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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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