Events

Founder Residency Kickoff

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

We’re thrilled to invite you all to join us in welcoming the 2024 Founder Residency cohort! Our flagship program brings together 10 promising early-stage tech companies led by underrepresented founders for a year of mentorship, access to institutional resources, and tailored intensive programming. This event is open to the...

Entrepreneurship Student Kickoff

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

Meet the Roux E-Club, play Battledecks, win prizes, and eat pizza!

Maine Pitch Connect

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

Designed to match those interested in pursuing an idea with teammates ready to join in on an idea. The Maine Pitch Connect will bring together students from surrounding schools and community members who are interested in starting or joining a start-up.

Start Summit: Innovating to Protect Older Adults from Online Fraud

University of Maine Wells Conference Center 131 Munson Road, Orono, ME

Northeastern's Roux Institute, in partnership with AARP, Maine Connectivity Authority, the University of Maine Center on Aging, and Foster Center for Innovation, invites you to our upcoming Start Summit - the opportunity to creatively address this challenge and transform ideas into action.

A Panel Conversation: The Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Climate Change in Maine

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

Discover how climate change affects Maine communities in unique and often unjust ways. Our panel will dive into the roots of vulnerability, explore the promises and pitfalls of emerging technologies, and challenge the notion of “quick fixes.” Together, we'll envision a future where socio-ecological insights inform practical and...

Founder Story: Melissa LaCasse, Tanbark

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

Hosted in collaboration with E-Club, Future of Healthcare Founder Residency, Founder Residency, and the ClimateTech Incubator, this ongoing series will feature Roux Portfolio Start-ups  and Maine based companies, who will speak about their  challenges, wins, and beginnings in the startup world. This series will give students, other founders, and...

Exploring Startup Careers: A Panel Discussion

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

This engaging event designed to offer valuable insights into the dynamic world of startups and entrepreneurship. Featuring a group of entrepreneurs, startup founders, and co-ops. During this moderated discussion panelists will share their personal journeys, challenges faced, and successes achieved in the startup world. Topics may cover the...

Like a Boss with the Portland Press Herald

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

Like A Boss is a live Q&A business event where you can hear insightful, first-hand accounts of the realities of running a business. Portland Press Herald's CEO and Publisher Lisa DeSisto interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind the scenes look at their career paths, the...

A New Energy Paradigm: Grid/Building Integration for Decarbonization

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

Join us on October 23 from Noon-1:30 pm at the Roux Institute or via Zoom for a discussion with two Maine entrepreneurs. They launched firms that use AI and customized software to improve performance of buildings and the grid that powers them, yielding important environmental and energy outcomes.

Immigration Strategies for Entrepreneurial F-1 Students

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

Please see the topics that will be covered in this workshop: Part 1: Entrepreneurial Activities while on F-1 Student Status What F-1 students can and cannot do when starting a business Navigating Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) while launching your business Avoiding common pitfalls...

Founder Story: Vlad Korshin: PathPilot

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

Hosted in collaboration with E-Club, Future of Healthcare Founder Residency, Founder Residency, and the ClimateTech Incubator, this ongoing series will feature Roux Portfolio Start-ups  and Maine based companies, who will speak about their  challenges, wins, and beginnings in the startup world. This series will give students, other founders, and...

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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