2026 Federal Funding Summit
About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Federal Funding Summit!
Date: July 16, 2026
Location: Greene Block + Studios,18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Join Maine’s innovation ecosystem for a full-day summit focused on helping startups and small businesses navigate SBIR/STTR funding opportunities, connect with experts, and strengthen competitive proposals.
Agenda and speaker details coming soon!
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, small businesses, and economic development professionals who want to better understand federal funding mechanisms and grow their innovation impact.
Cost: Free to attend – includes coffee, pastries, and snacks. (Space is limited )
Presented by: Central Maine Growth Council-Dirigo Labs, Maine APEX Accelerator, Maine Technology Institute
Participating Partners: Central Maine Growth Council/Dirigo Labs, Maine APEX Accelerator, Maine Technology Institute (MTI), National Science Foundation (NSF), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Connect, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Department of Navy SBIR/STTR
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Full Agenda TBD
Where is it happening?
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