Congratulations
to the 2026 Emerging Business Finalists
Knotless Gear
Toby Dewhurst
Portland, ME
Knotless Gear will commercialize a patent-pending whale-safe fishing technology that lobstermen prefer over existing alternatives.
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Kind Mind
Lee Sowles (Jessica Padilla)
Falmouth, ME
Kind Mind helps educators reduce challenging behavior and burnout by teaching adults and kids how to co-regulate, be kind, and feel ready to learn.
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Latis Materials
Aidan Salisbury (Will Salisbury)
Saco, ME
We are an advanced materials manufacturing company focused on commercializing carbon fiber made from trees.
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Savvyn
Catherine Del Vecchio Fitz
Cumberland, ME
Savvyn is Market Access intelligence software that automates what it takes to get healthcare innovations paid for and to patients.
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Tubender
Jaison Patel (Joshua Baum)
Portland, ME
Tubender builds portable, automatic conduit bending machines so electricians bend on-site 16x faster, closing the skilled-labor gap in construction.
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