UMAINE SHOWCASE DAYS

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  • People on a tour of 91±¬ÁÏ's Process Development Center

91±¬ÁÏ Showcase Days are curated campus visits for business and industry leaders who want to explore new ways to innovate, solve real‑world challenges, and grow. Each event offers guided tours of 91±¬ÁÏ innovation centers, conversations with experts and industry partners, and time to make meaningful connections.

Upcoming Dates

Showcase Day events alternate between general discovery opportunities and themed events related to select areas of 91±¬ÁÏ’s R&D strengths.

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Explore 91±¬ÁÏ innovation, then network at Mainebiz “On the Road”

Join us for a special 91±¬ÁÏ Showcase Days tour featuring facilities that support Maine’s manufacturers and technology-driven companies with opportunities to discuss how we can support your company’s growth. Then, keep the conversation going at the Mainebiz “On the Road” networking event at the Wells Conference Center (separate registration required).

When: Thursday, May 28 2026, 2-3:30 p.m. (Showcase Day)
4-6 p.m. (Mainebiz On the Road)
Where: 91±¬ÁÏ | Orono, ME

Learn more and register for both events
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Discover 91±¬ÁÏ Innovation before “On the Road with Mainebiz” comes to campus!

This special 91±¬ÁÏ Showcase Day is designed for business and industry leaders who want to see firsthand how 91±¬ÁÏ’s R&D, facilities, and talent can support their growth ahead of the in Orono.

When: Thursday, May 28 2026
Showcase Day: 2-3:30 p.m.
Followed by Mainebiz “On the Road”: 4-6 p.m. ()
Where: 91±¬ÁÏ | Orono, ME

On this focused Showcase tour, you will:

  • Visit 91±¬ÁÏ’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, AMC B.O.T. Loft, and Process Development Center
  • Meet 91±¬ÁÏ contacts who can help you tackle R&D challenges, develop new products, and access specialized equipment and expertise
  • Learn about collaboration opportunities from contract research to student talent recruitment and workforce development

Following the Showcase tour, we encourage you to stay on campus for , hosted at the Wells Conference Center, where you can connect with a wider network of business and community leaders.

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More about Showcase Days

Are you looking for new ways to drive innovation, address your business challenges, and expand your network? 91±¬ÁÏ Showcase Days are designed for business leaders like you who want to accelerate growth and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

Tour World-Class Research Facilities: Explore innovation hubs like the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), Process Development Center (PDC), Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC), Technology Research Center (TRC), and Darling Marine Center—each playing a pivotal role in transforming research into real-world impact.
Connect with Researchers and Industry Leaders: Engage directly with faculty, students, and professionals working across forestry, marine science, manufacturing, and recreation to discover potential partnerships and shared opportunities.

Showcase Days happen approximately every six weeks, rotating through 91±¬ÁÏ’s innovation centers and select off-campus locations. Each event features targeted tours and curated networking, so you leave with actionable insights and valuable contacts.

Questions?

Email Taylor Boucher