There
are several resources available at the University of Maine for aspiring
entrepreneurs.
Courses
Through the Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization courses
offered by the Maine Business School, and the Technical Entrepreneurship
course offered by the College of Engineering, students gain insight
into entrepreneurship, acquiring skills to turn their ideas into
successful business endeavors. Students are introduced to basic
finance and management, product development and commercialization,
as well as legal issues and marketing. These courses also help prepare
students interested in careers in banking, consulting, and other
fields that serve entrepreneurs.
Lunch
and Learn Series
The Target Technology Incubator offers the Lunch and Learn Series,
seminars on successful business practices and technology commercialization.
These workshops are open to students, faculty, and the general public.
For the schedule of seminars and registration information, click
here.
Innovation
Center
The state bond referendum passed by the state's voters in June 2003
provided $1.5 million for the creation of a new Innovation
Center that will help student entrepreneurs develop ideas, explore
creating a company, and gain access to expert resources available
in engineering, business, marketing, and manufacturing on campus.
Students will be able to take courses, attend workshops, get assistance
with business planning, and some will be able to get office space
for starting their business. This program is a vital link in the
state's creative economy and research and development strategy-the
opportunity for University graduates to develop the skills and knowledge
needed to translate research and knowledge into businesses that
will help grow Maine's economy.
Until
the Innovation Center is completed, scheduled for January 2006,
students and faculty can obtain some of the services that will be
available in the Innovation Center at the Target Technology Incubator
in Orono. Contact Deb Neuman
of the Target Technology Incubator for more details.
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