Maine entrepreneurs interested in growing their technology-based businesses are invited to attend an upcoming Maine Technology Institute workshop or webinar to learn about applying to MTI’s Business Innovation Program.

Through MTI, funding is available for business planning, market research, intellectual property filing, prototype development or later-stage research and development activities for technology-based business ventures.

At each workshop, MTI program specialists will discuss the activities eligible for funding under the TechStart, Seed Grant, SBIR Grant and Development Loan and Business Accelerator Grant options. Each funding component requires a dollar-to-dollar match consisting of actual cash, salaries, staff time or equipment and in-kind contributions directly attributable to the proposed project.

To register for workshops or webinars, go to the MTI website at www.mainetechnology.org and refer to the Dates and Deadlines section, or contact Linda Adams, program assistant at [email protected] or call 588-1018. Reservations are strongly encouraged to help MTI assure adequate space and seating. Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting.

Webinars are specific to individual funding applications: March 26, 10 to  11:30 a.m., SBIR; April 10, 2-3:30 p.m., TechStart and Seed Grant; April 18, 10-11:30 a.m., Development Loan and Business Accelerator Grant.

Workshops include information on Techstart and Seed Grants, Development Loans, Business Acclerator Grants and SBIR grant applications: May 24, Lewiston, 1 to 3 p.m., USM, Lewiston-Auburn College.

MTI is a publicly financed, private nonprofit organization created by the Legislature to stimulate research and development activity leading to the commercialization of new products, processes and services in the state’s seven technology-intensive sectors. More about MTI at: www.mainetechnology.org.