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Q2 2026 update: LICC closes as our biggest deal, ARCTIC15 Top 100, and 26 active projects
Company Updates

Q2 2026 update: LICC closes as our biggest deal, ARCTIC15 Top 100, and 26 active projects

A spring 2026 update from SomebodyMakeIt. LICC closed as our largest customer to date with a NOK 1 million deal. SMI was selected for the ARCTIC15 Top 100 Innovations Shaping the Future. 26 active projects now running on the platform.

SMI TeamJun 7, 2026
How to Find a Manufacturer for Custom Physical Products
Tutorials

How to Find a Manufacturer for Custom Physical Products

Step-by-step guide to finding, vetting, and working with a manufacturer for custom products. Avoid the Alibaba trap and get matched fast.

SMI TeamJun 7, 2026
How to Launch Merchandise for a Gaming or Entertainment Brand
Stories

How to Launch Merchandise for a Gaming or Entertainment Brand

A step-by-step guide to launching IP merchandise fast and affordably. Real timelines, real costs, and how to find the right manufacturers.

SMI TeamJun 7, 2026