Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) offers a compelling path to small business ownership and is a perfect fit for ambitious Mainers. Three Maine-based entrepreneurs who each acquired small businesses will share the foundational skills, resources, and mindset that helped them succeed and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're actively searching for a business to […]
Grab lunch at a local spot and come on by the Roux Institute to meet many of the organizations that support entrepreneurs. Learn about their programs and offerings, capital resources, and how you can take advantage! Featured organizations include: Atlas Maine CEI Ventures Central Maine Growth Council's Dirigo Labs GMRI BlueTech Boost Launchpad: Maine Community […]
Tim Agnew and Rhiannon Hampson bring deep expertise in Maine’s economic development tools, having spent their careers building and engaging with these initiatives. After successful tenures in other sectors, both are now focused on accelerating the growth of Maine’s blue economy. This discussion will reflect on the successes and challenges of key state-driven initiatives designed […]
Learn to Cook with AI and transform your raw business ingredients into a market-ready venture. We'll whip up complete business frameworks, bake your brand assets to perfection, and serve a delicious launch strategy—all in just 60 minutes. Watch as founders like you turn up the heat on entrepreneurship and cook up success in real-time. Led […]
About this event Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes Please join us for "Unfiltered Journeys: Founders on Overcoming Hidden Challenges", an event hosted by the New England Ocean Cluster in collaboration with Startup Maine. We're incredibly excited to bring together a wonderful panel of speakers who have navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Shining […]
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 […]
Join us for a celebratory happy hour at the Porthole and then a Casco Bay Cruise aboard the Casablanca. Note: you'll need to reserve your spot on the boat. SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE
RSVP here. Join Startup Maine and the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University in collaboration with the Villager Cafe and the Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building happy hour series for […]
Maine EdTech Meetup: Founders & Friends (RSVP here). Let’s connect! From K–12 platforms to higher ed tools, Maine is home to some incredible ed-tech innovation, and it’s time we got to know each other better! Whether you’re building, scaling, or supporting a business in the education technology space, come meet fellow founders and workers who […]
Join us for a casual summer gathering that brings together Maine's ClimateTech and innovation community for conversation, connection, and collaboration. August 21, 2025 5-7PM Roux Institute, 100 Fore Street, Portland ME Street parking nearby or Roux Institute's garage is available ($5/hr) Light bites, local beverages, and big ideas RSVP link here Hosted at the Roux […]
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