Who is MTEC SmartZone?
MTEC SmartZone is the Western U.P.’s hub for entrepreneurship, based in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan.
We partner with local founders to help them develop their ideas into market-ready businesses through education, mentorship, resources, and strategic connections.
Our commercialization process and statewide network allow entrepreneurs to access the knowledge, funding, and people necessary to grow. We serve high-tech and small business entrepreneurs
from all industries in pursuit of our mission to help build a prosperous regional economy.
At MTEC SmartZone we turn wild ideas into wildly successful businesses.
Where to Find Us
Lakeshore Center | Houghton
The Lakeshore Center offers shared office space for Michigan Tech, commercial tenants, MTEC SmartZone, and our clients. The building features upgraded office spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and conference facilities.
Skyline Commons | Hancock
Our Hancock location is in the building formerly known as the Jutila Center. The fourth-floor space now serves as the home of the 2025 AMMP Accelerator Program
Powerhouse | Houghton
One of our locations is home to our long time client, Orbion, offering beautiful views of the Portage—and even more impressive work happening inside. Once a source of power for the area, it now helps power satellites. From coal to ions, the evolution continues.
