News & Stories
MTEC SMARTZONE OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 AMMP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
MTEC SmartZone invites advanced materials and manufacturing startups to apply for its proven accelerator, supporting commercialization, mentorship, and scalable growth across the midwest. Houghton, MI — [February 5, 2026]— MTEC SmartZone is proud to announce that...
MTEC Monthly January 2026
2026 is off to a powerful- and unmistakably Keweenaw- start at MTEC SmartZone. As the region digs out from nearly 100 inches of snowfall this season, we want to highlight a first-ever product launch, national-scale growth, and strategic investment. You’ll also find...
Steelhead Technologies receives $84M Investment from Mainsail Partners
Steelhead Technologies, an alumni client of MTEC SmartZone, received an $84 M growth capital investment from Mainsail Partners just before the end of 2025. While many manufacturers still rely on clipboards, physical tracking tools, or spreadsheets, Steelhead’s...
SightLine Celebrates a Successful Acquisition
MTEC SmartZone is proud to celebrate its’ former client, SightLine, and their recent success in being inquired by MeetYourClass. Their growth and acquisition mark a major milestone not only for the company, but for Michigan’s innovative network in the UP and beyond....
Delano Bat Company 90-Minute Sell-Out
When Delano Bat Company opened sales for the first time in December 2025, the response was more than what anyone could have imagined. The flagship limited release of their Original GamerTM BBCOR bat sold out in just 90 minutes and again sold out just a month later....
MTEC CLIENT REVEX TECHNOLOGIES STATEMENT ON PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS DESIGNATION UNDER SECTION 232 POLICY
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...
MTEC Monthly December 2025
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...
Fall 2025 SmartStart Class Wraps Up Another Successful Session
MTEC’s SmartStart program, led by VP of Business Development Jason Mack, has officially concluded another session. With this session complete, MTEC SmartZone was able to celebrate another season full of fresh ideas. The SmartStart program is designed for anyone with a...
Small Business Support Hub Success Story: Superior Fishing Products
Mark Heltunen has always loved fishing. Some of his earliest and fondest memories have been on the waters of Lake Superior. As Mark grew older and his fishing hobby became more advanced, he noticed a gap in the market. Many of the products he relied on didn’t fully...