On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 20 students attending two Michigan Technological University Summer Youth Program (SYP) classes, Be Your Own Boss and Stock Market with Blizzard, visited MTEC SmartZone to… Continue reading
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Orbion to supply propulsion for General Atomics weather satellite
MTEC SmartZone client Orbion Space Technology will be suppling a propulsion system for a U.S. Space Force prototype weather satellite, under a contract with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS). In… Continue reading
SwimSmart Warning Systems Awarded $20K Business Accelerator Fund Proposal
MTEC SmartZone announces that SwimSmart Warning Systems has been approved for a Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) award of $20,000 for continued development of their internet-connected beach warning system. This system… Continue reading
Keweenaw Hosts Two Delegations from Finland
Several Finnish delegates, including Okko-Pekka Salmimies, Consul General of Finland, visited the Keweenaw Peninsula this month. Finland’s Ambassador Consul General, Business Finland, TVV, Finland’s Embassy U.S., Business Joensuu along with… Continue reading
MTEC SmartZone Clients Present at University Idea Showcase
On May 12th, two MTEC SmartZone clients, Bayle Golden and Rourke Sylvain, presented during the First Annual TCNewTech University Idea Showcase. Golden placed second and earned audience favorite ($2,000 total… Continue reading
MTEC SmartZone Hires New Development and Marketing Manager
HOUGHTON, MI – May 20, 2022 – Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation (MTEC) SmartZone announces it has hired Amanda Jackson to their team as the Development and Marketing Manager. Amanda has… Continue reading
Sparkplug Awards night is a Win!
March 7, 2022 The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce held its annual Sparkplug Awards banquet inside the Memorial Union Building ballroom on the campus of Michigan Tech last week Thursday, March… Continue reading
MTEC SmartZone successful in obtaining Rural Development Fund Grant
HOUGHTON, MI – February 23, 2022 – The Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation (MTEC SmartZone) is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2022 Rural Development Fund Grant… Continue reading
2022 Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition: Supporting Michigan Tech’s Entrepreneurs
The annual Bob Mark Business Model Pitch event is an event aimed at showcasing new business ideas by Michigan Tech undergraduate and graduate students during Innovation Week. HOUGHTON, MI –… Continue reading
Back To Michigan Wins Awards for Excellence in Economic Development
January 4, 2021 – Back To Michigan, a state-wide talent attraction event series was awarded a Silver and Bronze ranking by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at the Council’s… Continue reading