A Thriving Startup Ecosystem, Right Here in Maine

Free online drop-in sessions where founders and existing business owners can bring questions about starting, financing, marketing, HR, growth or other business challenges to CEI advisors. The format is intentionally informal and interactive. Also September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

An informal Farmington networking meetup for new, existing and aspiring women entrepreneurs in Greater Franklin County. It is designed around peer conversation, sharing expertise and building local business relationships. Recurring again on October 6.

A four-part online program that moves beyond the introductory scaling discussion and helps owners identify growth needs, assess options and turn a scaling strategy into concrete action. A four-part series.

An online discussion series addressing the personal and emotional dimensions of business ownership, including the vulnerability and uncertainty that often accompany entrepreneurial work.

A three-day Portland gathering convening entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, students and ecosystem builders around Maine’s ocean and coastal economy. Programming centres on blue economy research, investment, entrepreneurship and workforce training. Registration is handled by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.

The closing showcase for the Venture Forward South Berwick cohort, where local entrepreneurs and business owners present their ventures and the progress they have made. Lunch is provided. Registration was not yet open when this listing was checked.

A founder-focused overview of Maine Center for Entrepreneurs resources, with special attention to Top Gun and how accelerator programming can provide mentorship, networking and guidance for growth.

A major Portland marketplace and networking event connecting more than 50 Maine food, beverage and seafood producers with buyers, distributors, chefs, retailers, foodservice professionals, investors and community leaders. Workshops and the Golden Fork Awards add an educational and visibility component.

BioME's largest annual event brings together more than 200 life-science professionals for panels, talks, presentations, networking and expo tables. It is open to the community and connects industry with academia, research institutions and government.

A webinar introducing easy-to-use tools that help solopreneurs and small business owners track income, expenses and overall financial progress, from free spreadsheets through to paid bookkeeping platforms.

A two-day Portland conference focused on the people, companies, research and innovation shaping Maine's developing space economy. The 2026 conference is scheduled for the Roux Institute/WEX building in downtown Portland.

The regional gathering for founders, clinicians, investors and operators working in medical devices, biotech and digital health across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The 2026 theme is Reimagining Healthcare, with keynotes, panels, breakouts and a pitch competition.