Montenegro Technology and Startup Bridge (MTSB) IV Cohort Pitch Competition
Hús (New England Ocean Cluster) 68 Commercial St Building C - Floor 2, Portland
Startup Maine Kickoff Event – The Roux Institute’s Founder Residency Venture Showcase (separate RSVP required)
The Roux Institute at Northeastern University 100 Fore Street, PortlandWeek of Events
Monday, May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025 -SBA Export Day (programming not officially part of Startup Maine Week)
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May 19, 2025 -Montenegro Technology and Startup Bridge (MTSB) IV Cohort Pitch Competition
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May 19, 2025 -Startup Maine Kickoff Event – The Roux Institute’s Founder Residency Venture Showcase (separate RSVP required)
SBA Export Day (programming not officially part of Startup Maine Week)
If you're interested in attending, RSVP here: https://SBAExportDay2025.eventbrite.com Location: Maine Center for Professional and Graduate Studies, 300 Fore St. Portland […]
Montenegro Technology and Startup Bridge (MTSB) IV Cohort Pitch Competition
Exciting Opportunity for Tech Business Leaders & Innovators! Join us on May 19th from 2pm - 4pm at the New England Ocean Cluster Building for […]
Startup Maine Kickoff Event – The Roux Institute’s Founder Residency Venture Showcase (separate RSVP required)
Kick off Startup Maine Week with The Roux Institute's Founder Residency Venture Showcase—a celebration of innovation, diversity, and Maine’s growing […]
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025 -Nexus Maine Coffee Meetup
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May 20, 2025 -Founder Startup Journeys in Maine (Opening Plenary Session at the Maine Center)
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May 20, 2025 -The Art of the Pitch – Using Storytelling to Engage and Inspire Audiences
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May 20, 2025 -Finding Co-Founders and Early Employees
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May 20, 2025 -National Security Innovation (RSVP Required)
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May 20, 2025 -Scratchpad Accelerator’s Celebration of Entrepreneurship + Lunch
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May 20, 2025 -Integrating AI into Your SaaS Offering: A Blueprint for Success
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May 20, 2025 -Maine’s Rural Renaissance: Leveraging Rural Investment Opportunities
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May 20, 2025 -Internationalize your Startup – Tools to Help You Go Global
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May 20, 2025 -Preparing for an Exit: Insights from Experience
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May 20, 2025 -Reception – Oysters, Bites, and Drinks
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May 20, 2025 -BattleDecks + Pizza Party (Low-key evening event)
Nexus Maine Coffee Meetup
Grab a coffee and join us for a casual meetup of unstructured networking with your fellow entrepreneurially-minded Mainers. Sponsored by […]
Founder Startup Journeys in Maine (Opening Plenary Session at the Maine Center)
Behind The Hustle: Hard Truths, Big Wins & Bold Predictions In this session we'll go beyond the usual startup success […]
The Art of the Pitch – Using Storytelling to Engage and Inspire Audiences
In this workshop, we’ll focus on: • Being a human leader - the importance of coming from a place of […]
Finding Co-Founders and Early Employees
Join seasoned entrepreneurs who've experienced the highs, lows, and lessons learned from finding co-founders and hiring early employees. Hear authentic […]
National Security Innovation (RSVP Required)
What is Maine's role in the future of National Security Innovation? Find out during Startup Maine Week as Lauren Bedula […]
Scratchpad Accelerator’s Celebration of Entrepreneurship + Lunch
Join us in celebrating the 2025 Scratchpad Accelerator cohort, featuring Nauti Sisters Sea Farm, P3RD Earth, Singing Pastures, and Watermelon […]
Integrating AI into Your SaaS Offering: A Blueprint for Success
AI is no longer just hype — it’s a must-have for scaling and staying competitive. But integrating AI into your […]
Maine’s Rural Renaissance: Leveraging Rural Investment Opportunities
Discover rural Maine's untapped potential! Experts unlock funding avenues: From CDFI opportunities, Federal & State grants, venture capital, and low-interest […]
Internationalize your Startup – Tools to Help You Go Global
If you are looking at exploring international markets, you don't have to go it alone. Whether you want to export […]
Preparing for an Exit: Insights from Experience
We'll delve into questions around when and how to exit a startup company, the different considerations for investors and CEOs, […]
Reception – Oysters, Bites, and Drinks
Presented by Atlantic Aqua Farms and the Consulate General of Canada. Mix and mingle with conference attendees, meet the staff […]
BattleDecks + Pizza Party (Low-key evening event)
Unwind after the day with some fun, laughs, and food. What is BattleDecks? Think: Powerpoint Karaoke. Enter your name for […]
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025 -Women Connect- A Nexus Maine community (coffee networking meetup)
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May 21, 2025 -The First $1M: Navigating Early Stage Fundraising in Maine
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May 21, 2025 -Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Accountability
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May 21, 2025 -Financial Modeling Made Easy 3.0
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May 21, 2025 -What’s It Really Like To Work at a Startup?
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May 21, 2025 -Maine Angels & FAME: Invite-Only Lunch for Accredited Investors (Please fill out form to receive official invitation)
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May 21, 2025 -Maine Angels & FAME: The Synergy of Startup Investing
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May 21, 2025 -Preparing to Raise: Diligence and Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast
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May 21, 2025 -Crypto Rails for Real Businesses: A No-Hype Playbook for Gaining an Edge
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May 21, 2025 -Putting our Bets on ClimateTech – Maine Resources and Programs
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May 21, 2025 -Data Engineering as a Tool for Everyone
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May 21, 2025 -Founders & Funders Happy Hour w/ Fidelity Private Shares (separate RSVP required; see description for link)
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May 21, 2025 -Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Portfolio Showcase + Reception
Women Connect- A Nexus Maine community (coffee networking meetup)
Kick off your morning with coffee + conversation. Join us for a casual meetup with other women. Small group convos […]
The First $1M: Navigating Early Stage Fundraising in Maine
Join us for a panel on navigating early stage fundraising in Maine, including panelists from Maine Technology Institute, Coastal Ventures, […]
Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Accountability
As AI-powered products and services become more prevalent, startups face critical decisions about how to build and deploy AI responsibly. […]
Financial Modeling Made Easy 3.0
This two-part workshop demystifies financial modeling for founders, operators, and early-stage teams. Part one lays the foundation with essential theory—what […]
What’s It Really Like To Work at a Startup?
What’s it really like to work at a startup? Join Maine’s top startup leaders for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversation about […]
Maine Angels & FAME: Invite-Only Lunch for Accredited Investors (Please fill out form to receive official invitation)
Join the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Maine Angels for a invite-only lunch event at Startup Maine Week for […]
Maine Angels & FAME: The Synergy of Startup Investing
Note: Separate RSVP required to request invitation to Accredited Investor Lunch from 12-1:00 pm. Please fill out this form. Join […]
Preparing to Raise: Diligence and Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast
So, you’re preparing to raise money to grow your startup. How sure are you that your data room and cap […]
Crypto Rails for Real Businesses: A No-Hype Playbook for Gaining an Edge
Examine blockchain's potential to upgrade traditional business structures—from real estate and investment funds to customer loyalty and payroll. This panel […]
Putting our Bets on ClimateTech – Maine Resources and Programs
Is Maine the new Silicon Valley for Climate and Clean Tech startups? We hope so, and that’s what the Boston […]
Data Engineering as a Tool for Everyone
Got data? You probably need data engineering! This talk, presented by Torie DeLisle of Aras Digital Products, gives a no-fear […]
Founders & Funders Happy Hour w/ Fidelity Private Shares (separate RSVP required; see description for link)
RSVP here. This event will bring together some of the top founders and investors involved with Startup Maine Week in […]
Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Portfolio Showcase + Reception
Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is showcasing its diverse community of portfolio businesses and partners at this special event. As part […]
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025 -E2Tech Summer Breakfast Series (Coffee and Community)
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May 22, 2025 -Out of Office: A Morning Meetup for Remote Workers
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May 22, 2025 -Selling to the Government, Anchor Institutions, and Global Markets
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May 22, 2025 -From Pain Points to Platforms: How Founders Are Scaling Healthcare Solutions
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May 22, 2025 -Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) Session
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May 22, 2025 -Prerequisites for Success in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
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May 22, 2025 -Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partner Showcase
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May 22, 2025 -From Policy to Impact: Lessons in Supporting Entrepreneurs & Driving Investment
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May 22, 2025 -Cooking with AI: Build a Company in 60 Minutes
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May 22, 2025 -Unfiltered Journeys: Founders on Overcoming Hidden Challenges
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May 22, 2025 -Final Session – Shaping What’s Next: A Collaborative Workshop on Growing Maine’s Startup Ecosystem
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May 22, 2025 -Closing Party at Porthole (and Casablanca Boat Cruise – separate RSVP)
E2Tech Summer Breakfast Series (Coffee and Community)
Join E2Tech for coffee and conversation over breakfast. It's a free and open networking event for folks in the Climate/Environmental/Energy […]
Out of Office: A Morning Meetup for Remote Workers
Hosted by Punch Club @ Bom Dia Café, 47 India St, Portland, ME 04101 Thursday, May 22 | 8:00 – […]
Selling to the Government, Anchor Institutions, and Global Markets
Session Overview: You Aren’t Too Small to Compete! Expanding your customer base beyond traditional markets can unlock new revenue opportunities […]
From Pain Points to Platforms: How Founders Are Scaling Healthcare Solutions
From Pain Points to Platforms: How Founders Are Scaling Healthcare Solutions Featuring: Lola Omishore, DPT, Founder & CEO of Theramotive […]
Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) Session
Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) is a monthly convening of entrepreneurial support organizations, economic development agencies, funders, startup founders, investors, and […]
Prerequisites for Success in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) offers a compelling path to small business ownership and is a perfect fit for ambitious Mainers. […]
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partner Showcase
Grab lunch at a local spot and come on by the Roux Institute to meet many of the organizations that […]
From Policy to Impact: Lessons in Supporting Entrepreneurs & Driving Investment
Tim Agnew and Rhiannon Hampson bring deep expertise in Maine’s economic development tools, having spent their careers building and engaging […]
Cooking with AI: Build a Company in 60 Minutes
Learn to Cook with AI and transform your raw business ingredients into a market-ready venture. We'll whip up complete business […]
Unfiltered Journeys: Founders on Overcoming Hidden Challenges
About this event Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes Please join us for "Unfiltered Journeys: Founders on Overcoming Hidden Challenges", […]
Final Session – Shaping What’s Next: A Collaborative Workshop on Growing Maine’s Startup Ecosystem
As Startup Maine 2025 comes to a close, join us for this high-energy, collaborative session to imagine what’s next for […]
Closing Party at Porthole (and Casablanca Boat Cruise – separate RSVP)
Join us for a celebratory happy hour at the Porthole and then a Casco Bay Cruise aboard the Casablanca. Note: […]
Friday, May 23, 2025
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Saturday, May 24, 2025
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Sunday, May 25, 2025
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