About Dirigo Labs
Dirigo Labs is a Maine-based startup accelerator and innovation hub that helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale high-potential businesses.
Through accelerator programs, mentorship, business education, networking, coworking resources, and connections to investors, Dirigo Labs supports founders as they move from early-stage ideas toward sustainable growth.
Who They Help
Dirigo Labs can be a valuable resource for people:
• Starting a high-growth or innovation-focused business
• Developing a new product, service, or technology
• Looking for mentorship, coaching, or founder support
• Seeking funding, investor connections, or help preparing for capital opportunities
• Looking for support with business strategy, customer discovery, fundraising, or pitch development
• Building a technology, biotech, clean technology, manufacturing, food/agriculture, healthcare, or other innovation-driven venture
• Looking to connect with mentors, investors, and Maine’s broader startup ecosystem
Why It Matters
Building an innovative company often requires access to experienced guidance, strong networks, and capital as well as a good idea.
Dirigo Labs helps founders strengthen their businesses by connecting them with mentors, investors, educational opportunities, and other entrepreneurial resources. In doing so, the organization supports the commercialization of new ideas, business growth, job creation, and Maine’s broader innovation economy.

Learn More
Visit Dirigo Labs to explore accelerator programs, mentorship, events, coworking opportunities, and other resources available to Maine entrepreneurs and startups.
Website: https://www.dirigolabs.org/
