Events

Breaking Barriers: Lessons from Female Founders Changing the Game

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

This panel discussion, which is part of Northeastern University's Women Who Empower initiative, features four women who are members of our startup community. They'll share their unique perspectives on leading companies, raising capital, and building strong networks in a traditionally male-dominated field. The panel will be moderated by...

IdeaJAM: Innovative Healthcare Delivery in Rural Areas

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

Join us for IdeaJAM: Come and learn about the opportunities and challenge in rural healthcare delivery, and try your hand at developing a new solution to this pressing issue. On March 28th from 12pm-4pm, we’re hosting IdeaJAM—an interactive ideation event designed to ignite creative thinking around improving healthcare access in rural...

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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Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits Showcase

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

Join us for the Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits Showcase on April 4, 2025, in the Amphitheater at the Roux Institute! Doors open at 10:00 AM, with the showcase running from 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by a catered lunch & reception. Watch as eight innovative nonprofit organizations pitch...

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2025 Future of Healthcare Founder Residency Kickoff

Meet Maine’s Next Wave of Healthcare Innovators! Join us on April 10th from 5p to 7:30p here at the Roux Institute as we welcome the 2025 Future of Healthcare Founder Residency cohort and celebrate the groundbreaking progress of our portfolio to date. Want a front-row seat to the...

Free

Founder Residency’s Virtual Info Session #2

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

Seeking growth resources and mentorship for your tech startup? Be one of 10 early-stage startups accepted annually Northeastern University's Founder Residency accelerator in Portland, Maine. This 12-month program is designed for early-stage tech startups. While we accept startups from all industries,  we place priority on artificial intelligence, data science, sustainability, and...

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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...

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...

Open House at The Roux Institute

4.29.2026

5:30PM-7:30PM

Experience the Roux Institute Join us for an Open House to discover graduate programs at The Roux Institute. During this event you will:  – Hear an overview of our graduate programs and admissions process  – Connect with current students and faculty members  – Ask questions during the Q&A time 
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Maine Manufacturing IdeaJam

5.14.2026

9:00AM-1:00PM

Join the Maine MEP and the Roux Institute for a practical working session for manufacturers targeting critical questions for your business operations: ● How do we retain and transfer critical knowledge as experienced workers retire? ● How do we onboard and upskill workers faster? ● How do we...
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Startup Maine – Kickoff at the Roux Institute

5.18.2026

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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...
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