2026 Startup Maine Week
The SMW Experience
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.
800+
Attendees across the week in 2025, with more than 300 attendees at the kickoff & keynote events.
100+
Speakers, facilitators, and exhibiting companies.
40+
Unique events, from coffee meetups and portfolio showcases to cocktail hours, panels and workshops.
25+
Startup ecosystem organizations involved throughout the week.
97%
Of attendees in 2025 expressed a strong likelihood of recommending SMW to others.
Across panels, workshops, pitches, and interactive sessions, Startup Maine Week creates space for strengthening our startup ecosystem. Whether you’re building, supporting, or just interested in attending, this is where Maine’s startup community comes together to shape what’s next.
Early-bird tickets go live soon! Pre-register to be the first to know when they’re available.
May 18 - May 21, 2026
Final Schedule TBA!
Portland, ME
Final locations TBA!
Open for Submissions
Have an idea for a panel, workshop, or session that Maine’s startup ecosystem needs to hear? If you’re interested in speaking, leading a workshop, participating in a panel, or pitching during the week, we encourage you to submit your idea by Friday, January 30th!
Session submissions will help to inform the agenda and ensure Startup Maine Week reflects the voices, experiences, and growth opportunities of our ecosystem. Selected sessions will be refined collaboratively as we finalize the program.
Learn more and submit your idea before Friday, January 30th below!
