every success story starts with a great idea

The Foster Student Innovation Center at the University of Maine gives students the knowledge, tools and inspiration to become innovators and entrepreneurs. The FSIC helps students evaluate their ideas and find the resources needed to be successful. The Center's programs and services include one-on-one advising and coaching, credit courses in innovation, fun and inspirational seminars, and offices and meeting space for student companies and projects.

Through our programs and events, we create an environment where your bright idea can turn in a real-life opportunity.

Upcoming Events

» Maine Summer Transportation Institute 2008
The University of Maine in Orono will host the Maine Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) 2008 for middle school students from August 4 – August 15, 2008 in the Foster Sudent Innovation Center.
Find out more here.

» Check back later this summer for our fall schedule!

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» Jason Bolton shares his product, Yo Bon Blueberry Bites, with Maine Governor John E. Baldacci during a recent visit to the state capital (below).
More information on Yo Bon and other FSIC companies can be found on our Current Profiles page.

» Thank you to everyone who participated in E-Week this year!
Please visit the E-Week page to view photos from the E-Resource Fair!

» Attention Graduate Students:
The Foster Student Innovation Center is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Graduate Students Association to offer a new award as part of the Graduate Students Research Expo.  The intent of this award is to recognize the research of graduate students at the University of Maine that shows promise in regards to developing a commercial product or service.  Winning participants will receive prize money accompanied by a support package provided by the FSIC that will include ongoing business development assistance from the FSIC staff, additional resources and space within the FSIC, if desired.
Application Information

» Congratulations to Justin Jamison and Brooks Einstein for taking first place in the Green Products Business Competition with their company, Local Food Solutions.
Find out more on our News page.

» New classes in Innovation Engineering for Fall 2009:
INV 280: Innovation Engineering I: The Beginning of an Idea
INV 292: Innovation Engineering III: Making Your Idea Real

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