Announcement: Offering Little to No Cost Intern Assistance for Companies through DECD

Innovate for Maine is receiving funding through the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to support the long-term growth of the many Maine startups and small businesses. Participating companies may be eligible for a subsidy for student assistance if they meet the following qualifications:

• Innovative, for-profit, Maine company that offers meaningful projects and mentorship
• Company with <50 employees qualify to work with us at no cost
• Companies with >50 employees qualify to work with us at half the cost

If your company doesn’t qualify for no-cost assistance, Innovate for Maine fees are as follows. Non-profits can qualify to work with us if they have an intern project involving a Maine small business or startup, but they are not eligible for our subsidies.

• Summer Full-Time (up to 400 hours), $9000
• Summer Part-Time (up to 200 hours), $5,400
• Summer Project-Based (up to 100 hours), $2,700

If you have further questions about whether your company qualifies, please email our team at uminnovation@maine.edu