Each year, Startup Maine, a statewide nonprofit and catalyst for Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, hosts its annual Startup Maine Week conference at 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 ecosystem builders from across the state. The Maine Center serves as a yearly partner and premier venue for the week’s events.
Join us for the next Startup Maine Week on May 18-21, 2026.
Take a look back at Startup Maine Week 2025 events at the Maine Center
In 2025, topics included how to fundraise, pitch investors, find co-founders, build financial models, leverage AI, and so much more. 2025 highlights at the Maine Center included the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) showcase, Scratchpad Accelerator Lunch & Learn, plus panels, networking meetups, and happy hours.
