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SUMMARY:2026 Federal Funding Summit
DESCRIPTION:Dirigo Labs hosts its 2026 Federal Funding Summit on July 16\, 8 am–3 pm at Greene Block + Studios (18 Main St\, Waterville). It’s an in-person introduction to the SBIR/STTR programs – the federal\, non-dilutive funding that can be a game-changer for Maine’s research-driven startups. Founders from across the state are welcome. Representatives from DARPA\, NSF\, NIH\, DOE\, USDA and the Dept of Navy will be in attendance.  \nReserve a spot here. \n 
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/2026-federal-funding-summit/
LOCATION:Greene Block + Studios\, 18 Main Street\, Waterville\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:LaunchPad Kickoff Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate entrepreneurship this summer at the LaunchPad Kickoff Networking Event with Nexus Maine on Thursday\, July 16 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Roux Institute in Portland. The event marks the opening of applications for Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad\, Maine’s premier $75\,000 grant competition for innovative small businesses.  \nJoin founders\, mentors\, investors\, and LaunchPad alumni from across Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for an evening of networking\, inspiration\, and community-building. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, supporter of a small business\, or simply interested in Maine’s startup scene\, this is a great opportunity to make connections and learn more about LaunchPad. \nRSVP here. \n 
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/launchpad-kickoff-networking-event/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maine Blue Economy Week
DESCRIPTION:Maine Blue Economy Week will convene entrepreneurs\, funders\, researchers\, students\, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of Maine’s ocean and coastal economy. Over three days\, the event will feature programming designed to build connections\, exchange ideas\, and foster collaboration around emerging trends in blue economy research\, investment\, entrepreneurship\, workforce training\, and cross-sector innovation. It will highlight Maine’s unique strengths as a hub for ocean innovation and focus on strengthening collaboration to advance sustainable economic development across Maine’s marine sectors. \nEarly bird tickets on sale through Sunday\, July 12 – get yours here.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/maine-blue-economy-week/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, 88 Spring St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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