Events

ClimateChat: Startups & Climate Risk – How Insurance is Evolving & What You Should Do About It

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

Join us for a Lunch Time event with Allen Insurance and Ocean House Consulting to Discuss how Climate Change's Impact on Insurance  We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 21 at 12:00PM at the Roux Institute, 100 Fore St, Portland. Startups & Climate Risk: How Insurance...

Free

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...

Founder Residency’s Virtual Info Session #1

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...

Free

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...

Free

Open Door with Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company

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

Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company, will sit down with Maine Trust for Local News Managing Director Stefanie Manning for a conversation at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University on Wednesday, April 2 at 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., coffee and light breakfast will be served.

$10

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...

Free

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...

Free

Break into Tech

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

Find your pathway into tech  You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. All you need is curiosity—and opportunity. Join other curious students and professionals with no tech background to learn about the flexible pathways—both online and in person—to a master’s degree in...

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...

Data for Social Good Mission-Driven Meetup

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

Data for Social Good is a student-led organization at Northeastern University's Roux Institute that promotes quantitative solutions for societal challenges and connects people with data experience to organizations serving our community. Each year, partner organizations bring us analytics challenges from across the state of Maine and our teams...

Venture Forward Kennebunk: Showcase

6.2.2026

11:00AM-1:00PM

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...
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AI in Action 2026: Business Summit

6.5.2026

8:00AM-5:30PM

This event is SOLD OUT. You may register for our waitlist to get notified if tickets become available! AI in Action 2026 brings together business leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across Northern New England and beyond, for a full day of applied learning, real-world case studies, and meaningful connection....
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Virtual Information Session | Graduate Programs at the Roux Institute

6.9.2026

5:30PM-6:00PM

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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