step 3: locate funding
www.foundationcenter.org
– Tool to identify funders by state, city, or zip code.
www.segfmaine.com
-The SEGF is a professionally-managed venture capital
fund that invests exclusively in Maine companies who demonstrate a
potential for high growth and public benefit.
AVCOG funding programs – AVCOG provides financing assistance for start-ups, expansions and modernizations throughout the tri-county area. In addition to direct loan programs, AVCOG also provides assistance to businesses in accessing other local and state sources of financing.
Coastal Enterprises Inc. Financing - CEI offers business financing and technical support for a wide range of small business.
Maine Technology Institute Funding - Maine Technology Institute works with entrepreneurs, innovators, established businesses and institutions conducting research and development (R&D) to help fund and grow their companies