- Northeast SARE Farmer Grant: Up to $50,000
Questions about MTI Business Innovation Funding
How much is MTI Business Innovation Funding?
Grants typically $10,000 to $30,000 for first-time applicants. Cumulative up to $100,000.
When can I apply for MTI Business Innovation Funding?
Any time. Applications are rolling, with no single closing date.
Who can apply for MTI Business Innovation Funding?
Maine-based companies with innovative projects in MTI's technology sectors that meet MTI's innovation standard and have access to at least 1:1 matching funds (cash required; some in-kind at lower levels).
Does MTI Business Innovation Funding require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 50% in cash (some in-kind at lower levels).
Where was MTI Business Innovation Funding checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.