Cohort Kickoff Scheduled for February 29 at Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space
Waterville, ME 1/17/2024 – Dirigo Labs announced the 12 startups for its third cohort class. The accelerator program, hosted at the Hathaway Creative Center will offer a newly expanded curriculum with an emphasis on financial modeling.
“Being selected to participate in the cohort represents a significant milestone for SnoYak,” stated Oakland, ME-based Rob Thompson, founder of the innovative sit-ski product company. “It’s not just an opportunity for us to expand our business knowledge but also to collaborate with and learn from other entrepreneurs, industry experts, and mentors. I believe that the Dirigo Labs’ network will help us bring our vision of a more innovative future in outdoor recreation to life.”
Startup teams were carefully selected based on development stage, founder experience, potential to scale, and industry relevance. Participating founders are paired with a customized board of advisors drawn from Dirigo Labs’ extensive local and national mentor network. In addition to personalized mentorship, teams participate in topically relevant workshop sessions including state and municipal incentives, public-private sector grants, intellectual property, and capital strategy.
Susan Ruhlin, Managing Director of Dirigo Labs, highlighted the potential of the selected startups: “We are thrilled to welcome these 12 dynamic startups into our third cohort. Each team brings a unique vision and innovative spirit that epitomizes the entrepreneurial drive we foster at Dirigo Labs. These startups represent not just the future of their respective industries, but also the vibrant potential of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in our region.”
The 2024 Dirigo Labs Cohort Companies are:
Startups who are interested in learning more about Dirigo Labs can visit www.dirigolabs.org.
About Dirigo Labs:Dirigo Labs is a regional startup accelerator based in Waterville, Maine. With a mission to grow mid-Maine’s digital economy by supporting entrepreneurs building innovation-based companies, the Dirigo Labs ecosystem brings together people, resources, and organizations to ensure the successful launch of new startups. Dirigo Labs operates under Central Maine Growth Council and is supported by several organizations, academic institutions, and investment firms.