The life sciences industry in Maine is broad and growing with a wide range of companies, academic institutions, and efforts to attract workforce that are attracted to Maine’s quality of life. Maine companies played a critical role in addressing the diagnostic needs resulting from Covid-19 and expecting to continue expanding.
Read the 2023 Industry Profile on Biomedical Manufacturing here (PDF).
Resources
Bioscience Association of Maine (BIOME) advances economic growth and opportunities in the life sciences community of Maine by allocating equal involvement in advocacy, education, economic development, workforce development, and out-of-state business attraction.
- BioME Cost Savings Program - Enjoy discounts from leading service providers and save on the cost of goods and services with the Bioscience Association of Maine. Other membership perks include attendance at networking events, access to extensive marketing opportunities, public policy input, and much more.
- Bioscience Map of Maine - A map of Maine bioscience companies including BioME members, as well as non-industry colleagues
FocusMaine is a statewide economic development organization that works to create quality jobs and build a thriving workforce. With an emphasis on innovation and future readiness, they work in partnerships to accelerate Maine’s food economy and bioeconomy, generating opportunity and prosperity for Maine’s people, businesses, and communities.
TechPlace supports small business development of early-stage companies. TechPlace gives entrepreneurs a place to network, research and develop ideas, build prototypes, test products, assemble, grow, learn, and become successful manufacturing and technology companies.
Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) - Funding for innovative and entrepreneurial companies, with initial funding awarded in the following areas: 1) programs & events that support increased capital, market access, and/or talent access; or 2) that build upon Maine's innovative and entrepreneurial culture.
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs Top Gun Program - A 15 week educational experience and competition for entrepreneurs with the desire to grow. Winners will receive a cash prize, which in previous years has come in the form of a $25,000 check.
UMaine Advanced Manufacturing Center Product Development - Consult, conceptualize, and prototype your product with Maine's flagship university. Then, materialize your vision through their network of over 260 private manufacturers across New England.
Grants & Loans
SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance Program (TAP) - If you’re in need of high-risk, early stage technology financing, MTI’s TAP program offers funding and technical assistance to help you craft your winning proposal for SBIR/STTR funding.