{"id":284343,"date":"2025-04-30T16:28:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/?page_id=284343"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:08:17","slug":"umaine-showcase-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/umaine-showcase-days\/","title":{"rendered":"UMaine Showcase Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Teko;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_6bad27-de\">UMAINE SHOWCASE DAYS<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-284343_31c0b0-23{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-284343_31c0b0-23 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-284343_31c0b0-23 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-284343_31c0b0-23 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 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src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"People on a tour of UMaine&#039;s Process Development Center\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896.jpg\" data-id=\"284375\" class=\"wp-image-284375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896.jpg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/011823_AK_DSC01896-317x211.jpg 317w, 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kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:600px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A student at UMaine&#039;s Advanced Manufacturing Center works on a machine\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451.jpg\" data-id=\"284376\" class=\"wp-image-284376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/373\/2025\/04\/051623_AK_DSC01451-423x282.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_149937-1b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Teko;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_149937-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_149937-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_149937-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_149937-1b\">Unlock Business Growth at UMaine Showcase Days<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:12px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';text-transform:capitalize;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b5620f-ca\"><strong>Solve Your Business Challenges with UMaine Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:25px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_f388cc-64\">Are you looking for new ways to drive innovation, address your business challenges, and expand your network? UMaine Showcase Days are designed for business leaders like you who want to accelerate growth and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_264881-24\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:12px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';text-transform:capitalize;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_264881-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_264881-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_264881-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_264881-24\"><strong><strong>What\u2019s in it for Your Business?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:25px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_d754fc-cf\">Connect directly with UMaine experts, researchers, and industry partners to find collaboration opportunities tailored to your needs.<br><br>Explore UMaine\u2019s advanced facilities and see firsthand how our resources can help you innovate, address technology challenges, recruit top talent, and grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:12px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';text-transform:capitalize;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_94d2d1-f1\"><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:25px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_512ab7-c5\">Showcase Days happen approximately every six weeks, rotating through UMaine\u2019s research centers and select off-campus locations. Each event features targeted tours and curated networking, so you leave with actionable insights and valuable contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:12px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';text-transform:capitalize;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_a31e6c-9e\"><strong>Ready to move your business forward?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:25px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_14b6da-fe\">Join us at the next UMaine Showcase Day and discover how partnering with UMaine can help you solve problems, spark new ideas, and grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_864023-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_864023-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_864023-84\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 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Days?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:25px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading284343_b8f4fe-e1\"] 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