Impact
What We Do
Since 2018, Startup Maine has served as the convener and champion for the state’s startup community. Every year, we connect over 800+ members of our community, from founders, teams, investors, and partners, at our annual conference — Startup Maine Week. Through our newsletter and networking events, we serve a greater community of over 5,000, providing opportunities for collaboration, mentorship and growth.
What is Startup Maine?
Startup Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting Maine’s startup ecosystem. We serve as a convener, resource hub, and champion for founders, partners, and supporters across the state.
Who can get involved with Startup Maine?
Startup Maine welcomes everyone – from founders to the startup-curious! Founders and their team, investors, industry partners, and local, regional, or national organizations are all welcome. Whether you want to join our newsletter, attend events, speak at Startup Maine Week, or become a sponsor, there are many ways to get involved.
What is Startup Maine Week?
Startup Maine Week is our annual conference, bringing together founders, startup teams, investors, partners, and the startup-curious from across the state to learn, collaborate, and move Maine’s startup ecosystem forward. This year, SMW 2026 will be held from May 18-21, 2026! Learn more on the dedicated conference page below.
Where should I start?
For those new to Startup Maine, we highly recommend subscribing to our newsletter list to get the latest events, news, and announcements straight to your inbox! If you’re hoping to get involved on a partnership or sponsorship level, please reach out to us directly at hello@startupmaine.org.
How We Support
We believe that Maine is a place where bold ideas can flourish. Whether you're launching a new startup, scaling an existing one, or seeking guidance as a founder, Startup Maine is here to empower you every step of the way.
- Insights & Guidance Stay ahead with expert advice, industry trends, and strategies tailored for startups.
- Collaboration & Community Connect with like-minded founders and community members during hosted events.
- Ecosystem Network & Tools Access new opportunities, partnerships, and tools to accelerate your growth.
Join the Movement
Maine's startup ecosystem is growing, and we invite you to be part of it. By donating to Startup Maine, you help expand resources, boost events and programming for Startup Maine Week, and strengthen the ecosystem, ensuring that Maine remains a place for startups to thrive.
Your contribution is made to Startup Maine, a non-profit organization tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.
