The Portland-based Maine Center for Entrepreneurs on Thursday said it had selected 32 businesses across the state for the 2021 version of its Top Gun business accelerator program.
This year s group consists of businesses from Bangor, Portland, Lewiston and Waterville, representing a wide range of enterprises from food and foodie tours to health care and wellness.
Besides working with a mentor and getting insights into finance, business law, marketing and other aspects of business development from experts leading group learning exercises, each participant will have the chance to compete for a $25,000 cash prize.
The prize, funded by the Maine Technology Institute, will be awarded at a final statewide showcase pitch-off in May.