Event Sponsorship
Connects Maine innovation organizers with Event Sponsorship support for events that promote networking, training, and entrepreneurial visibility.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI), a quasi-public corporation established by the Maine Legislature in 1999, operates an Event Sponsorship program that provides small grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to Maine-based organizations hosting innovation-aligned events. MTI has invested more than $372 million in Maine's innovation economy since its founding, and the Event Sponsorship program represents its m…
Small grants of $1,000–$5,000 for Maine-based innovation events that market MTI programs, celebrate partner achievements, or provide educational and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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