Startup Maine Week 2025

Join Maine's premier entrepreneurial event to connect, learn and grow within our vibrant startup ecosystem.

Startup Maine serves as a convener for founders, tech workers, entrepreneurial support organizations, investors, and those who are startup curious. The annual conference is the time of year where these groups come together to learn, share resources, and get inspired. Learn more and view the agenda at www.startupmaine.org/program2.

Note: While your ticket grants you access to all events and sessions, some events require a separate RSVP (for headcount and planning purposes). Please check the agenda for details.

NOTE: If you plan to attend the kickoff event on Monday, May 19th from 5-8pm (The Roux Institute's Founder Residency Showcase plus the keynote address by Theo Balcomb), please add your name and RSVP here.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🚀 Keynote Theo Balcomb & Roux Institute Founder Residency Venture Showcase

🌐 Interactive Sessions & Panels

🤝 Investor lunch: Maine Angels and FAME's Overview of Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit

▶️ Maine Technology Institute Portfolio Showcase

☕️ Daily Coffee Meetups

🎤 BattleDecks Networking Event

🎉 Closing Party & Casco Bay Cruise 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Entrepreneurs & Startup Teams
• Investors & Funders
• Ecosystem Partners & Support Organizations
• Tech Enthusiasts & Curious Minds

Join us! Tickets are $150 for the week.

PARKING

There are numerous garages near each venue (hourly or day rates). Custom House Garage at 25 Pearl Street ($40 for the day) and DiMillo's Parking Lot on Commercial Street are the closest to The Maine Center (300 Fore Street). There is a parking lot at 450 Commercial Street (across from Free Range Fish & Lobster) for $5 a day - but note it's about a 15 minute walk to the Maine Center (300 Fore Street venue). The Roux Institute at Northeastern University has its own parking garage at 100 Fore Street for $5/hour, or street parking along Fore Street and the Eastern Prom (please review street signs).