MTI provides free expert guidance and technical assistance to help Maine small businesses develop competitive SBIR/STTR federal research grant proposals.
Funder: Maine Technology Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (apply any time)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; provides free expert guidance and technical assistance for federal SBIR/STTR applications.
Summary: Expert support for Maine small businesses seeking to access federal SBIR/STTR research and development funding.
Key Information: For Maine-based, for-profit small businesses seeking help with federal R&D grant applications.
Maine Technology Institute (MTI) offers Federal Funding Application Support to help Maine small businesses access federal research and development (R&D) funding, particularly through the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs. MTI acts as Maine’s official SBIR/STTR support organization, providing no-cost, expert guidance, technical assistance, and educational resources to help businesses navigate the application process, identify suitable federal solicitations, and prepare competitive proposals. Support includes one-on-one strategy sessions, proposal review, workshops, webinars, and access to a network of experienced advisors.