Why UpStart
Center?
With the UpStart Center for Entrepreneurship, you get more than space. Our tenants and incubator participants gain a community.
Entrepreneurship can be isolating. Research shows that 50% of CEOs report feeling lonely in their role, with the majority wishing they had more peers to lean on. At the UpStart Center, you're never alone.
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When you work alongside other entrepreneurs, something magic happens.
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Ideas flow faster through casual hallway conversations
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Problems get solved through collective brainstorming
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Accountability increases through daily peer interactions
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Collaboration emerges organically
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Morale stays high when challenges arise
Connected to Maine's Startup Ecosystem
As part of the broader UpStart Maine network, our center connects you to:
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Regional economic development resources
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Statewide entrepreneurial programs
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Mentorship and advisory networks
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Funding opportunities
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Innovation events and showcases
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Business development services​
Strategic Location Benefits
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Near the University of Maine for talent recruitment and research partnerships
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Access to Orono's quality of life and community resources
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Easy commute from Bangor and the surrounding area
Ready to Take the Next Step?
​Whether you're 6-12 months out from needing space or ready to move in tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Planning ahead means you won't miss your chance at prime office space in Maine's most supportive entrepreneurial environment.