innovate for Maine

Connecting the most passionate and curious Maine college students with innovative Maine companies for a summer internship experience.

what is Innovate for Maine?

This paid summer fellowship helps students develop innovation skills and hone them through work with Maine companies. Student fellows learn about the dynamic entrepreneurial and innovative companies operating in the state, and Maine companies can plug directly into a structured program that gives them effortless access to a broad network of student talent.

Emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship, Innovate for Maine prepares student fellows to collaborate with companies on innovation projects that accelerate company growth and give students a paid, meaningful, hands-on internship experience.

The goal is to grow Maine companies and a talent pool who can see a future in Maine and are invested in creating it.


Learn how Innovate for Maine works.

Photo of half of the 2025 Innovate for Maine Fellows cohort

Funding for Innovate for Maine comes from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to support the long-term growth of the many Maine startups and small businesses.