Funding the Future: How Early-Stage Startups Can Access Capital in Maine

Early-stage founders in Maine have more funding options than ever, but navigating grants, loans, and equity investment can be challenging. This panel brings together leaders from Maine’s most active funding organizations to demystify the capital landscape and provide practical guidance on where to find funding and how to secure it. Moderated by Rob Simopoulos, Co-Founder of Defendify, the discussion will be led from the perspective of a Maine startup founder who has successfully navigated the state’s funding ecosystem.