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MTEC Monthly March 2025
Revex Technologies Inc., a next-generation critical mineral processing company, is pleased to announce that they have received a contracted grant award of $145 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). These...
REVEX TECHNOLOGIES RECEIVED $145 MILLION CONTRACTED GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CRITICAL MINERALS.
Revex Technologies Inc., a next-generation critical mineral processing company, is pleased to announce that they have received a contracted grant award of $145 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). These funds, awarded to Revex Technologies Inc. and sub-recipient Eagle Mine LLC, will support the development and construction of the REV Nickel Project to produce sustainable nickel concentrate and other valuable U.S.-sourced critical minerals from metal-bearing waste streams, including discarded mine tailings and spent lithium-ion batteries (LIB). Revex and partners have also committed to benefit organizations and communities across northern Michigan through a comprehensive community benefits plan.
Developing Technical Solutions to Plastic Waste
Client Spotlight – Resurgent Innovations HOUGHTON, MI – February 17, 2025 – The Innovation Journey, powered by MTEC SmartZone, is a series that highlights some of our standout clients. This week, we highlight another one of our graduated companies from our 2024...
THE RELAUNCH OF RETURN NORTH
HOUGHTON, MI – February 14, 2025 – Since 2017, Return North has been the top annual career fair for matching mid-career job seekers with employers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Founded and operated by the MTEC SmartZone, Return North was designed to help build a...
2025 Keweenaw Sparkplug Awards Nomination
Have you experienced exceptional customer service at a local business? Or witnessed a project that made a significant impact on the community? Do you know a young professional who has made a difference? The Sparkplug Awards is a great way to recognize and appreciate the people and businesses that positively impact your life and community.
MARY KATE AHLES JOINS MTEC AS MARKETING MANAGER
Houghton, MI — January 8th, 2025 — Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation (MTEC) is excited to announce the addition of Mary Kate Ahles (she/her) to the team as Marketing Manager. Mary brings experience in sustainability, marketing, and creative content...
Grace Hsia Haberl Appointed as AMMP Accelerator Program Director
HOUGHTON, MI – January 6, 2025 – MTEC SmartZone is proud to announce the appointment of Grace Hsia Haberl as the Program Director for the AMMP Accelerator. In this newly created role, Grace will oversee the strategic planning, organization, and direction of all phases...
National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
Highlighting our Female Entrepreneurs HOUGHTON, MI – November 19th, 2024 – “I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.” – Virginia Romerty (IBM former President & CEO) At MTEC SmartZone, we accelerate...
Modernizing Administrative Work in Our Schools
Client Spotlight – TeachLink HOUGHTON, MI – October 17, 2024 – The Innovation Journey, powered by MTEC SmartZone, is a written series that highlights some of our standout clients. This week we focus on the company: TeachLink. Did you know that teachers work on...