News & Stories
MTEC SmartZone seeks new Chief Executive Officer
***APPLICATION CLOSED 8/17/2018*** The search for the Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation SmartZone (MTECSZ) Chief Executive Officer is underway. We seek an accomplished business leader to join our team in Houghton, Michigan. The MTECSZ is a not for profit...
ProNav Unveils a Brand New Way to Control
Intuitive, handheld controller unleashes gesture-based PointDriveTM technology for anglers Houghton, MI – July 10, 2018 – ProNav Marine continues to innovate as a leader in boat control technology with the all new patent pending ProNav Angler MotionTM. This...
City Managers – Community Spirit After Flooding
On June 17, 2018, the Copper Country endured damaging flash floods that washed out roads, driveways, and houses altogether. Although it was a difficult time for the area, people came from near and far to volunteer, offer shelter, deliver food, or do whatever was...
1 Million Cups: Portage Paddle Sports and Real People Media
July's 1 Million Cups took place at the Portage Lake District Library. There were two presentations: Brendan Jacques from Portage Paddle Sports and Rebecca Glotfelty from Real People Media. Portage Paddle Sports is located at Hancock Beach. They have kayaks and paddle...
Trisight Now Certified Woman Owned Business
Lianna Miller is now majority owner of Trisight LLC, making the company a certified Woman Owned Business. The company was founded in 2013 when Dr. Amlan Mukherjee, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Tech, decided to commercialize...
DK Consulting Travels to Tennessee Conference
David Kent from DK Consulting, a client of MTEC SmartZone with an office in the Jutila Incubator, traveled to the University of the South in Tennessee for his first opportunity to interface with prospective clients at the 30th annual Consortium of Liberal Arts...
Client Spotlight: TriSight Engineering
We play as hard as we work. At the end of the work day, Lianna Miller (pictured here) and Ben Ciavola of Trisight Engineering leave their Powerhouse office and head to Copper Harbor for a few hours of mountain biking on one of the top-ranked trail systems in the...
Client Spotlight: FM Woundcare
FM Wound Care, LLC is developing novel wound dressings that maintain infection-free sights for extended periods without requiring a change in clinical current best practices. This exciting technology is easy to handle and store and has potential to reduce the risk of...
Client Spotlight: Orbion Space Technology
Orbion Space Technology began with an idea, a napkin sketch, and a conversation with MTEC SmartZone. Two short years later, the company has raised over $2.7 million in capital and is leading the charge in how automated robotic manufacturing and space hardware is used....