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SUMMARY:Recapping Maine Startup Week
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URL:https://rem1.org/event/recapping-maine-startup-week/
LOCATION:Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space\, Hathaway Creative Center\, 10 Water St. Ste. 110\, Waterville\, ME
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SUMMARY:Dirigo Labs Fifth Annual Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:WATERVILLE\, ME - May 21\, 2026– Dirigo Labs\, central Maine's innovation hub created by the Central Maine Growth Council\, will host its fifth annual Pitch Competition on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, from 5 to 8 p\,m. at Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville. The capstone event of the 2026 Dirigo Labs Accelerator will bring twelve Maine founders to the stage to pitch live for $25\,000 in cash prizes generously donated by Skowhegan Savings Bank. The event is free and open to the public. \nSince its creation\, Dirigo Labs Accelerator alumni have collectively raised $35.6 million in capital\, generated nearly $17.4 million in sales\, and served more than 18\,000 customers across 126 alumni-launched products and services. The 2026 cohort joins a list of past Pitch Competition winners that includes bluShift Aerospace\, Croft\, Finsulate USA\, and Seascale. \nThe 2026 cohort of twelve companies works across artificial intelligence\, the bioeconomy\, advanced manufacturing\, healthcare\, and the blue economy. This year's founders are building everything from a portable underwater hydroelectric generator and a seafood cannery to AI platforms serving oncology and EV fleet management\, and seaweed-based bioplastics designed to replace petroleum-based materials. Judges will evaluate companies on capital strategy\, team strength\, potential for economic and community impact\, storytelling\, and innovation. \n2026 Dirigo Labs Cohort\n\nMaine Canned Fish(Joshua Scherz) - Maine's first new seafood cannery in more than 50 years\, producing chef-designed tinned seafood products from Maine wild-caught and aquaculture sources.\nSavvyn (Catherine Del Vecchio Fitz\, Ph.D.) - AI-powered evidence intelligence platform accelerating commercialization for oncology diagnostics and med tech innovators.\nSpringtide Innovations (Trey Angera) - Aquaculture and marine data platform for aquaculture farming run by the largest USDA Organic Certified seaweed farm in the U.S.\nSobaSparkle (Steve and Karen Getz) - Buckwheat-based carbonated beverage with the long-term goal of growing\, producing\, and bottling every ingredient in Maine.\nNext Marine Solutions (William Peterson) - Patent protected Portable Underwater Generator that produces hydroelectric power without disrupting marine ecosystems.\nSBD Technologies (Kamal Ayad & Carolyn Fitzgerald) - EV fleet management platform automating home charging reimbursement\, management\, and grid integration.\ncQuenced (Noah Workman) - AI- powered video intelligence platform that finds\, organizes\, and surfaces meaningful insights from video content.\nPropagate(Ryan Yost) - AI-driven recovery app that helps runners overcome injuries with research backed rehabilitation guidance.\nLatis Materials (Aidan and Will Salisbury) - Bio-derived carbon fiber materials and composites offering an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional manufacturing.\nOsage Learning(Steven Hannah) - Adaptive learning platform for neurodivergent middle and high school students.\nDooryard(Melissa McHugh) - Modular building company producing single-family homes and small apartment buildings that blend modern efficiency with New England architectural form.\nViable Gear(Katie Weiler) - Seaweed-based bioplastic materials replacing petroleum-based products in fishing\, aquaculture\, and agriculture.\n\nCash prizes will be distributed across three categories: a $20\,000 Judges' Pitch Prize\, a $2\,500 Founder's Choice award voted by the cohort founders themselves\, and a $2\,500 Audience Choice award decided by audience voting on the night of the event. No company can win in more than one category. \nRSVP Today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow CMGC on Social Media: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://rem1.org/event/dirigo-labs-fifth-annual-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Greene Block + Studios\, 18 Main Street\, Waterville\, ME
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SUMMARY:Startup Funding for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation with Ralph Nodine\, Chair Emeritus of Maine Angels\, as he shares insights from his extensive experience supporting early-stage companies and evaluating investment opportunities. Ralph will dive into what today’s startups need to succeed and explore the evolving landscape of angel funding in Maine and beyond.This event will also bring together the 2026 Dirigo Labs accelerator cohort\, past cohort companies\, and members of Maine’s startup ecosystem\, making it a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and build relationships.
URL:https://rem1.org/event/startup-funding-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space\, Hathaway Creative Center\, 10 Water St. Ste. 110\, Waterville\, ME
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SUMMARY:Meet the Dirigo Labs Accelerator Cohort
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URL:https://rem1.org/event/meet-the-dirigo-labs-accelerator-cohort/
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SUMMARY:Dirigo Speaker Series - Jeremy Qualls
DESCRIPTION:From STEM to Startup: A Discussion on Innovation in Education\n \nJoin us on February 17 at 5:30 PM\nfor a conversation with Dr. Jeremy Qualls\,\nProvost of Thomas College and Executive Director of Maine Space Grant!\nThis event is open to the public and free to attend.\nWe will provide light food and refreshments.\nMore info
URL:https://rem1.org/event/dirigo-speaker-series-jeremy-qualls/
LOCATION:Dog Pound\, Spann Student Commons\, Thomas College\, 180 West River Road\, Waterville\, Maine
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SUMMARY:Dirigo Speaker Series - Jonathan Godbout
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the January installment of our Speaker Series as we welcome Jonathan Godbout for a timely and engaging conversation about the future of Waterville’s Sacred Heart Church. \nThis event will explore what’s next for one of Waterville’s most recognizable and meaningful historic buildings\, including potential plans\, possibilities\, and the role it could play in the city’s future. Whether you’re passionate about historic preservation\, community development\, or just curious about what’s coming next\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. \nLocation: Bricks Coworking + Innovation Space\, 10 Water St.\, Suite 110\, Waterville\nDate: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\nTime: 5:30-7:00 pm\nFor more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bw53UGHmd/ \n \n 
URL:https://rem1.org/event/dirigo-speaker-series-jonathan-godbout/
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SUMMARY:Central Maine Growth Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:more info
URL:https://rem1.org/event/central-maine-growth-council-annual-meeting-3/
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