Events

Apr

2026

A Discussion on Startup Funding with Ralph Nodine, Maine Angels Chair Emeritus

5:30 pm - 7 pmIn Person

Location: Bricks Coworking Hathaway Creative Center 10 Water St. Waterville, Maine

Join the 2026 Dirigo Labs accelerator cohort, past cohort companies and members of the Maine startup ecosystem for this event. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Kaitlyn@centralmaine.org

May

2026

From Innovation to Impact: Clean Tech Investing + Opportunity with Mike Jackson

5:30 pm - 7 pmIn Person

Location: Bricks Coworking and Innovations Space 10 Water St., Suite 110, Waterville

Join us for a forward-looking conversation with Mike Jackson, Managing Director of Earthshot Ventures, a leading climate-focused venture capital firm investing in high-growth companies driving environmental and economic impact.

Contact: Kaitlyn@centralmaine.org

May

2026

2026 Dirigo Labs Pitch Competition

5:30 pm - 8 pmIn Person

Location: Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St., Waterville

12 companies pitching for $25,000 in prizes. Format: Companies will give 5-minute pitches. 2 minutes for judges to ask questions. Judges will be given a criterion, award categories and time to confer after seeing the pitches. Prize Sponsor: Skowhegan Savings Bank Limited seats available. Reserve your spot here. Learn more about the event, judges, and competing companies →

Jun

2026

Dirigo Labs Speaker Series: Sarah Smith, Executive Director of StartUp Maine

5:30 pm - 7 pmIn Person

Location: Bricks Coworking and Innovation Space 10 Water St., Suite 110, Waterville, Maine

Join us for a discussion recapping Maine StartUp Week and the state of Maine's startup ecosystem with Sarah Smith, Executive Director of StartUp Maine. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Kaitlyn@centralmaine.org