Dirigo Labs to Host Fifth Annual Pitch Competition on May 28 in Waterville Twelve Maine founders will compete for $25,000 in cash prizes donated by Skowhegan Savings Bank. The event is free and…
Dirigo Labs Announced 2026 Accelerator Cohort From Working Waterfronts to AI Platforms, Maine Founders Are Building What Comes Next Waterville, Maine – March 10, 2026: Dirigo…
Get to Know, Next Marine Solutions! Founder: William M. Peterson, Naval Architect and Technology Developer Where are you based?: HQ: South Bristol, ME / Production: Damariscotta,…
Get to Know, Maine Laboratories! Company name: Maine Laboratories doing business as PFAS Laboratories Founder(s) name(s) and role(s): Katie Richards, CEO; Chris Richards, CSO Where…
Get to Know, Backriver Blends! Company name: Backriver Blends (Truehly Sweet, LLC) Founder: Jordene Trueh — Founder & CEO Where are you based: Topsham, Maine…
Get to Know, Savvyn, PBC! Founder: Catherine Del Vecchio Fitz, PhD, MSM — Founder & CEO Location: Cumberland Center, ME (Greater Portland area) Year founded:…
Get to Know, Oak AI! Founder: Tom Law, CEO & Lead Engineer Location: Portland, Maine Year founded: 2023 What inspired you to start this company?…
Get to Know, Osage Learning! Founder: Steven Hannah Location: Turner, ME Year founded: 2025 What inspired you to start this company? My 13-year-old daughter is neurodivergent, and despite…
From Mind to Market: Dirigo Labs Launches Fifth Accelerator Cohort with Enhanced Programming and Funding Opportunities Fueling the next generation of innovators with a proven framework that has catalyzed 115 product-service launches and surpassed $35 million…
From Downtown Revitalization to Tech Innovation: Joshua Devou Returns to Advance CMGC’s Multi-Sector Economic Strategy Devou hits the ground running, coordinating municipal development in Winslow, Oakland, Fairfield, and Waterville while accelerating the growth of startups…