Startup Maine

Oceans & Climate: The Blue & Green Mixer (Startup Maine + Roux Institute happy hour)
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Maine
Join us on 10/23 for an evening of networking and conversation at Brickyard Hollow. Hosted in partnership with The Roux Institute, Startup Maine, and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, this event offers an informal setting for founders, investors, and others to connect and build new relationships that advance ocean and climate innovation and grow the blue economy in Maine and beyond.

Thursday, October 23
5-7pm
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company, Commercial Street, Portland

RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/oceansandclimate-bluegreenmixer

Startup Maine and MTI Portfolio Showcase Event (November 13 - Rockport)
2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave, Rockport, ME, United States
Join the Maine Technology Institute and Startup Maine for a networking event for individuals and businesses in the midcoast area. Come and visit some of MTI’s innovative portfolio companies. Those who are startup curious are also encouraged to attend!
Looking to exhibit? This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and connect with industry leaders. Stay tuned for an application link in MTI’s upcoming newsletter.
Free to attend but please RSVP. If you plan to bring a friend/colleague, please have them RSVP or enter info in the comments section.
Light apps and drinks provided.
DETAILS

Thursday, November 13th
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave, Rockport ME
RSVP here

About Maine Technology Institute (MTI): MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to support Maine’s innovation economy. https://www.mainetechnology.org/
About Startup Maine: Startup Maine serves as a convener and champion of Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We bring together founders, tech talent, investors, and startup supporters to create the conditions where entrepreneurship can thrive. https://www.startupmaine.org/

4th Annual Startup Maine x Canada: Networking Night
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Sun Life Portland Offices, 110 Thames Street, Portland, ME, 04101
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!
This 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.

Wednesday, January 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
110 Thames Street, Portland, ME 04101 (Public & street parking available nearby)

RSVP here by January 13th. Please note that RSVP is required for entry.

Inside the Business of College Sports with Kevin White
2026-02-27 12:15 - 14:15 | Maine Graduate & Professional Center (Maine Center), 300 Fore Street, Portland, Maine
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.

Climate Salon @ The Roux Institute | Accelerating ClimateTech Innovation
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, 100 Fore Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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.

Startup Maine Week 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-21 | Maine
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.
View all details about SMW 2026 here.
