About Us

The attendees of Blitz Bangor Entrepreneurial Conference are shown inside the ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor

Building Maine's Innovation Community

The UpStart Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurs, innovators, and growing companies in the greater Bangor region. Strategically located between Bangor’s growing innovation ecosystem and the University of Maine, our tenants have access to coaches, seasoned entrepreneurs and founders, and like-minded businesses on-site and nearby.

Our Mission

We’re dedicated to transforming entrepreneurial vision into market success. Through our combination of affordable office and laboratory spaces and comprehensive incubator services, we provide the infrastructure and expertise that early-stage companies need to build competitive businesses.

The Center was developed in 2002 by the Bangor Target Area Development Corporation in partnership with the University of Maine Foster Center for Innovation, the State of Maine, and the Town of Orono. We are part of the UMaine Business Incubator program and on the Board of Directors for UpStart Maine, Inc., bringing entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers together to spark ideas, build connections, and grow thriving businesses.

Why Choose the UpStart Center?

Prime location in Maine Technology Park
Professional business environment with startup flexibility
Community of like-minded entrepreneurs
Access to the University of Maine resources and talent
Proximity to Bangor’s growing innovation ecosystem
Access to UpStart Maine, Inc.’s many programs:
- Business incubators
- Lunch and learns
- Pitch competitions
- Entrepreneurial conferences

Rent Your Space

The UpStart Center, shown against a cloudy sky at 20 Godfrey Boulevard in Orono

Meet Our Team

The UpStart Center for Entrepreneurship team are entrepreneurial business leaders who support early-stage companies with practical guidance and local connections.