News & Stories
MTEC SMARTZONE ANNOUNCES SIX-COMPANY COHORT FOR THE 2026 AMMP ACCELERATOR
HOUGHTON, MI – [April 21, 2026] - MTEC SmartZone is thrilled to announce its 2026 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program (AMMP) Accelerator companies! Chosen through a rigorous application and review process involving MTEC’s AMMP team and ecosystem partners,...
MTEC Monthly March 2026
Spring has officially arrived, and innovation is in full bloom at MTEC SmartZone. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find stories of growth and local roots, including a Houghton-based company’s journey through a major acquisition, an expansion at Great Lakes Sound...
Great Lakes Sound & Vibration Celebrates Major Facility Expansion
On March 20, 2026, Great Lakes Sound & Vibration (GLSV) celebrated the expansion of its Franklin Township facility. This ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of an $8.5 million-dollar project and 26,000 square feet of new space the company will use to...
Inside our Reimagining Leadership Conference
On February 24, 2026, MTEC SmartZone welcomed over 55 small business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs to its Reimagining Leadership Conference. This event was designed to explore what leadership looks like today, where it’s headed next, and how to effectively lead...
MTEC SMARTZONE ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECT MANAGER
HOUGHTON, MI – [March 19, 2026] - MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce that Hannah Maat has joined the team as a Project Manager. In this role, Maat will help early-stage companies transform innovative concepts into market-ready solutions. She will work closely with...
LONGSTANDING MTEC SMARTZONE CLIENT ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY ACQUIRED BY YORK SPACE SYSTEMS
HOUGHTON, MI – [March 13, 2026] - Orbion Space Technology, a client of MTEC SmartZone since its inception a decade ago, has announced its acquisition by York Space Systems. This marks a major milestone not only for Orbion, but also for MTEC. What started as an idea...
BRCĒ, MTEC SMARTZONE AMMP PARTICIPANT TO APPEAR ON SHARK TANK
HOUGHTON, MI – [February 26, 2026] – BRCĒ, a 2025 Advance Materials & Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator Program (AMMP) participant, will appear on Shark Tank on March 4th at 10 PM EST on ABC. A Full Circle Moment Growing up, cofounder Madhav Aggarwal watched...
MTEC Supports the Next Generation of Venture Leaders at MTU
MTEC SmartZone recently had the opportunity to engage with Michigan Tech’s Husky Innovate Venture group as they prepared for the Warrior Ventures Ilitch Venture Capital Case Competition, hosted by Wayne State University. Director of Husky Innovation, Dr. Woock, has...
Finding their way home: The Opportunity to Return North
Return North is more than just a career fair, it’s a year-round initiative working to connect future (or returning) Yoopers with meaning career opportunities in the UP. We feel everyone should have the opportunity to build their career in the most beautiful part of...