Maine Sea Grant recently announced a competition to generate great ideas in support of Maine's working waterfront and coastal communities. Awards are available of up to $15,000.
Buoy Maine will focus on strengthening coastal/marine seafood and tourism related industries, highlighting the Maine Brand and experience, building resiliency, and helping Maine's coastal businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnerships are encouraged.
Any business or non-profit connected to the Maine seafood or tourism industries or the heritage of its fishing communities are eligible to apply.
The competition will consist of three phases:
Participants will pitch their ideas via the Buoy Maine Virtual Pitch Competition by September 14, 2020.
Applicants that advance to the Pitch at the Buoy Maine Pitch Competition in October will share their idea in a 5-minute pitch. A judges panel will evaluate pitches, and awardees will receive up to $15,000 to further develop their innovation over the next 6 months. Pitches that receive awards will be made public after the Pitch event.
At the Share at the Buoy Maine Finale, selected awardees will share the product or project at a virtual public celebration, including lessons learned, successes, challenges, and how their ideas may support others. The finale will also be a networking event with investors.
For more information, visit https://seagrant.umaine.edu/funding-opportunities/buoy-maine/
source: Maine Department of Marine Resources
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