Maine transitions to Innovative Economy

Maine's economy is in the process of transition from one dependent upon natural resources to one dependent upon innovation. The way of life for agriculture, fishing and forestry is changing and has been changing for a generation. Manufacturing is also changing with the commodity production going off-shore. Even in the service sector, the commodity jobs, such as call centers, are being relocated off-shore. What is left for the U.S. and Maine?

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Maine Office of Innovation

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Technology Center
Providing tailored business assistance to new companies.

MTI
Offering early-stage capital & assistance to encourage innovation.

EPSCoR
Research Funding
Technology clusters offer brighter future for Maine’s economy
Maine’s investments during the last decade have helped 16 sustainable and emerging clusters. What is a cluster and is your company a part of one?
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Read Maine’s Technology Sectors and Clusters: Status and strategy.

Fast Forward >>

Are you a business owner looking for early-stage capital and assistance to encourage innovation? Visit MTI

Are you a researcher interested in more information about intellectual property and commercialization? Visit The University of Maine patents web page.

Are you a policy maker searching for examples of positive impact of innovation in Maine, go to Maine’s Innovation Economy.