MTI Funds $1.47 Million in Awards to 4 Maine Technology Clusters

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) approved four new awards from its Cluster Initiative Program (CIP) for collaborative projects that boost Maine’s high-potential technology-intensive clusters. The awards were given to TechPlace at Brunswick Landing, the University of Southern Maine Cybersecurity Cluster, the Composites Engineering and Research Lab at Southern Maine Community College and the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute at the University of Maine at Orono. “These projects will enhance collaboration and innovation between public and private sector entities and will lead to the development of new businesses, products, processes, skilled workforce, and jobs.” Said Brian Whitney, MTI’s president. Read full story

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