Dirigo Innovation Challenge

Join us for the Dirigo Innovation Challenge, a high-energy evening celebrating the next generation of Maine entrepreneurs. This unique showcase combines the Back of the Napkin Challenge, where students from Thomas College, KVCC, and Colby College pitch bold, community-focused business ideas, with the Dirigo Launch Incubator Demo Day, featuring local startups ready to share how they’re turning concepts into companies.

Come for inspiring pitches, stay for the chance to connect with students, founders, and community members driving innovation in Central Maine.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Dirigo Labs