Here at MTEC SmartZone, December has been nothing short of busy- in the best possible way. From space technology, to shipbuilding, fishing product innovation and new facilities, our clients have been stacking up wins across the board.
Together, these stories highlight what MTEC SmartZone is all about: wild ideas, innovative growth, and entrepreneurs making a positive impact. As we wrap up 2025, we couldn’t be prouder of what our clients are doing. Here’s to carrying this momentum straight into the new year!
Small Business Support Hub Success Story: Superior Fishing Products
Learn how Superior Fishing Products turned a lifelong love of fishing into a fast-growing manufacturing business. With support from the Small Business Support Hub Grant, they were able to purchase an advanced 3D scanning technology to streamline production, eliminate manual errors, and accelerate new product development. Click below to read their full success story.
Hawk Technologies Awarded U.S. Navy-Funded Shipbuilding Research Contract
Hawk Technologies has recently been awarded a Navy-funded research contract to develop an AI-powered system that modernizes shipbuilding design. Discover how this milestone is advancing innovation in the U.P. Click below to read the full story.
Orbion Space Technology: A Season of Success
From award-winning achievements to the next generation of talent, discover how Orbion Space Technology is shaping the future of satellite propulsion. Read the full story behind their remarkable year of innovation and momentum.
SmartStart Class Wraps Up Another Successful Session
The Fall 2025 SmartStart cohort wrapped up with a wave of new ideas from local entrepreneurs. From building confidence to creating investor-ready pitch decks, this free program continues to turn big ideas into potential, viable ventures. See what emerged this past session.
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Congratulations to Revex Technologies on the launch of their brand-new website! This platform is a great reflection of the tremendous progress Revex has made towards commercialization. Their commitment to advancing sustainable critical minerals processing and production is something we feel deserves to be recognized.
We’re proud to have Revex Technologies as part of the MTEC SmartZone’s community. It has been an honor to witness their dedication and creativity in all that they do. A special thanks to the Matthew Monte for his exceptional efforts in bringing this new website to life.
MTEC is excited to see what’s ahead for Revex as they keep driving meaningful impact in the tech and manufacturing sectors.
Sequestro: New Lab, New Opportunities
A 2025 AMMP participant, Sequestro, recently announced some exciting achievements. Last month, the team officially moved into its first dedicated lab facility at MI-HQ in Ann Arbor, MI. This is a major milestone for the business; allowing them to scale operations, expand R&D, streamline pilot testing and, ultimately, make a lasting, real-world impact. Adding to the momentum, the company also secured its first pre-seed investment from the Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund. This investment is a significant towards advancing its mission of contamination-free water, for all.
