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SUMMARY:4th Annual Startup Maine x Canada: Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of networking on January 14th in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada. Kick off the new year with light bites and beverages (on us!)\, connect and collaborate with your startup community\, and learn more about cross-border opportunities with the Canadian market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or simply startup-curious\, we’d love to see you there! \nThis event is being hosted by the Consulate General of Canada and will be at Sun Life’s Portland offices. In addition to networking\, the event will feature remarks by Consul General Bernadette Jordan and Executive Chair\, Sun Life U.S.\, Dan Fishbein. \n\nWednesday\, January 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM\n110 Thames Street\, Portland\, ME 04101 (Public & street parking available nearby)\n\nRSVP here by January 13th. Please note that RSVP is required for entry. \n 
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/4th-annual-startup-maine-x-canada-networking-night/
LOCATION:Sun Life Portland Offices\, 110 Thames Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
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SUMMARY:Inside the Business of College Sports with Kevin White
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by our partners at the Maine Graduate & Professional Center\, University of Maine System\, this lunch & fireside chat with Kevin White\, a national leader in Division I athletics\, will explore how lessons from sports can translate to startups.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/inside-the-business-of-college-sports-with-kevin-white/
LOCATION:Maine Graduate & Professional Center (Maine Center)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine
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SUMMARY:Climate Salon @ The Roux Institute | Accelerating ClimateTech Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute at the Roux Institute is bringing together ~100 leaders for expert-led discussions on scaling climatetech innovation.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/climate-salon-the-roux-institute-accelerating-climatetech-innovation/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Startup Maine Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Startup Maine Week is back May 18–21\, 2026\, bringing four days of ideas\, energy\, and connection to Maine’s startup ecosystem. This annual gathering brings together founders\, startup teams\, investors\, partners\, and the startup-curious from across the state to learn\, collaborate\, and move Maine’s innovation economy forward. \nView all details about SMW 2026 here.
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/startup-maine-week-2026/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Flagship Event
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SUMMARY:Founder Happy Hour\, Portland (monday.com & Corsair VC)
DESCRIPTION:​Good drinks. Real talk. No agenda. \n​Join Zach Potter (monday for Startups) and Chris Wolfel (Corsair VC) for drinks with Portland’s founder community. \n​Whether you’re early-stage\, scaling\, or just building something interesting — come hang. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.startupmaine.org/program/founder-happy-hour-portland-monday-com-corsair-vc/
LOCATION:Old Port\, Portland
CATEGORIES:Startup Maine Partner Event
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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
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event
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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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