News & Stories
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...
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...