University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement

Shouting out the amazing group of students that make up part of this year's Innovate for Maine Fellows program!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to recover and grow with the Black Bear Consulting Corps!

To learn more about sustainable products and research, register for #MaineForestBiomaterialsWeek today! ♻ 📦 Rates: General Registration: $400 UMaine staff and faculty: $150 Virtual attendees: $150 Students (UMaine and beyond): $50 Don’t miss out! Register today: https://lnkd.in/ecitDUNK https://lnkd.in/gVENiF7s

Calling all businesses who see the need to build a computer science talent pipeline in Maine. Join us for the Maine Computer Science Education Summit! BE PART OF THE FUTURE OF CS EDUCATION  Join educators, policymakers, business leaders, nonprofits, and higher education institutes to share insights and innovative strategies for more comprehensively integrating Computer Science (CS) education across K-12. Let's work together to prepare the next generation. The summit is hosted by MMSA, Educate Maine, the Maine Department of Education, and the RiSE center with support from the HAROLD ALFOND FOUNDATION and the ECEP (Expanding Computing and Education Pathways) Alliance. For more information or to RSVP, please go to https://bit.ly/MCSES

🚀 Exciting News! The University of Maine SPIRE Office is now accepting 2024 MIRTA 7.0 Accelerator Program applications! This is your opportunity if you're ready to transform your research into a viable commercial product. Up to $25,000 in funding is available for selected teams. Don't miss out! 🔗 Learn More and Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eYyBHVKa #Innovation #ResearchToRealWorld #UMaine #Entrepreneurship #Startups #TechTransfer

Do you have a list of projects that your team doesn't have the bandwidth to complete right now? Was your company negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (companies started post 2021 may still qualify)? Black Bear Consulting Corps, our newest program, is recruiting companies for their FOURTH cohort to take place during the fall of 2024! Through BBCC, your company could get the chance to work with a team of 2-3 college students on a short-term, 150-hr project at no cost to you (if you meet the qualifications). Deadline to apply is August 7th! APPLY: https://bit.ly/umainebbcc

📣 Announcing the Manufacturing RENEW3D Keynote Speakers!📣 Manufacturing RENEW3D 2024, the first event of #MaineForestBiomaterialsWeek will highlight innovations in sustainable materials and efficient manufacturing methods applied to the critical national need for affordable housing. 🌟 We're excited to announce our keynote speakers:🌟 MARK WIESENDANGER, MaineHousing Director of Development, on "Housing Issues in Maine - Importance of Affordability and Energy Efficiency" 🏠 ♻ and SAM RUBEN, Mighty Buildings/HyWatts Co-Founder, on "The Future of Construction: Innovations and Sustainability" 🏗 🌱   More information on our amazing #ManufacturingRENEW3D speakers here: https://lnkd.in/edC25G2k #MaineForestBiomaterialsWeek #ManufacturingRENEW3D #SustainableManufacturing #Innovation #Biomaterials #Networking #UniversityOfMaine

The University of Maine is excited to host the first annual #MaineForestBiomaterialsWeek, featuring three innovative events: 🏠🌳 On August 27, Manufacturing RENEW3D 2024 will highlight innovations in sustainable materials and efficient manufacturing methods applied to the critical national need for affordable housing. Thought leaders and innovators will discuss key challenges and solutions in technology, policy, and regulations, highlighting automation, digitalization and 3D printing. 🌲🔬 On August 28, the Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub Showcase will celebrate Maine's designation as a Tech Hub, accelerating research and development of natural polymers and wood fiber bioproducts that can sequester carbon, replace plastics and toxic chemicals, and bolster "Made in America" supply chain goals. 🧑🔬🪵 On August 28 and 29, the 6th Annual Cellulose Nanomaterials Forum, hosted by the UMaine Process Development Center, will connect with researchers and scientists working with cellulose nanomaterials and explore new applications and innovations. Plus, explore the latest research and innovations - from forests to field to sea - during our poster session, featuring presentations from students, researchers and industry experts. Register now and enjoy a $50 discount on general registration until Monday, July 15, 2024. Special Rates: UMaine staff and faculty: $150 Virtual attendees: $150 Students (UMaine and beyond): $50 Don’t miss out! Register today! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/ecitDUNK. University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement #UMaine #Maine #AffordableHousing #sustainability #networking #innovation #3DPrinting