Manufacturing & Industry
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Domestic Trade Programs & Resources
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NEW Maine DECD Market Profile for Medical Supplies & Equipment Manufacturing
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SpaceCom Entrepreneur Summit (SES) - Central to the summit is the Entrepreneur Challenge, a global competition featuring startup space companies from around the world. Click here to learn more about the Challenge, as well as other SpaceCom events.
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Manufacturers' Association of Maine B2B Lead Generation - The Manufacturer's Association of Maine's Business Growth Services Team can help you access new domestic markets and establish leads - click the link to learn more.
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Maine Composites Alliance Supply Chain Database - MCA is constructing a multi-industry database of companies and organizations within the Maine composites supply chain. Click the link to learn more about the benefits your operation can enjoy by being part of this free resource, and click here to view the database itself.
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Maine Center for Entrepreneurs Top Gun Program - A 15 week educational experience and competition for entrepreneurs with the desire to grow. Winners will receive a cash prize, which in previous years has come in the form of a $25,000 check.
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Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) - Funding for innovative and entrepreneurial companies, with initial funding awarded in the following areas: 1) programs & events that support increased capital, market access, and/or talent access; or 2) that build upon Maine's innovative and entrepreneurial culture.
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UMaine Advanced Manufacturing Center Product Development - Consult, conceptualize, and prototype your product with Maine's flagship university. Then, materialize your vision through their network of over 260 private manufacturers across New England.
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E2Tech Sustaining Partner Program - Invest in Maine's premier clean technology business and economic development organization, and they will promote your company through their numerous network channels across the region.
Grants & Loans
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SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance Program (TAP) - If you’re in need of high-risk, early stage technology financing, MTI’s TAP program offers funding and technical assistance to help you craft your winning proposal for SBIR/STTR funding.
Trade Shows & Events
- The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) - Click here to attend the largest advanced composites & materials conference on the continent.
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Process Expo - Discover new technological innovations, learn about emerging trends, and mingle with industry experts at the largest food and beverage processing trade show in the USA.
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Pultrusion Conference - Bringing over 200 industry leaders together, this virtual networking event features industry innovations, educational live webinars, and an opportunity to submit an abstract for presentation. Early bird registration rates end December 4th with normal rates continuing thereafter. The abstract submission deadline is October 9th.
Other Industry Resources
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Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership - From at-home craftspeople to high-manufacturing operations, MaineMEP can help your business overcome obstacles related to innovation, increasing profits, maximizing efficiency, and more.
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Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center - Maine PTAC focuses on giving you technical assistance and training to better position your business to win and perform on government contracts at the local, state, and federal levels.
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New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center - Financial help for import-impacted manufacturers looking to adjust their businesses and outmaneuver foreign competition
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Read the 2023 reports on General Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Manufacturing.
