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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. \nGet your ticket 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
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event
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SUMMARY:Bringing Women to the (Cap) Table Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:​Startup Maine is excited to partner with Jensen Baird for a quarterly breakfast series: Bringing Women to the (Cap) Table. \nThis series is for women\, those who identify as women\, and non-binary community members who are curious about investing in startups or looking to better understand Maine’s startup ecosystem. Anyone interested in investing\, currently investing\, or founders themselves are welcome to be part of the conversation about how investment dollars are spent in Maine. \nRegister Here \n​This breakfast’s topic is Navigating Term Sheets. A term sheet outlines the key terms of a startup’s financing — join us to learn how to read one and negotiate deal terms. Our goal is for every attendee to walk away with enough context to read a term sheet\, and to have made at least one new connection. \n​Agenda: \n​8:30-9 AM: Breakfast & networking. Coffee and pastries included. \n​9-9:30 AM: Panel – Navigating Term Sheets featuring Caitlin Stanton (Jensen Baird)\, Nina Scheepers (Maine Venture Fund)\, and Anna Ford (Bookclubs) \n​9:30–10:00 AM: Networking – connect with founders on specific topics like valuation caps and the negotiating process \n​Thank you to all of our Founding Partner Jensen Baird\, our Series Presenting Sponsors Maine Angels & Northern New England Women’s Investor Network\, and our Breakfast Supporting Sponsor Maine Venture Fund\, for making this event possible.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/bringing-women-to-the-cap-table-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Flagship Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T170000
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SUMMARY:The Business of the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build a business at the edge of sustainability\, science\, and the sea? Join marine innovation leaders for a conversation about entrepreneurship\, education\, and the opportunities shaping Maine’s blue economy\, built around the sustainable use of ocean resources. \nPanelists:\nNate Henninger\, Founder and Owner\, Sea Farm Solutions LLC; Farm Manager\, Madeleine Point Oyster Farms\nKrista Rosen\, CEO and Co-founder\, Atlantic Blue Biotech\nKatie Weiler\, CEO and Founder\, Viable Gear\nMike Masi\, Founder\, Shell+Claw \nModerated by:\nJeremy Pare\, L.P.D.\, Assistant Professor and Director of the MarineEntrepreneurship and Sustainability in Business Programs\, UNE \nPresented by the College of Business and the University of New England’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/the-business-of-the-blue-economy/
LOCATION:UNE’s Biddeford Campus – Harold Alfond Forum
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T170000
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SUMMARY:Maine Forest Biomaterials Week Tech Hub Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Come join Maine Technology Institute at a special networking and informational event celebrating Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub! \nHeld during Maine Forest Biomaterials Week\, this MTI Networking/Tech Hub event brings together industry\, researchers\, and partners to learn more about Maine’s Tech Hub – recently awarded federal funding through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) – and the opportunities it creates across the state. Attendees will hear about Tech Hub goals\, available programs and services\, and the sectors this work touches\, all while connecting with fellow innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and industry leaders from across Maine’s forest economy. \nProgram at a glance \n\n5:00–5:30 p.m. — Networking\n5:30–6:00 p.m. — Tech Hub presentation\n6:00–7:00 p.m. — Additional networking\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendance is free\, but an RSVP is required. Please register to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/maine-forest-biomaterials-week-tech-hub-networking-event/
LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, University of Maine
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
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SUMMARY:Investor Ready Workshop with Clarence Bethea
DESCRIPTION:Maine founders\, we’re bringing it back! \nClarence’s August Investor Ready Workshop was such a great experience that we’re doing it again and opening up another 50 seats for Maine founders. Startup Maine & The Roux Institute are excited to once again host The Investor Ready Workshop with Clarence Bethea on Thursday\, October 15th in Portland. \nThis 5-hour\, hands-on experience goes beyond the pitch deck to help founders understand how investors think\, how they evaluate you\, and how to show up with confidence in the room. \nYou’ll get practical tools\, candid feedback\, and insights from Clarence’s experience on both sides of the table\, as a founder and an investor. \nIf you missed the August workshop\, here’s your chance to get in the room. \nReserve your seat: https://luma.com/workshopme
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/investor-ready-workshop-with-clarence-bethea/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:Maine Tech Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Maine Tech Week brings together people who might not otherwise find themselves in the same room\, but have more to learn from one another than they might expect. It’s a place to exchange ideas\, encounter different perspectives\, and see where a new connection might lead. \nLearn more and get your ticket here.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/maine-tech-week-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple venues in Portland
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event
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SUMMARY:Maine Community Bank's 2026 LaunchPad Live Event
DESCRIPTION:Save your free seat at Innovation Hall for Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad\, Maine’s premier competition for innovative small businesses. \nRegister Here. \n\n\nNetwork with Maine’s leading entrepreneurs and influencers and support the local small business community. Who will earn our $75\,000 grant? See five of Maine’s most innovative small businesses pitch live to\, and field questions from\, an independent panel of judges\, on Tuesday\, October 20 to find out. \nJoin us at 4:00pm for networking before the 5:15pm competition. UNE’s Innovation Hall (Portland Campus)\, 772 Stevens Ave – get directions . Free parking on campus. \nAlso\, see pitches from additional finalists as they compete for our Emerging Business Award\, valued at $25\,000. \nFor more information\, visit maine.bank/launchpad.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/maine-community-banks-2026-launchpad-live-event/
LOCATION:Innovation Hall at UNE\, 772 Stevens Ave\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000
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SUMMARY:October's Welcome to the Startup Ecosystem Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:​If you’re new to Maine\, new to our startup ecosystem\, or just curious what we mean by “the Maine startup ecosystem\,” this one’s for you. \n​Startup Maine hosts a monthly breakfast series as an easy entry point for anyone curious about startups and our ecosystem. Grab coffee and pastries\, meet the Startup Maine team\, and connect with the people who make up this community. \n​Not new to the ecosystem? You’re just as welcome. Come reconnect and meet the newest people to our startup community. \nRegister for Event Here
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/octobers-welcome-to-the-startup-ecosystem-breakfast/
LOCATION:Portland location TBA!
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Flagship Event
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SUMMARY:November's Welcome to the Startup Ecosystem Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:​If you’re new to Maine\, new to our startup ecosystem\, or just curious what we mean by “the Maine startup ecosystem\,” this one’s for you. \n​Startup Maine hosts a monthly breakfast series as an easy entry point for anyone curious about startups and our ecosystem. Grab coffee and pastries\, meet the Startup Maine team\, and connect with the people who make up this community. \n​Not new to the ecosystem? You’re just as welcome. Come reconnect and meet the newest people to our startup community. \nRegister for Event Here
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/novembers-welcome-to-the-startup-ecosystem-breakfast/
LOCATION:Portland location TBA!
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Flagship Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T083000
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SUMMARY:December's Welcome to the Startup Ecosystem Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:​If you’re new to Maine\, new to our startup ecosystem\, or just curious what we mean by “the Maine startup ecosystem\,” this one’s for you. \n​Startup Maine hosts a monthly breakfast series as an easy entry point for anyone curious about startups and our ecosystem. Grab coffee and pastries\, meet the Startup Maine team\, and connect with the people who make up this community. \n​Not new to the ecosystem? You’re just as welcome. Come reconnect and meet the newest people to our startup community. \nRegister for Event Here
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/decembers-welcome-to-the-startup-ecosystem-breakfast/
LOCATION:Portland location TBA!
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Flagship Event
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