Dirigo Labs

Waterville startup accelerator rolls out enhanced prototyping and finance programs

In the past four years, Dirigo Labs has helped generate $14.6 million in sales and more than $21 million in capital raised by its alumni companies.

New Maine leaders take charge in 2025

Mainebiz recorded changes at law firms, banks, health care institutions, utilities and nonprofits.

Maine startup will offer a new twist on dinner parties

Susan Ruhlin, the former head of Dirigo Labs in Waterville, aims to bring people together for shared meals via a platform called JoynaTable.

Waterville business accelerator’s new program manager brings business, policy experience

Jeff Frank brings a diverse background in private-sector innovation, public policy and community development to his new role at Dirigo Labs.

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Colby College plans campus hub touted as ‘leap forward’ for innovation

The Levine's Discovery Headquarters is set to open in fall 2027 in a renovated building on the school's Waterville campus.

Startup that freeze-dries food on deck for Waterville incubator program

A freeze-drying startup, AI and software for disease management, social connection and real estate, and ready-to-drink decaf are part of the latest Dirigo Launch Incubator.

Innovation is a priority with Maine Technology Institute awards

More than $1.65 million was allotted for national security, the blue economy, support for startups and digital jobs.

Friday Food Insider: Maine gets matcha-fied with new ‘clean-energy’ drink

"Caffeine just got way cooler" is the tagline of Chuh, a new matcha latte brand with Maine roots being sold online and at select stores in the state.

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Startup mentor Susan Ruhlin leaving Dirigo Labs to pursue own business venture

The 2023 Mainebiz Woman to Watch honoree has led the Waterville startup accelerator for four years.

Thomaston maker of scallop-farm gear sweeps all categories in Dirigo Labs pitch contest

The Maine Scallop Pot is designed to be used around the rhythms of lobstermen, enabling fishermen to cultivate scallops without disrupting established routines.

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