Applications for I-Corps Cohort 24.1 are open! Apply at https://lnkd.in/geTQfNKy Applications are due by the close of business on October 7th. This cohort will run from Thursday, October 17th through Tuesday, November 26th. The program will run virtually, so if you are a team at another campus or center, and want to participate, please apply! Here’s the basic layout of the cohort: October 15, 4:00-8:00 p.m. - Kickoff Session Week of October 28th - First Team Coaching Sessions Week of November 12th - Second Team Coaching Sessions November 26th, 4:00-8:00 p.m. - Wrap-up Session & Lessons Learned Presentations More details will follow as teams are selected to participate. As a reminder, our regional I-Corps program is a prerequisite for the MIRTA Accelerator and a great preview of the National I-Corps program. More information can be found on the UMaine I-Corps website: https://lnkd.in/eda_MU9
University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement
Research Services
Orono, Maine 1,311 followers
Dedicated to supporting businesses through innovation, economic development, and workforce development.
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The University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement is dedicated to building strategic partnerships that support new and existing businesses through innovation, engagement, and workforce development. We are committed to fostering student success through innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful work opportunities. Every day, we strive to turn research and development activities into new opportunities to create jobs and grow Maine’s economy.
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Karen Lidral
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Special Assistant for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement
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Yesterday, UMaine hosted the Pathways to Careers Careerfest on the mall, giving students the opportunity to explore career fields and have some fun as well. Thank you to our participating employer partners, including Tyler Technologies and General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works. Our own Innovate for Maine, UMaine Process Development Center and Center for Cooperative Aquaculture joined in the fun, sharing internship opportunities! #mainecareers #internships
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We are pleased to announce another panelist's biography for the Start Summit on October 5-6 put on by The Roux Institute at Northeastern University! Andrew McCormack is a graduate of the New York University School of Law. After several years in private practice in Washington, DC, he joined the Department of Justice’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section where he prosecuted child exploitation cases throughout the country. In 2012, he joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine as an Assistant United States Attorney. In that capacity, he has prosecuted a wide variety of cases including firearms, narcotics, child exploitation and white collar crimes. In 2017, the Department of Justice launched the Elder Justice Initiative to support and coordinate the Department’s enforcement and programmatic efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect and financial fraud and scams that target our nation’s older adults. In 2018, as part of this initiative, Andrew was named the Elder Justice Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maine. In that capacity, he (1) serves as the legal counsel for the federal judicial district on matters relating to elder abuse; (2) prosecutes elder abuse cases; and (3) conducts public outreach and awareness activities relating to elder abuse. RSVP to attend at: https://lnkd.in/dp7EeAHj
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Our University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement team is heading to the BIOME (Bioscience Association of Maine) conference next week. Janet Yancey-Wrona and Shane O'Neill will participate in the panel discussions, which will also feature University of Maine start-ups Kinotek and Marin Skincare. Come by our table and say hello! https://lnkd.in/eEG9Pfy3
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Here are two of the five panelists that will be attending the Start Summit on October 5-6, held by the The Roux Institute at Northeastern University to help protect older adults from online fraud! Mark Fetterhoff is a Senior Advisor with AARP Fraud Watch Network. He has worked on education and outreach to older adults for over 15 years. Mark currently works with a crew of dedicated volunteers to address thousands of inquiries each month about fraud, scams and financial exploitation as part of the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline. Polly Madson Cox has been part of the social service field for 25 years and has extensive experience, working across multiple settings providing services to older individuals. In her current role of Program Director with the Elder Abuse Institute of Maine, Polly is proud to be part of a team creating and implementing programs supporting older adults who experience abuse or maltreatment. When she's not at work, Polly can be found on Maine's waters, hiking trails and ski slopes! RSVP to attend at https://lnkd.in/dp7EeAHj
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Join us for a Start Summit on October 4th and 5th at UMaine Orono – and learn how to develop a startup and pitch it to a panel of judges in just one day! The theme of this Start Summit is protecting older adults from digital fraud. Participants will hear from a panel of experts in this field, learn startup basics, join teams, and ultimately create a novel way of solving this challenge. Members of the top two teams will win cash prizes of $500 and $200. The event is FREE, open to all, and registration is required: https://lnkd.in/dp7EeAHj This event is made possible by the Maine Connectivity Authority, AARP Maine, the University of Maine, and The Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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Last, but certainly not least, our final group of Innovate for Maine Fellows spent their summers helping small businesses meet their content and marketing goals! From a company perfecting digital marketing, an award-winning distillery, one specializing in web design & internet marketing, and an organic farmstead creamery, they were able to create specific content to fill every niche! Our final four are Agathe Laine, Hannah Wood, Garrison Zhu, and Grace Rodrigue, working with Dream Local Digital, Mainely SEO, Devil's Half Acre Distillery, and Balfour Farm. #InnovateForMaine #FosterInnovation #Internships #FosterCenter
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We are seeking a graduate student to become our Programs & Events Assistant with the Foster Center for Innovation (FCI) team for the 24/25 AY! The Foster Center is the hub of innovation programs and activities on campus, and our talent programs, including the Innovate for Maine Fellows Program (IFM) and Black Bear Consulting Corps (BBCC)! The right candidate will be able to assist in day-to-day logistics of running the talent programs, including outreach to students & companies, inquiries, maintaining/updating records, organizing applications, among other duties! We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, driven, and responsible grad student who would enjoy working with our team on implementing and organizing our talent programs and the student events associated with the Foster Center. Prior experience supervising a team is preferred, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work will be done independently and with a team, and multiple deadlines may approach at once. Good organizational skills are a plus! If you are interested, please apply at bitly.BBCCPEA or reach out for more information!
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These Innovate for Maine Fellows are the last of our Computer Science students helping businesses fulfill their goals! You might not think of computer science when you think of companies producing smart bike lights, ones that connect like-minded students, companies making handmade leather bags, and websites compiling grant information, but every area is covered by our knowledgable students! This summer Shivam Thakker, Anh Ngyuen, Marzia Saidi, and Nayan Sawyer worked with Survue, Nearpeer, Wildwood Oyster Co., and MuniGrant! #InnovateForMaine #FosterInnovation #Internships #FosterCenter