Innovate for Maine Fellows Program

Who is behind Innovate for Maine?

Innovate for Maine is administered by the University of Maine’s Foster Center for Innovation. Renee Kelly, vice president for innovation and economic development at UMaine, oversees Innovate for Maine. Emma Wilson is the program coordinator, and various members of the Foster Center team support Innovate for Maine programming. We work closely with other groups active in innovation and entrepreneurship in Maine, including FocusMaine, the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, and Live + Work in Maine.

The Innovate for Maine Fellowship Program proudly partners with Maine Career Catalyst (formerly FocusMaine Intern Experience) to offer an even more engaging experience for our fellows. Maine Career Catalyst provides professional development, social opportunities, and networking for college students working in summer internship programs throughout the state. This program is not limited to Innovate for Maine – in 2019, more than 800 students participated! From stand-up paddle boarding and eating lobster rolls along Maine’s coast to lunch and learn events that teach you professional development skills, these events held throughout the summer facilitate connections among interns and a deeper understanding of opportunities to launch a career in Maine.