Events

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...

Maine Summer Accelerator Showcase

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

We hope you will join us at the Roux Institute for an afternoon to celebrate our inaugural cohort of the 2025 Maine Summer Accelerator. We will kickoff the showcase with an overview of the program and a thank you to all mentors, facilitators, and volunteers. Maine Summer Accelerator...

Chatbot 101 with Jimi Michel

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

The Chatbot 101 Workshop is your first step into the world of AI-powered innovation! In this interactive session, you’ll learn the basics of chatbot design, collaborate with fellow Roux Institute students from diverse programs, and prototype real-world solutions connected to your field of study and interests or industry....

Wave Making: An Evening of Impact with Author David E. Shaw

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

Join renowned entrepreneur, conservationist, and philanthropist David Shaw for an inspiring evening exploring the power of impact-driven leadership. Shaw will share insights from his remarkable career founding and guiding science-based companies and global conservation initiatives. This event will highlight how business, science, and social good intersect to create...

Augmenting Talent from Within: AI, Data Literacy, and Intrapreneurial Innovation

Virtual Event

AI’s greatest potential isn’t in replacing people: it’s in amplifying human capability. This session looks at concrete ways organizations are using AI and data to improve decision-making, build skills across teams, and create new opportunities for innovation. Tom Davenport, a leading authority on how AI changes human work, will...

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...

Breaking Barriers: Lessons from Female Founders Changing the Game

3.17.2026

5:00PM-7:00PM

Presented by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute This signature event celebrates the remarkable women who are shaping Maine’s future through entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Part of Northeastern’s global Women Who Empower initiative, the program spotlights inspiring stories of impact while fostering mentorship and collaboration. Attendees will hear from trailblazing...
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Open House at The Roux Institute

3.18.2026

5:30PM-7:30PM

Discover Northeastern University graduate programs offered at the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine. Learn about our programs from expert faculty, connect with current students to get to know the Roux community and chat with Enrollment and Financial Aid Counselors. Whether you are exploring the possibility of graduate school...
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Application Workshop

3.24.2026

12:00PM-12:30PM

Join us for a virtual application workshop. All application stages are welcome for personalized support on essays, recommendations, and submission. We’ll help you cross the finish line! Whether you have almost completed your application, or are just beginning, we are here to help. We will have a general presentation...
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