TechConnect is a symposium to create connections between industry leaders and the next generation of innovators. Every year, students across the University of Maine System tackle complex challenges—from desalinating water for rural coastal communities to creating an automated cleaning system … Read More

Startup Maine will host its annual Startup Maine Week conference on May 18-21, 2026 in locations throughout Portland. The event attracts hundreds of attendees for four days of practical talks, hands-on workshops, and unbeatable networking. Participants include innovators, entrepreneurs, and … Read More

Maine Startup Challenge is a business plan competition for Maine’s startup ecosystem. Our goal is to encourage participation and entrepreneurial thinking across all ages and stimulate the next generation of innovative Maine entrepreneurs. Business plans will be judged by a … Read More

The annual Maine Center Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and honoring outstanding alumni from the Maine Center’s core academic partners — Maine Graduate School of Business, University of Maine School of Law, the Maine College of Engineering … Read More