Startup Maine

🚀 Startup Maine 2025 | May 19-22 | Portland, ME Startup Maine is the hub of Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, fueling innovation, connection, and economic growth. We bring together founders, tech talent, investors, and startup supporters to collaborate, learn, and build the future of Maine’s economy. Join us for Startup Maine 2025, happening May 19-22 in Portland, ME! This year’s conference features 35+ workshops, speaker sessions, and networking events, designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to thrive. Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling your business, Startup Maine is where Maine’s innovators come together. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation. WHAT HAPPENS at Startup Maine? INSPIRING – Participants are inspired and brains are sparked by connecting with and hearing from others in the entrepreneurial, startup, innovation and advance thinking spaces. This drives startup and innovation within Portland and the larger Maine community while reinforcing the opportunities and benefits of risk-taking. LEARNING - Participants learn new skills, what to do and what not to do, and how they can support each other through panels, keynote speakers and workshops. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – Participants (local and non-local) are able to forge connections with like-minded individuals, peers, advocates and service providers that are passionate about the startup community, creating new innovations and building high-growth businesses. CELEBRATING – Participants are exposed to the community that fosters and supports startups, innovation and creative thinking in Portland and throughout Maine. They also learn about the existing Maine startup portfolio and that it’s a great place to start a high-growth company.