University of Maine System

The Maine University Center for Economic Development is a collaborative effort among University of Maine System campuses to provide technical assistance and applied research to advance the implementation of Maine’s 10-year economic development strategy and related plans. Over the five-year project period, the Center will work closely with stakeholders from across the state and guided by a newly formed advisory board to inform research and technical assistance priorities each period. Specific programs will focus on bolstering the state’s innovation ecosystem networks and supporting workforce transitions under technological change. Work products will be disseminated electronically through written research reports and materials, frequent presentations, and quarterly breakfast webinars. The project will support successful implementation and outcomes from the state strategies, while enhancing the competitiveness of Maine’s innovation economy and talent pool.