Overview
The Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to lead a pre-Tuck Launch Ecosystem Deep Dive to Portland, Maine and surrounding areas to explore the local and regional entrepreneurship ecosystem, impact of innovation for the area and heritage industries, and connect with key constituents. This EDD will take place the week of July 28 for two or three days around midweek. The exact program dates are to be confirmed and will be announced later this spring.
The Innovation and Regional Impacts in Portland, Maine EDD will provide T’27s with the opportunity to connect with other incoming Tuck students and better understand the dynamics and current challenges that impact business leaders in southern Maine.
Dive deeper below and check out this Instagram Reel on the T’25 EDD from August 2023 or this Tuck360 blog on the EDD from April 2023.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Build a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship both in Portland and more broadly, and how regional industries impact innovation
- Be exposed to unique companies in a smaller water-front region
- Network with company founders, investors, and employees at early-stage companies to explore different models of innovation
- Learn directly from entrepreneurs
- Understand the role regional government can play in creating the right conditions for innovation and entrepreneurship
- Facilitate and contribute to discussions around solving complex and urgent problems through business
- Consider meaningful internship and job opportunities experienced in a smaller sized city
Possible themes and industries to be explored:
- Sustainable business practices
- Innovation and its relationship to community and regional impact
- Venture funding
- Aquaculture and its applicable technologies
Student expectations:
- If one applies to the EDD program, they are committing to the program, if selected
- Students are paired to be “on-point” for 1–2 company visits. Responsibilities include:
- Gathering data on the company to be briefed to the group before being on-site
- Preparing questions to ask during company visits
- Completing a “2-pager,” due three weeks after the EDD concludes, that articulates key findings, reflections, and takeaways during company visits
- Attending a pre-program meeting, date to be announced, via Zoom
Logistics:
- The Center for Entrepreneurship will cover lodging for the duration of the EDD
- Some meals are covered by the center (on-site company lunches and dinners), but breakfast is on your own
- Center-sponsored transportation will be provided
Costs
The application and program fee is $0, but this does not include additional or personal expenses such as breakfast or free-time activities. The anticipated cost, including incidentals described above, is less than $100.
Application Process
Application dates and deadlines to be announced in Spring 2025.
Questions?
Email the Center for Entrepreneurship.
