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Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP) – Technical Assistance

Maine's NIST MEP center providing one-on-one technical assistance, lean manufacturing, workforce training, and business services to small and mid-sized Maine manufacturers; CRITICAL NOTE: Maine MEP was one of 10 MEP centers whose federal funding was eliminated April 1, 2025; funding was temporarily restored through end of FY2025 (September 30, 2025); current operational status as of June 2026 is uncertain — verify directly with Maine MEP at mainemep.org or (207) 623-0680 before contacting.

About this program

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Eligibility

Small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maine in all industries; subject to current funding availability — verify operational status before contacting.

Requirements

  • Maine-based small or mid-sized manufacturer
  • VERIFY CURRENT OPERATIONAL STATUS before contacting: Maine MEP's federal funding was eliminated April 1, 2025 and only temporarily restored; current status uncertain
  • Contact Maine MEP at mainemep.org or (207) 623-0680 to verify availability