Events

Venture Forward Yarmouth: Showcase

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

The Yarmouth Venture Forward Program, developed by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, is a cohort-based initiative designed to support local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and small business owners. The program equips participants with the tools to scale their ventures, explore new markets, and build long-term sustainability through hands-on workshops, mentorship,...

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...

Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits: Avangrid Foundation

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

The Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits program, developed by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute with support from the Avangrid Foundation, helps Maine nonprofits apply entrepreneurial thinking to strengthen their missions and expand their impact. The five-month program equips leaders with tools to develop new revenue streams, refine business models, explore pricing and...

Municipal Innovation Day

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

Municipal Innovation Day, hosted by the Roux Institute at Northeastern University, in collaboration with regional Councils of Governments, including AVCOG, GPCOG, and MCOG is a dynamic, day-long gathering designed to inspire municipal leaders across Maine, surface shared challenges, explore emerging technologies and their governance implications, and support the development of practical,...

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

Virtual Event

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,...

Letting Our Lives Speak in a Climate-Changing World: A Conversation with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Barton Seaver

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

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...

Founder Residency Info Session – April 24

Virtual Event

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,...

Startup Maine – Kickoff at the Roux Institute

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

Startup Maine's Annual Conference - highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Roux Institute and partners across Maine  Startup Maine Week is the state’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders. The multi-day conference features panels, workshops, pitch events, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen Maine’s...

Venture Forward Kennebunk: Showcase

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

Venture Forward Kennebunk, developed by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, is a cohort-based initiative designed to support local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and small business owners. The program equips participants with the tools to scale their ventures, explore new markets, and build long-term sustainability through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and access...

Roux Institute Grad School Discovery Day

7.11.2026

10:00AM-2:00PM

Join faculty, students, enrollment counselors, and financial advisors for a full day of events. Our graduate programs are building a talent pipeline and driving innovation at the intersection of tech, data, and the advanced life sciences—and we want you to be part of it. Event Schedule 10 a.m.–10:30...
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Virtual Information Session | Graduate School for Working Professionals

7.15.2026

6:00PM-6:45PM

Build Your Rewarding Career in Tech Northeastern University’s Roux Institute is a hub of graduate education and innovation in scenic Portland, Maine.  We invite you to join an upcoming Virtual Information Session hosted by our Graduate Admissions Team for the Portland, Maine campus. When you enroll at Northeastern...
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Nexus Maine Summer Social: LaunchPad Kickoff with Maine Community Bank & the Roux Institute

7.16.2026

5:00PM-7:00PM

Celebrate entrepreneurship this summer with the kickoff of Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad, Maine’s premier competition for innovative small businesses. ​Join us at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University as we partner with them for a high-energy happy hour celebrating Maine’s startup community and the opening of applications for Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad, now a $75,000 grant...
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