by Allison Szlachta | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Section 232 Policy Recognition Reinforces Strategic Role of Domestic Processing In January 2026, federal policy formally recognized processed critical minerals and derivative products as a national security category — a development that underscores the growing...
by Allison Szlachta | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Newsletter
As the seasons change, MTEC SmartZone is moving forward with fresh opportunities and exciting achievements. This month, we celebrated Sequestro’s first-place win at TCNewTech, opened applications for the 2026 AAMP Accelerator, highlighted the Going PRO Talent Fund...
by Allison Szlachta | Sep 24, 2025 | News
Find your Career at the 9th Annual Return North Career Fair MTEC SmartZone and Partners present the 9th Annual Upper Peninsula-Wide Career Fair, Inviting Alumni, Former Residents, and Friends of the U.P. to discover professional opportunities and return back to the...
by Allison Szlachta | Sep 19, 2025 | News
HOUGHTON, MI – Friday, September 19, 2025 – Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation (MTEC) SmartZone is pleased to announce Allison Szlachta as its new Marketing Manager. Allison has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Michigan Technological University, as well as...
by Annalina Van Hercke | Sep 5, 2025 | News
DETROIT & HOUGHTON, MI – September 5, 2025 – As the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program (AMMP) Accelerator wraps up its second summer of programming, we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025 cohort and look forward to what lies ahead for our...
by Annalina Van Hercke | Aug 4, 2025 | News
Client Spotlight – NuKol | HOUGHTON, MI NuKol, an emerging clean-tech startup founded by Chris Anderson, is tackling one of the industrial sector’s most persistent challenges: reducing reliance on coal without sacrificing performance. A member of MTEC...
