Maine Entrepreneurial Resource Corps (MERC)
Backs Maine businesses through the MERC program with cost-sharing support for short-term expert consulting to strengthen operations.
The Maine Entrepreneurial Resource Corps (MERC) is a rolling subsidy program administered by the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) that covers 50% of fees for short-term consulting engagements at eligible Maine businesses. MTI, a publicly funded nonprofit created by the Maine Legislature, funds up to $15,000 per business per year under MERC, with a lifetime cap of $30,000 per business. Qualifying c…
Fifty-percent subsidies on short-term consulting fees — up to $15,000 per year and $30,000 lifetime — for Maine businesses under $5M revenue needing marketing, legal, financial, or technical expertise.
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