Dirigo Launch Incubator 2026

About

The Dirigo Launch Incubator 2026 offers a no-cost, 10-week program for early-stage founders in Maine, providing essential workshops, mentorship, and resources to help them develop their ideas and connect with potential investors, culminating in a public Demo Day to showcase their innovations.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  No cost for accepted companies
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
• 10-week program with 18 workshops
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Hands-on mentorship and guidance
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Access to Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  Public Demo Day in front of investors
• 💰Financial Support
  Assistance with SBIR/STTR grant applications

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Maine founder
• No requirement for a finished product
• No revenue or co-founder required
• Open to first-time founders, students, researchers, side-hustlers, and Main Street entrepreneurs
• Focus on sustainability, biotech, software, and other research-driven fields

Participation Commitments

• Program runs from September 15 to November
• Participants should plan for 4 to 6 hours per week
• Attendance at twice-weekly workshops required

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Maine