News & Stories
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...
A Scientifically Proven Success- Eagle ProSix
Horse owners, trainers, and equine healthcare professionals know the challenges that go along with the proper care and maintenance of these powerful, yet sensitive animals. Helping a horse recover their balance and confidence after injury or stress is a tedious,...
MICHIGAN COATINGS FIRM ACHIEVES QP3 CERTIFICATION, EXPANDS ROLE IN U.S. NAVY MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAIN
Wildwood Coating, Inc. has earned AMPP QP3 certification, becoming Michigan’s only coatings provider with the defense designation and securing its role in U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs. Dollar Bay, MI — [February 23, 2026]— Defense manufacturing supplier Wildwood...
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...