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Dirigo Labs Announces Fourth Cohort, Showcasing Maine’s Innovation in Consumer Products, Technology, and Manufacturing

Cohort Kickoff Scheduled for 5:30 PM on March 6 at Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space in Downtown Waterville Waterville, ME…

Dirigo Labs Announces Winners of the Dirigo Launch Demo Day

Waterville, ME – February 7, 2025 – Dirigo Labs, a program of the Central Maine Growth Council, announced the winners of…

Dirigo Labs Announces Applications Are Open for Fourth Cohort and Virtual Financial Modeling Program, Citing New Curriculum and Extended Program Length

Waterville, ME – 12/10/2024 – Dirigo Labs is now accepting applications for its 2025 accelerator cohort, unveiling a revamped 12-week curriculum…

Central Maine Growth Council Designated as Maine’s SBIR/STTR Resource Center and Wins SBA FAST Grant

Part of $9 Million Awarded to 49 Organizations to Expand Access to Grant Research Funding for Startups and Entrepreneurs Waterville,…

Kennebec Savings Bank Returns as Lead Sponsor for Dirigo Labs’ Better Maine Conference 

The third annual conference will emphasize the importance of creating equitable opportunities for all individuals across Maine Waterville, ME 10/30/2024…

14 Regional College Students to Pitch Bold Ventures to Esteemed Judges at Back of the Napkin Challenge

Competition Showcases Innovation and Entrepreneurial Talent in Downtown Waterville Waterville, ME 10/16/2024 – The second annual Back of the Napkin…

Central Maine Growth Council’s Dirigo Labs Wins Stage Two of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

Accelerator Program awarded $150,000 in prize money for equitable access to entrepreneurship Washington, D.C., Waterville, ME 10/15/2024 – The U.S. Small…

Dirigo Labs Announces Selection of Inaugural Companies for 2024 Dirigo Launch Incubator Program

Waterville, ME 10/2/2024 – Dirigo Labs is proud to announce the selection of its first incubator cohort. Dirigo Launch is…

Back of the Napkin Challenge Returns, Highlighting Downtown Waterville’s Innovation Ecosystem

Regional College Students Compete to Turn Big Ideas into Bold Ventures Waterville, ME 8/29/2024 – The second annual Back of…

BerryDunn and Dirigo Labs Collaborate to Host Cleantech Bootcamp for Startup Founders

Workshops to provide founders with practical skills and actionable strategies to drive their startups forward Waterville, ME 8/21/2024 – BerryDunn,…

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