GET INVOLVED

There are various ways to support the next generation of Maine entrepreneurs.

Which one is right for you?

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VOLUNTEER

Mentor, join one of our UpStart committees, or help at one of our many events. 

Do you have an idea for an upcoming event, webinar or meetup? 

UpStart Maine is a non-profit coalition. Your sponsorship will keep our entrepreneurial programs running.

INVEST

Are you looking to help the next generation of entrepreneurs with capital investments? 

MARKETING COMMITTEE


Engages with our community to promote our events & programs, tell our stories and share news. Publishes our monthly newsletter and keeps our website fresh.

EVENTS COMMITTEE


Organizes and leads our signature events, programs and awards such as Virtual Mentor Nights, Innovation Nights, and our annual Most Exciting Start Up Award.

GRANTS COMMITTEE


As a 501c3 corp UpStart Maine is the fiscal sponsor for several coalition and related programs, and this committee works across our ecosystem to help secure grants and other funding to support our work and the work of our coalition partners.

FOUNDERS COUNCIL


Comprising a select group of entrepreneurs, the Council provides advice and counsel to our Board on mission, strategy, & execution tactics.

BE A CUSTOMER

Here are just a few of our success stories for you to shop.

Check back soon, we change these out periodically!

DID YOU KNOW?

UPSTART MAINE OFFERS AND PROMOTES A VARIETY OF EVENTS
AND MEETUPS TO SUPPORT MAINE’S ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM.

WE OFFER UP TO TEN MINI GRANTS TO HELP GROUPS THAT WOULD LIKE TO START REGULAR MEET-UPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND THOSE WHO HELP ENTREPRENEURS MEET THEIR BUSINESS OBJECTIVES.

APPLY FOR A MINI GRANT >

MEET UPSTART MAINE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The driving force in Greater Bangor’s entrepreneurial community

Jason Harkins​

Co-Founder of CoVort & Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship​

Evan Richert

Former President of UpStart Maine

Susan MacKay

Senior Program Manager at UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center

Jessica Giles

Machias Savings Bank, UpStart Board of Directors

Katelynn Ronan

President of Upstart Maine and Associate at Rudman Winchell- Counselors at Law​

Gavin Robinson

Bangor Savings Bank, UpStart Board of Directors

Jake Ward

VP of Innovation & Economic Development at the University of Maine

Renee Kelly

Asst. VP of Innovation & Economic Development at the University of Maine

Stephen Bolduc

Economic Development officer for the City of Bangor

Deb Neuman

President & CEO of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce​