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?

DONATE

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?

JOIN A COMMITTEE

Are you interested in joining one of our committees? Reach out!

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

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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 >