ABC 10/CW5 New companies often need a little help getting off the ground. A non–profit organization that has served that need just got a little help of its own. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a one–year extension of a $100,000 Gateway Representative Incubator Grant for the Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation. The incubator program supports 21 SmartZones across Michigan by assigning a representative at each SmartZone to serve as a contact for start–up companies. The program supports MTec’s mission of accelerating the growth of businesses by making connections, exploring investment opportunities and finding important local and state resources.