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Maine Summer Accelerator Showcase
Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United StatesWe 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 StatesThe 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 StatesJoin 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 EventAI’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 StatesThe 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 StatesPresented 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 StatesThe 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 StatesMunicipal 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,...
Showing Up as Yourself: A Real Talk on Leadership and Belonging
Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States
Climate Salon: Accelerating ClimateTech Innovation
Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United StatesBuilding 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 EventSeeking 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 StatesIn 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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