Resources – Skowhegan Entrepreneurship

Find organizations, programs, and services that can help you start, grow, or strengthen your business. Not sure where to begin? Use the filters below to find resources based on what you need help with.

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Maine Funding Network

Maine Funding Network connects Maine businesses and nonprofits with lenders, investors, and economic development organizations through one streamlined process designed to improve access to capital.

Onion Foundation

Onion Foundation supports Maine nonprofit organizations through grantmaking and partnerships focused on expanding access to arts, nature, environmental learning, and community-based opportunities.

New Ventures Maine

New Ventures Maine provides free classes, workshops, and individual coaching to help Maine adults start businesses, build financial skills, and pursue career and self-employment goals.

SCORE Maine

SCORE Maine provides free, confidential business mentoring, workshops, and educational resources to help entrepreneurs start, manage, and grow successful businesses.

Coastal Enterprises

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. helps entrepreneurs and small businesses access financing, business advising, technical assistance, and economic development resources throughout Maine.

Central Maine Growth Council

Central Maine Growth Council helps businesses, entrepreneurs, municipalities, and communities grow through startup support, business development services, funding connections, and regional economic development assistance.

Dirigo Labs

Dirigo Labs is a Maine-based startup accelerator and innovation hub that helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale high-potential businesses through mentorship, education, networking, and investor connections.

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs helps entrepreneurs build and grow high-potential businesses through accelerator programs, mentorship, coaching, training, and connections to Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Roux Institute – Research, Innovation & Industry Partnerships

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University connects Maine businesses with advanced research, technology expertise, talent, entrepreneurship support, and industry partnerships to accelerate innovation and growth.

Maine Technology Institute (MTI)

Maine Technology Institute supports entrepreneurs and businesses developing innovative products, technologies, and services through funding, technical assistance, and commercialization support.

UNE – Research & Innovation Partnerships

The University of New England connects businesses with faculty expertise, applied research, scientific resources, and collaborative research opportunities through its research and innovation programs.

University of Maine – SPIRE

UMaine’s SPIRE office connects innovative businesses with university research expertise, specialized facilities, technical resources, industry partnerships, and commercialization support.

Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC)

Maine SBDC provides free, confidential business advising, training, and resources to help entrepreneurs start, manage, and grow successful businesses throughout Maine.

Main Street America – Small Business Hub

The Main Street America Small Business Hub is a free online platform offering courses, workshops, practical resources, and peer connections to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, manage, and grow their businesses.

Maine Office of Business Development

The Maine Office of Business Development connects entrepreneurs and companies with funding opportunities, technical assistance, workforce support, business resources, and economic development partners to help businesses start, grow, expand, and relocate in Maine.