Helping founders find community and connections
A 12-month healthcare-focused accelerator, launched in spring 2023, connecting healthtech founders with Maine's premier health systems. Provides $50K investment per company, clinical testing environments, and access to Northern Light Health and MaineHealth networks.
A 15-week online cohort-based accelerator for Maine biotech, digital health, life sciences, and medical device entrepreneurs, combining curriculum-based training with one-on-one coaching.
Learn more →A competitive, cohort-based startup accelerator in Waterville offering curriculum, mentors, investor access, and workspace to help Maine innovation companies scale and raise capital.
Learn more →A 12-month accelerator providing underrepresented founders (women, people of color, LGBTQ+) with $25K non-dilutive funding, workspace at Roux's Portland campus, $300K+ in partner credits, and comprehensive business, legal, and design support to launch scalable tech-based ventures.
Learn more →A free 8-week summer accelerator for college students to refine business ideas, develop prototypes, and launch ventures. Includes free housing in downtown Portland, expert mentorship, workshops on scaling and go-to-market strategy, and access to the Roux entrepreneurial network.
Learn more →A 16-week intensive accelerator for UMaine faculty and research teams to commercialize lab discoveries. Teams work 20 hours/week on market research, IP analysis, and business model development, guided by Foster Center staff and an advisory committee of industry experts.
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