Events

The ClimateTech Incubator Speaker Series

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME

Join us at the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine, on January 22nd for an exciting discussion on the Future of ClimateTech. Featuring insights from Mike Munsell of Heatmap News and Benjamin Maitland-Lewis and Danny Donovan of Silicon Valley Bank , this event dives into the trends, challenges, and opportunities...

Free

Climate + Clean Tech Happy Hour

Join us for February’s happy hour on Tues., February 25th at Bricks Co-working + Innovation Space in Waterville. This event is proudly sponsored by The ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern’s Roux Institute, and in partnership with the Central Maine Growth Council’s startup accelerator, Dirigo Labs. Who should attend? Anyone who wants to network within...

Free

Speaker Series: Innovative Water Level Measurement for Climate Adaption with Climate Tech Incubator Member Divirod’s Amy Piscopo

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME

The Roux Institute's ClimateTech Incubator is proud to have Divirod as a startup member. Divirod's data scientist, Amy Piscopo, is a Maine resident, and the company has had data contracts with Maine partners. Divirod's work offers valuable insights into Maine's efforts towards coastal resilience. The ClimateTech Speaker Series...

Free

ClimateChat: Startups & Climate Risk – How Insurance is Evolving & What You Should Do About It

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME

Join us for a Lunch Time event with Allen Insurance and Ocean House Consulting to Discuss how Climate Change's Impact on Insurance  We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 21 at 12:00PM at the Roux Institute, 100 Fore St, Portland. Startups & Climate Risk: How Insurance...

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2025 Cleantech Open Northeast Portland Kickoff Party

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME

Come join Cleantech Open Northeast for an evening of food, drink, celebration and opportunity at the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University's Roux Institute in Portland, ME! Refreshments will be provided. Since 2005, more than 60% of Cleantech Open's reporting U.S. alumni companies are still active and have collectively...

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Climate Innovation Chat: Dr. Deb Chachra, author of How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems that Shape our World

Northeastern University's Roux Institute, Room 137 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME, United States

"Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and productivity that would have been unimaginable just a century ago. It is the physical manifestation of our social contract—of our ability to work collectively for the public good—and it consists of the most...

Climate Innovation Chat: A Manifesto for Organization-Wide AI Integration with Adrian Del Balso

Northeastern University's Roux Institute Amphitheater 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME, United States

Discover how AI is revolutionizing product development for organizations of every size! Learn essential strategies for selecting the right AI tools, implementing them efficiently, and addressing crucial environmental and regulatory concerns. Our speaker, ClimateTech Incubator member and Eli Technologies’ co-founder and Head of Product, Adrian del Balso, shares...

ClimateWork Maine 2025 Summit on Maine’s Economy and Climate Change

Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United States

Join ClimateWork Maine for the 3rd Annual Summit on Maine's Economy & Climate Change. This pivotal event will take place on May 8, 2025, and it promises to be a day filled with informative sessions and engaging discussions that focus on actionable climate solutions. This summit is not...

Fish Tales: Stories about Modernizing Oceanographic and Fisheries Data Collection

Northeastern University's Roux Institute, Room 132 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME, United States

Maine’s ocean and fisheries industries play a vital role in the state’s economy and way of life — but the impact of the data they generate can range far beyond just the traditional uses. From tracking extreme weather events to monitoring local fish populations and detecting long-term temperature...

Startup Maine & ClimateTech Incubator Midcoast Meetup

Villager Cafe 25 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME, United States

Join Startup Maine and the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University in collaboration with the Villager Cafe and the Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building happy hour series for a midcoast meetup for individuals and businesses in the climate tech, clean tech, and entrepreneurial spaces. Those who are startup...

2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

Presented by Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Northeastern University’s Roux Institute The Blue Economy Investment Summit will convene investors, innovators, and policymakers to explore the evolving landscape of ocean and marine technology. This one-day event will examine the intersection of climate tech and the blue economy, highlighting...

Climate Salon: Accelerating ClimateTech Innovation

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

Building climate & energy ventures, whether software or hardware solutions, is a group sport. Startup teams need an ecosystem of supporters around them — and customers who are ready to help them grow. During this Climate Salon, join us to discuss what it takes to scale across: Blue economy Built...

Founder Residency Info Session – April 6

4.6.2026

3:00PM-4:00PM

Seeking growth resources and mentorship for your tech startup? Be one of 10 early-stage startups accepted annually to Northeastern University’s Founder Residency accelerator in Portland, Maine. This 3-month-long startup accelerator program provides expert mentorship and comprehensive support for high-growth technology startups. While we accept startups from all industries,...
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Letting Our Lives Speak in a Climate-Changing World: A Conversation with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Barton Seaver

4.9.2026

5:30PM-7:30PM

In this special conversation presented in partnership with the Parenting for Peace series, marine biologist and climate policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joins chef, author, and sustainable food systems advocate Barton Seaver for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about living with intention in a time of climate change. Drawing on the Quaker...
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Break into Tech

4.9.2026

6:00PM-7:00PM

Find your pathway into tech  You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. All you need is curiosity—and opportunity. Join other curious students and professionals with no tech background to learn about the flexible pathways—both online and in person—to a master’s degree in...
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