{"id":23,"date":"2021-01-06T08:40:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T13:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovateformaine\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:53:42","slug":"faqs-for-host-companies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovateformaine\/home\/how-it-works\/faqs-for-host-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs for Host Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_a8913e-3b{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id23_a8913e-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_a8913e-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_a8913e-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id23_31aeef-86 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane23_7b16e3-e2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is my company eligible to host a fellow?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Selected companies are those that demonstrate an interest in innovation, a desire for scalable growth, and will provide fellows with a meaningful learning experience. This cohort of Innovate for Maine will be primarily funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/decd\/\">Maine Department of Economic and Community Development<\/a> to support the many Maine startups and small businesses. If your company meets the eligibility requirements below, services could be offered at no cost or 50% of the cost based on the eligibility requirements below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you&#8217;re a a non-profit, you can host an intern with us, but the project must have the student working with a Maine small business or start-up. Non-profits also do not qualify for our subsidies, so they must pay out of pocket. If you\u2019re not certain your company qualifies, we encourage you to reach out to us before completing the application \u2013 contact program manager, Emma Wilson (emma.wilson@maine.edu), with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane23_af20cd-67\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>When is the deadline to apply to host a fellow?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_24f248-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_24f248-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_24f248-52\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_24f248-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_24f248-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_24f248-52\"] 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-heading23_24f248-52 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_24f248-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_24f248-52\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_24f248-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_24f248-52\">The application deadline is February 1st, 2026. However, we encourage you to apply early! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane23_4055e5-46\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How does the company\/student matching process work?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3\"] 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-heading23_4dfddd-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4dfddd-b3\">Read all about the matching process <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovateformaine\/home\/how-it-works\/matching-process\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane23_eed91e-7d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>If I\u2019m accepted to host a fellow, do I get to choose which fellow works with me?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e\"] 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-heading23_3a03a4-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_3a03a4-4e\">One of the benefits of working with Innovate for Maine is that we handle most of the work involved in the hiring process, including recruitment and placement. Once the students have selected their top choice companies\/projects, we\u2019ll send you the list of students selected you. Then you get the opportunity to review their applications, rank your choices, and give us feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane23_8c6082-08\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>I know of a potential intern I would like to hire, but I want them to go through the Innovate for Maine program. Is that an option?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_6aed05-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_6aed05-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_6aed05-90\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_6aed05-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_6aed05-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_6aed05-90\"] 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-heading23_6aed05-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_6aed05-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_6aed05-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_6aed05-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_6aed05-90\">If you have an individual in mind for a placement with your company, please indicate that on your application. The student will still have to apply to Innovate for Maine so that we can ensure they meet our program standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane23_db84b9-3d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How does the hiring process work?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_2c4850-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_2c4850-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_2c4850-30\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_2c4850-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_2c4850-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_2c4850-30\"] 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-heading23_2c4850-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_2c4850-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_2c4850-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_2c4850-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_2c4850-30\">All Innovate for Maine Fellows are hired as employees of the 91爆料 and are paid directly by 91爆料. 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column23_18ffc1-b0{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_87cd74-58\"]{padding-right:10px;font-size:30px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_87cd74-58\"] 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-heading23_87cd74-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_87cd74-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_87cd74-58\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_87cd74-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_87cd74-58\">Fellowship Placement<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_b81b17-d3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_f191e8-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_f191e8-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_f191e8-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_f191e8-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_f191e8-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id23_0e2e79-4c kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane23_1fbf3b-89\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>In 2026, will the intern work on-site at my company or remotely?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a\"] 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-heading23_a52dc5-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a52dc5-8a\">That is based on your preference. You can choose to host an intern on-site at your company if you have an appropriate space for them to work or you can choose to have them work remotely for you at the 91爆料 or a 91爆料 partner location. All interns must work in-person somewhere.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane23_a31b7e-ae\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>When can the intern start work?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31\"] 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-heading23_dbee8e-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_dbee8e-31\">In 2026, we plan to run the Innovate for Maine boot camps in late May. Your fellow is eligible to begin work as soon as they complete their boot camp session. Most interns will begin work the week of May 25th or June 1st, depending on which boot camp session they attend. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane23_91da85-45\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How long does the student work?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d\"] 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-heading23_647ef9-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_647ef9-2d\">Student fellows can work full-time (a 400-hour placement), part-time (a 200-hour placement), or on a project basis (a 100-hour placement). When they finish working will depend on the type of placement and the fellow\u2019s schedule. Most fellows working a full-time schedule with 40-hour weeks will complete their internship during the first or second week of August. All internships must be completed by the end of the third week of August. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane23_3de153-97\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What kinds of projects can the students work on?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a\"] 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-heading23_bcaefe-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_bcaefe-3a\">Innovate for Maine Fellows have the ability to: conduct market research and customer interviews or surveys; generate ideas to solve problems and improve processes; write marketing messages and develop new channels to communicate with customers; run \u201cfail fast, fail cheap\u201d experiments to determine innovation feasibility; leverage technical skills to design and build prototypes. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovateformaine\/home\/example-projects\/\">Review our example projects for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane23_ceed9b-25\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How much does it cost to hire a fellow?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umaine.edu\/innovateformaine?utm_source=sendinblue&amp;utm_campaign=IFM%20Company%20Email%202023%203&amp;utm_medium=email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovate for Maine<\/a>&nbsp;is receiving funding through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/decd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Department of Economic and Community Development&nbsp;<\/a>to support the long-term growth of the many Maine startups and small businesses. Participating companies may be eligible for a subsidy for&nbsp;student assistance if they meet the following qualifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovative, for-profit, Maine company&nbsp;that offers&nbsp;meaningful projects and mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company with&nbsp;&lt;50 employees qualify to work with us&nbsp;<em>at <strong>no cost<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies with &gt;50 employees qualify to work with us at&nbsp;<em><strong>half the cost<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company doesn\u2019t qualify for <strong><em>no-cost assistance<\/em><\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summer Full-Time (up to 400 hours), $9000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Part-Time (up to 200 hours), $5,400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Project-Based (up to 100 hours), $2,700<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane23_d293f6-d2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are my responsibilities as an intern host?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08\"] 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-heading23_aa7b91-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_aa7b91-08\">Be prepared to work closely with the 91爆料 team to ensure the best experience for you and your fellow. All companies are required to participate in our onboarding webinar at the beginning of May, and if you&#8217;re within a reasonable driving distance of Portland, you&#8217;re expected to attend our IFM Kick-Off with all of the interns and companies in June. In addition to your direct interactions with the fellow, you\u2019ll also sign off on their weekly timesheet and check in with the fellow\u2019s 91爆料 supervisor on a monthly basis. If you\u2019re hosting an intern on-site at your company for the first time, a 91爆料 team member will need to conduct a site visit prior to the beginning of the placement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane23_55475e-7f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What if I have an issue with my intern\u2019s performance once they\u2019ve been hired?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a880c5-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a880c5-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a880c5-22\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a880c5-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a880c5-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a880c5-22\"] 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-heading23_a880c5-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a880c5-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a880c5-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23_a880c5-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a880c5-22\">Communicating early with our program if an issue arises is key to a successful outcome. 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