Final Session – Shaping What’s Next: A Collaborative Workshop on Growing Maine’s Startup Ecosystem

As Startup Maine 2025 comes to a close, join us for this high-energy, collaborative session to imagine what’s next for our startup community. In this design thinking style workshop, we’ll reflect on what makes Maine’s startup scene unique, explore what we can learn from other ecosystems, and identify bold, actionable ideas to help founders and startups scale here.

Through small-group brainstorms and full-group share outs, we’ll uncover the differentiators that make Maine special—and where they overlap with proven strategies from elsewhere. Your insights will directly inform Startup Maine’s strategic direction moving forward. Whether you’re a founder, investor, community builder, or startup employee, your voice matters in shaping our next chapter. We’d especially love to hear from people who have spent time in startup ecosystems outside of Maine!

Come ready to listen, share, and think big—then celebrate together afterward.