Building on the Success

By the year 2020, MTEC SmartZone's mission is to create 750 jobs through the commercialization of technology anchored by research universities.

The Start-Up Program that Works!

Through our pre-incubation program, organizations will have access to business coaching assistance in order to discover that commercial opportunity.

Discover the Talent. Realize the Benefits.

Fortune 500 companies, like Jackson National Life Insurance and CONTROLTEC, have discovered the many benefits of using Michigan Tech student talent to get work done.

Energizing High-Tech Business Growth

MTEC SmartZone has progressed through the years, making an impact on the local community through increased employment, income, and wealth.

Work where you love to live!


In the past week we have attended the Russian ballet performance of Cinderella, a Michigan Tech hockey game (winning the Winter Carnival series!), a wine tasting, a parade through the snow in Hancock, and spent time on the Michigan Tech cross country ski trails. All of this with no traffic jams.


And, two of MTEC’s graduate companies were nominated for SparkPlug awards by the Chamber of Commerce. Talon Research has grown to 15 employees, selling their bridge guard services all over the United States. GS Engineering with 60 engineers was nominated for Person/Project of the Year. The Copper Country is home to companies who are the best in the world at what they do, and employ skilled people who want to live and work here, in the Upper Peninsula.


Talent wanted! With growth comes the need for people with the skills to lead companies to the next level. If you have always wanted to move back to the Copper Country, make sure you talk to us. People here are working where they love to live! You, too, can realize that dream.



Marilyn Clark, CEO
MTEC SmartZone