News & Stories
Small Business Support Hub Success Story: Gg’s Gifts & Boutique
How a 19-year-old entrepreneur turned her passion into a thriving local business with a little help from the Small Business Support Hub Meet Gracie Huotari, a 19-year-old with a clear vision and a whole lot of drive. What started as a dream quickly became reality when...
MTEC Monthly June 2025
As spring winds down and the longer days of summer begin, MTEC SmartZone is wrapping up key initiatives and building momentum for a season full of growth. This month, we were fortunate to welcome external guests including Jim Baker from MTU, Ryan Galerneau from MMTC,...
Turning Ideas into Impact: AMMP Accelerator Hits Its Stride
Building Momentum: Founders Sharpen Their Tools in Weeks 5–8 As the AMMP Accelerator crosses the halfway mark, the energy is undeniable. In Weeks 5 through 8, our founders shifted from foundation-laying to active refinement, tackling financial models, testing...
MTEC Monthly May 2025
As spring brings new life to the Keweenaw, fresh energy is taking hold across our region’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape. This month, we’re highlighting progress from the Return North initiative, sharing success stories from the Small Business Support Hub,...
Building the Future of Advanced Materials: One Week at a Time
The AMMP Accelerator is well underway and momentum is growing. From deep-tech material breakthroughs to clean energy solutions, these founders are tapping into local resources, expert mentorship, and a thriving entrepreneurial community to bring transformative...
Small Business Support Hub Success Story: White Water Associates
A Small Business Support Hub grant helps a long-standing environmental lab stay resilient and responsive in remote Michigan. Tucked in the forested community of Amasa, Michigan, just off the banks of the Hemlock River, White Water Associates has quietly become one of...
MTEC Monthly April 2025
As the Keweenaw shakes off winter, we’re leaning into a season of growth and momentum. From launching our 2025 AMMP Accelerator cohort to spotlighting creative founders like Adam Meckler of GigBoss, bold ideas are blooming across the region. Check out upcoming events,...
MTEC SmartZone Announces AMMP Accelerator 2025 Cohort
HOUGHTON, MI - April 14, 2025 – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the six selected cohort companies for the 2025 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program (AMMP) Accelerator. The six selected cohort companies are BRCĒ, RecyKol Technologies, Sequestro Inc.,...
Transforming the Way Musicians Manage Their Gigs
Client Spotlight – GigBoss HOUGHTON, MI – April 2, 2025 – The Innovation Journey, powered by MTEC SmartZone, is a series that highlights our standout clients. This week, we focus on one of our newer clients who developed an app to make musicians’ lives...