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Business Innovation Funding (BIF)

Business Innovation Funding

Funds Maine technology businesses with grants, loans, or equity ranging from ten to two hundred fifty thousand dollars.

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Business Innovation Funding (BIF) is the Maine Technology Institute's (MTI) primary rolling grant program for Maine-based technology businesses engaged in research, development, and commercialization. MTI is a publicly funded nonprofit created by the Maine Legislature to accelerate innovation and technology-based economic development across the state. BIF consolidates MTI's earlier tiered programs…

Grants, loans, or equity of $10,000–$250,000 for Maine-based technology businesses engaged in R&D and commercialization across MTI's seven target sectors, requiring a minimum 1:1 private or federal match.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mainetechnology.org