by MTEC SmartZone | May 19, 2023 | Client Stories
Congratulations to Rourke Sylvain and Ali Dabas, who not only made it through the qualifying rounds of the 2023 Rice Business Plan Competition with their start-up pitch for imi – integrated molecular innovations, an electrochemical biosensor for T4...
by MTEC SmartZone | May 12, 2023 | Client Stories
By Amanda JacksonIf you’ve met Jake Northey, you know he has lots of experience in the business of starting up businesses. But being an entrepreneur can have its highs and lows, and sometimes when things don’t work out it’s not necessarily a failure. I sat down with...
by MTEC SmartZone | Apr 21, 2023 | Client Stories
The 2023 NextCycle Michigan Team Showcase took place at the TechTown Detroit Innovation Center in Detroit on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Showcase featured 15 teams pitching their businesses and projects as part of the Recycling Innovation Technology (RIT) and Foods,...
by MTEC SmartZone | Apr 6, 2023 | Client Stories
By Amanda Jackson I met up with Jeff Halonen, one of the six co-founders of Steelhead Technologies in Calumet, MI, who shared some entrepreneurial insight, what it took to get up and running, and the story behind their name. Can you share a little about yourself?Jeff:...
by MTEC SmartZone | Apr 6, 2023 | Client Stories
The Keweenaw Community SparkPlug Awards are an annual community celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year. The awards are given in eight different categories and the...
by MTEC SmartZone | Feb 22, 2023 | Client Stories
by Dennis Burck, Automation Alley Operating out of the U.P. in Hancock, MI, Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear (CTUG) is a small hiking gear manufacturer employing a staff of nine. Its line of backpacks and accessories are designed to withstand harsh conditions while...
